Located approximately 5km west of Darke Peak on the Eyre Peninsula is this excellent mixed farming property presented to the market by way of Expressions of Interest either as a whole or in 2 contingent allotments.
Section 9 - 783 O'Connor Rd, Darke Peak:
1,333Ha (3,293.9ac) with approx. 1,204Ha (2,975.1ac) arable for cropping.
Section 47 - 1143 Hebberman Rd, Darke Peak:
1,100Ha (2,718.1ac) with approx. 922Ha (2,278.2ac) arable for cropping.
The total land area: 2,433 hectares (6,012.0 acres).
Arable for cropping: 2,126 hectares (5,253.3 acres)- approx.
Undulating rises and plains with calcareous soils.
Dune/swale systems with mainly acid to neutral predominantly sandy loam soils.
The property is well fenced into 24 main paddocks with cyclone and some plain wire with a mix of steel and wooden posts/supporting steel droppers. Generally speaking, the fencing across the property is considered in good to fair condition.
Each section has a SA Water meter that service the property with piping and troughs to all paddock. Complementing this is large rainwater catchment and storage off the shedding and houses for domestic use.
Improvements
783 O'Connor Road:
Implement Shed - 60' x 60'.
Hay Shed - 60' x 30'.
Super Shed - 60 tonne with roll top & doors.
Total of 4 garages.
Shearing Shed - 3 Stand including 2 x EVO plant.
Shearers Quarters - 1 main room, kitchen, shower and toilet. (needs work)
Sheep Yards - Good steel sheep yards attached to shearing shed.
Includes drafting gates and loading ramp.
5 old grain silos.
1143 Hebberman Road:
Workshop Shed / Crutching Shed - 60' x 30' with service pit.
Steel sheep yards, drafting gates and loading ramp.
Machinery Shed - 60' x 30'.
Super Shed - 60 tonne with roll top.
Silo - 60 tonne, flat bottom.
Housing
783 O'Connor Road: (Section 9)
Recently built (2017) 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home with separate office or 5th bedroom. There are built in and walk through robes, stylish ensuite and the home includes ducted reverse cycle air conditioning throughout.
The large open plan living area offers beautiful views of Darke Peak and has a well equipped modern kitchen with built in cupboards, walk in pantry, stunning mirror splash-back, dishwasher and electric wall oven.
The main living area flows onto the outdoor undercover entertaining area with great views. There is undercover car parking, a 5.6kw solar system and the house is on both rainwater and mains water.
Second House
A second 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom dark brick veneer home with small office is located south of the main home. There are built robes in all bedrooms, separate lounge, dining area and large kitchen.
The home is built in a U' shape that has a central enclosed patio entertainment area. This is a great second home ideal for a teenage retreat or a functional home for a workman with family.
A full length veranda covers the rear side of the home with both rainwater and mains water connected.
1143 Hebberman Road: (Section 47)
There is an old home that has not been lived in since 2017 and looking for some improvements. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and living areas. The kitchen was updated in 2003 and bathroom updated in 2001.
The average annual rainfall in this area is 325mm-350mm with approximately 70-80% falling between April to October.
This is a great mixed farming package of scale for the astute purchaser to move into a solid farming community or add to existing holdings in the district.
