LOCATION
Prime Southern Riverina NSW location. 4kms to Humula, 25kms to Tarcutta (Hume Freeway), 75kms to Wagga Wagga
ADDRESS
“Murraguldrie Station” Humula-Tarcutta Road, Humula NSW 2652
RAINFALL
36” Rainfall (900mm)
AREA
2814 Acres—1139.22ha
ROAD ACCESS
Access from Humula-Tarcutta Road. Murraguldrie Road throughout.
SHIRE
Shire of Wagga Wagga
TOPOGRAPHY & SOILS
“Murraguldrie Station” divides itself into two distinct categories by location. Some 1500 acres is situated west of the Humula-Tarcutta Road (Murraguldrie Home) and a further 1300 acres (approx) on the eastern side of this main road.
Each section of the of the property again divides in soil types with the “home” area (west) comprising some 1000 acres of prime creek flats and undulating loam soils and approx. 500 acres of stronger undulation low hill country with shale type soils. Remnant timber is scattered over the whole of this country with larger areas of improved perennial pastures. Recognised native pasture species are established on the hill grazing country.
Murraguldrie East (1300 acres approx) again divides into soil categories with some 1000 acres of creek flats and loam type soils and 300 acres of unimproved lightly timbered low hill grazing (shale). The loam soils of this section comprise large areas of perennial pastures (phalaris, etc) and recognised natural pasture species.
“Murraguldrie Station” includes 2000 acres (800ha) of prime highly productive country, areas of excellent hill grazing country (200ha) and some 120ha of natural country. This area of 120ha is currently under an Environmental Management Arrangement with the vendors which returns some $17,000 per annum. Details of this arrangement will be included in the sale contract.
TIMBER
Scattered stands of established trees throughout the property. Red, Yellow box predominantly. Some grey box. Large gums.
FENCING & PADDOCKS
“Murraguldrie Station” is divided into some forty (40) paddocks principally through the cell grazing infrastructure. Boundary fencing is in the main solid and in good repair. There are small lines in need of replacement.
CLIMATE
The area is a temperate climate with average temperatures of 20 – 21 degrees at Wagga Wagga. The area is regarded as one of the most climatically stable in Southern NSW.
WATER
Water is an absolute feature of the property with three (3) individual sources:
(a) Double frontages to both the Umbango and Murraguldrie Creeks.
(b) Fully operational reticulated troughing system over a large portion of the property supporting the extensive cell grazing system.
(c) Well located surface dams in appropriate locations.
(Rainwater catchment to homes).
“MURRAGULDRIE STATION” HOME
Older style concrete masonry home with galvanised iron roof. Comprising four (4) bedrooms, large country style timber kitchen. Open plan living. Comfortable home in low maintenance garden and surrounds.
“MURRAGULDRIE STATION” COTTAGE
Refurbished weatherboard cottage. Comprising two (2) bedrooms. Separate lounge. Country style kitchen plus rear lounge or third bedroom. Modern bathroom. Neat accommodation separate from the “home” area.
WORKING IMPROVEMENTS
Older style but working condition.
• Wool shed
• Machinery Shed
• 3 Bay Hayshed
• Excellent, well planned modern steel cattle yards.
PROPERTY UTILISATION
“Murraguldrie Station” has been over many years regarded as both a cattle breeding and sheep breeding property with emphasis being placed equally from time to time on either cattle breeding and fattening or prime lambs and wool growing.
In recent years emphasis has been clearing on cattle breeding with both an Angus commercial herd and the highly regarded Murraguldrie Angus Stud. With only a small number of breeding ewes retained.
The cell grazing enterprise has been used extensively which in turn has allowed all progeny both steers and heifers to be run on to feedlot specifications.
“Murraguldrie Station” has a proven stocking rate of 500 cows and calves with the ability to value add all progeny.
Memorandum of Information is available on request. Inspection by appointment with the agent.
