Nutrien Harcourts Mildura are pleased to present to the market 'Gum Park' Station, an exclusive opportunity to purchase a renowned and respected NSW western division pastoral breeding and grazing property asset which has been held by the one family since 1914.
Comprising 27,098*ha (66,960*ac.) 'Gum Park' is strategically located, being 108 kms. north-west of the major regional city of Broken Hill.
Topography includes a balanced mix of vast open bush country with gentle rises. Two major creeks, the Willowurrawa and Morphetts travel through the property, being further fed from numerous other tributaries which all contribute to a significant amount of flood out country and as reliable catchments for several earth dams.
Variety of native grasses and clovers in season include Mitchell Grass, Never Fail, Wire Grass, Button Grass, Cotton Bush, Bluebush, Pink Saltbush, Copper Burr, Spinach, and Marshmallow.
Lightly timbered with young and established Mulga and Black Oak.
A perfectly balance pastoral property being ideally suited to both sheep and cattle for breeding and grazing. Estimated to carry 4,500*breeding ewes or cattle equivalent in season with an average annual rainfall of 210*mm.
Improvements include the 4-bedroom homestead; demountable Atco one-bedroom governess self-contained unit; shearers quarters to accommodate 12; four stand shearing shed; renovated school room; 20*m x 6*m' x 5.4*m high Cyclone steel frame machinery shed/workshop shed with a 20*m x 4*m steel lean-to, 15*m x 9*m x 4.2*m high cyclone steel frame iron-clad machinery shed with earth floor and lock up sliding doors.
Water infrastructure is a feature of 'Gum Park' with creeks and flood out to further compliment the 2 bores, a permanent well, 7 earth dams, 14 poly or cement lined squatters' tanks and 21 troughs. Recent work on some earth dams allows for increased long-term storage points.
Subdivided into 9 main paddocks and 3 holding paddocks. The western boundary adjoins the NSW/SA dog fence whilst the remainder of 'Gum Park' internal and boundary fencing is generally in good stock proof condition, mostly all steel and comprising plain wire with two barbs and some cyclone fence.
Livestock handling yards comprise three sheep and one cattle yard.
Services include mains power, weekly mail delivery, school of the air, Mobile phone at homestead and on elevated sections; Broken Hill regional city provides primary and secondary schooling, medical, shopping, recreational and sporting facilities, airport with regular flights to Adelaide, Sydney.
'Gum Park' station has been owned and operated by the Herring family for 110 years. Representing a generational opportunity to secure a renowned pastoral breeding and grazing property asset, in the tightly held Broken Hill district, ideally positioned with scale, versatility, improved water and fencing infrastructure. Suits as an entry level for agricultural investment or expansion for existing landholders.
Information Memorandum is available upon request.
Inspections exclusively with Michael Fernandez, phone 0429 165 077 to arrange.
For sale by Expression of Interest closing at 11.00am (AEDT) Wednesday 10th January 2024 (INSP).
(*Approximate)
Property ID: #L25678522
