Mountain Hut was originally granted to James Edgar in 1904 and has remained in the same family for five generations.
By and large, the majority of the country is undulating, rising to mountain range on the western boundary; it is mostly open forest country of Iron Bark, Blood Wood and small patches of Gum Top Box. Grasses consist of Indian Couch and Natives, including Black Spear. In 2017, approximately 1000 acres was pulled and raked. A further 260 acres (approx.) was cutter barred and planted with Silk, Buffel and Rhodes grass in 2021.
It consists of five paddocks, two holding paddocks and a laneway to cattle yards from some of the paddocks to simplify mustering. The timber cattle yards are well built and in good order.
There are 5 dams in total. Six tanks are connected with poly pipe to two dams, one equipped with diesel pump and one with a solar pump. Additionally there is a bore and well, both equipped with solar. For the past 8 years the annual Rainfall has averaged 596mm.
Mountain Hut has always been used as the main breeding block for Craigilee. The property will run approximately 600 Breeders and Progeny (through to weaners). Additional country has been acquired next to the home block which will allow for the Breeder Herd to be relocated, it is for this reason that the property is being offered for sale.
Location
Mountain Hut is located in the Glenroy District
approximately 80kms from Rockhampton
Area & Tenure (*Approx.)
3508ha*(8668ac*)
Lot 5 - PN28 - Title: 50984022
Country
By and large, the majority of the country is undulating, rising to mountain range on the western boundary; it is mostly open forest country of Iron Bark, Blood Wood and small patches of Gum Top Box. Grasses consist of Indian Couch and Natives, including Black Spear. In 2017, approximately 1000 acres was pulled and raked. A further 260 acres (approx.) was cutter barred and planted with Silk, Buffel and Rhodes grass in 2021. The property is currently carrying a good body of feed and ready to be stocked immediately upon settlement of the sale.
Rainfall
Annual average rainfall of approximately 596mm or
23.5 inches over the previous 8 years.
Water
There are 5 dams in total. Six tanks are connected with poly pipe to two dams, one equipped with diesel pump and one with a solar pump.
Additionally there is a bore and well, both equipped with solar. There is a small section of the boundary that fronts the Fitzroy River.
Livestock
Owner nominates a carrying capacity of approximately 600 Breeders and progeny (through to Weaners).
The property is being sold bare of stock.
Fencing
It consists of five paddocks, two holding paddocks and a laneway to cattle yards from some of the paddocks.
The majority of the fencing is in decent order.
Much of the internal fencing is timber and 3 barb, with the laneway and holding paddocks, timber and 4 barb.
The mountain range on the Western side serves as natural boundary.
Infrastructure
The timber cattle yards were constructed in 1986 and are in good order. Branding cradle, vet crush, bugle type set up, into a pound with Crows Nest. There is also a small shed near the yards that could be used for vehicles or general storage eg. Hay or chemicals.
Road and Access
Well-formed and council maintained gravel road to boundary. B Double access.
Markets
Closest Major Selling Centre - CQLX Gracemere Saleyards - 90km*
Within 100km* of 2 major meatwork facilities
Services
80km* to Rockhampton City, which has all major services
60km* to Marlborough, which has a primary school, convenience store,
hotel & 2 service stations
Auction Thursday 18 August 10am
Rockhampton Leagues Club
Netty Wendt
0421 488 579
Ray White Rural Gracemere
