Only 26km South of Dubbo via sealed roads, 'Cockleshell Corner' enjoys 3km of frontage to the Paddys Creek. The property has 260 acres* of rich alluvial creek flats rising up to red basalt country. The gently undulating property is well fenced into 19 paddocks. 'Cockleshell Corner' is extremely well watered by 5 bores, 2 equipped, feeding to a reticulated trough system. The property has an unequipped well with 154meg licence from which the current owners have not irrigated, tested at 4,840 litres per hour.
Operating improvements are sound and include steel cattle yards with crush and ramp, steel sheep yards that are adjacent to the 2 stand shearing shed (single equipped). The shed with workshop (15.3m x 7.7m) compliments a machinery shed (11.6m x 10m). The hay shed
(9m x 18.5m) is of steel construction with 5 bays offering access from two sides.
The property is regularly stocked with 1,000 1st cross ewes and progeny. 50 cows and progeny are also run and rarely do we see a property that is so well watered for both stock and domestic. The versatility of the property allows it to be equally suited to fat lamb and beef production or a breeding operation. It is 85% arable, with 50 acres of oats and 85 acres of grazing wheat been sown on the back of 100mm of rain the property has enjoyed in February/March 2019. Improved pasture of Lucerne and Clover, 320 acres has been sown over the past 6 years, is also a standout when viewing the property. Fencing is sound and stock proof with the addition of new gateways which have recently been renewed. The property benefits from a give and take arrangement of the Paddys Creek.
A two bedroom homestead with sleepout creates a comfortable and charming residence. The homestead has an Eastern aspect, taking advantage of the morning sun, 2 split system air conditioners service the home. The gardens are established and lush and the lawns are well maintained. The modern two bedroom cottage has been renovated in recent years and is equally suited to be leased as a second income or residence of an older sibling. The cottage is bolstered by a 6.4m x 13.4m 2 bay shed with one of the bays offering a lockable sliding door with a concrete floor.
Only a short distance off the Obley Road, the homestead is set nearby the Paddys Creek providing privacy in a peaceful environment. The picturesque valley setting 'Cockleshell Corner' offers with its high performance make it ready for a new owner to take advantage of what this property can achieve. (*approx.)
