The Firbank/Cooee aggregation of 1,323 acres is situated 6 kms North East of Wongarbon, 11 kms North of Geurie and only 26 kms from Dubbo. These two properties are undulating in nature with heavy basalt to loam soils. 1,060 acres are considered arable with 550 acres being heavy chocolate basalt country. In general all the fencing is in good order, being mainly hinge joint construction in the 25 paddocks, which include lane ways. Shade timber of Grey Box, Pine and some Kurrajong. Plantings of Eucalyptus tree lines have been established on boundaries and subdivision fences providing shade and protection. The properties are extensively contoured enabling catchment to the 26 dams. Stock water is also supplied from a solar power bore with a 26,000 gallon storage supplying troughs in every paddock.
Pastures include clover, rye grass and native grasses.
Improvements include a 40 square brick, quality built home with excellent floor plan and space for a large family plus guests which is only 18 years old. This home commands views over the property and surrounding countryside. The open plan kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher and electric appliances adjoining a large meals and family room area with tile floors. A separate formal lounge and dining room are nearby. The home has two evaporative air conditioners and zoned under floor heating. The master bedroom has an ensuite, built ins and walk in robe. The other three bedrooms have built ins. The large study/office could be used as a fifth or guest bedroom. The main bathroom is three way with a large shower and bath. A large laundry and double garage with remote roller door complete this very comfortable family home. The home has just been painted through out and has new carpet floor coverings. Outside the verandah and back paved area allow peaceful experience of the established garden and views beyond. Solar roof panels, two hot water services and 2 x 10,000 gallon rain water tanks are also included.
Further working improvements include a steel framed 3 bay shed with concrete floor and power, timber framed single stand wool shed, unequipped crutching shed with steel sheep yards, steel framed grain/storage shed 10m x 6m, steel framed garage/storage shed, 3 x older silos, steel framed hay shed 20m x 9m and steel cattle yards with crush and loading ramp.
"Firbank" and "Cooee" are attractive properties close to Dubbo that provide a quality homestead and very good grazing and farming options.
These properties will be offered together at Auction on 20th June 2018 at the Western Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo at 11am. Inspections by appointment.
Peter Dwyer 0418 266523 - Mark Allan 0419 777500
Some photos from previous seasons.
