Gunna Gumpy has exploded with excellent rain since Christmas. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a property in the renowned Bingara/Delungra farming area. The earthworks, soil types and water infrastructure are top class and to top it off the structural improvements which include the house, silos, and sheds are less than 10 years old. Self-sufficiency with power and water are catered for to reduce overheads and all the improvements are high quality.
Situation:
22km to Bingara and 22km to Delungra, 55km south west of Inverell.
Area:
1,400ha (3,458ac) plus 46ha (113ac) Permissive occupancy
Rates:
Gwydir Shire Council $6,358.00 pa
NWLLS $1,012.60 pa
Permissive occupancy $ 787.00 pa
Country:
Ranges from gently undulating to some steeper outcrops. The majority of the cleared country has been contoured. Soils are predominantly self-mulching black and chocolate basalt with the balance lighter trap rock. The timber is mostly Apple and White Box with some Kurrajong. Arable area approx. 600ha.
Quarry:
DA approved 7,000m3 pa permit.
Water:
The water infrastructure is a feature of the property. There is one main bore equipped with a submersible pump and powered by a 1,200 watt (2 tracking panels) solar-powered system which supplies 3 groups of tanks. These being 4 x 22,000L, 4x22,000L and 1 x 88,000L. These tanks supply water to 32 heavy-duty concrete troughs. The tanks are also linked into a spring-fed dam with a mono pump station as a backup. Two creeks pass through the property with various springs as well as 12 dams. Rainwater is stored by 6 x 22,000L poly tanks off the main shed which supply a 1,000l gal overhead tank providing water pressure to the house.
Rainfall:
700mm (28in) annual average
Fencing:
Approx 8kms of new internal & boundary fencing has recently been installed. Some hingejoint and rabbit netting on the boundary.
Improvements:
Homestead: The house is brick veneer comprising 3 bedrooms with the master having an ensuite and walk-in robe. The remaining bedrooms all have built-ins. Formal lounge room can be converted into a 4th bedroom; a large open plan kitchen/lounge room which includes a walk-in pantry and wood heater adjoined to the gauzed outdoor living area. An office, second bathroom, and laundry complete the house with polished timber floors and carpet throughout. A double carport is on the western end of the house. The house is surrounded by gardens and has panoramic views of the Myall Creek Valley.
Machinery Shed:
30m x 12m shed which comprises 2 lock-up garages, power shed, 3 machinery bays, tack room, feed room as well as provision for 3 stables. This shed has 6 x 5,000 gal tanks along one side.
Grain & Fodder Storage:
3 cone base silos - (2 x 75 tonne & 1 x 14 tonne), 30 x 12m hayshed.
Power Supply: Standalone 3.25kw/240 volt solar system with a battery bank.
Cattle Yards:
1 large set of cattle yards centrally located including a new crush, cradle, 400 head capacity with B-Double access.
Pasture Development:
Extensive improved pasture development has been undertaken with the introduction of Bambatsi, Purple Pigeon and Digit Grass as well as Snail Medic (approx. 310ha). Queensland Blue Grass is the predominant native pasture.
Carrying Capacity:
Estimated at 350 cows and followers.
Services:
Primary school at Delungra. Primary and secondary schools at Bingara and Inverell with a school bus at the front gate. Mail 3 times per week. Air services from Armidale and Moree to Sydney. Main service and selling centre at Inverell as well as an export abattoir. The property is powered by a standalone 3.25kw, 240 volt solar system which supplies the house and shed which is complemented by a battery bank with a 25 year life expectancy.
