Wilga Valley has high rainfall, fantastic soils, excellent improvements, scope for further development and above all, is very productive. If that isn't enough, it is incredibly scenic, with views of the Nandewar Ranges and the Western Plains second to none.
Situated approx 45kms northeast of Narrabri via Killarney Gap Rd and approx 30km east of Edgeroi via Couradda Rd.
Area
1,362.43ha (3,366.56ac) freehold.
Rainfall
750mm (30in) annual average
Country
Gently sloping then rising up to steep escarpments, being the Nandewar Ranges. Soils are predominantly black and red basalt although one small area is used as a quarry for private road use. Timber is mainly Box, Kurrajong, Wilga and Ironbark. The cropping area currently is 500 acres sown to Lancer Wheat with this area developed with rollover banks. Grazing area at present having a good coverage of medics with some of the steeper areas being Buffel grass.
Water
The water infrastructure is a feature of the property.
There are 3 bores, a 5,000 gal concrete tank and a 6,000 gal poly tank and 10 concrete troughs. In the house/shed area is a 20,000 gal Rhino tank, 2,000 gal poly tank and a 3,000 gal poly tank.
Fencing
All the fencing is in excellent condition. Wilga Valley is divided into 7 paddocks with the fencing being electric plain wires, steel pickets and end assemblies.
Improvements
Homestead
Wilga Valley homestead is a very tidy 3 bedroom weatherboard home with an open plan kitchen/dining/loungeroom. The house has a newly renovated bathroom, 2 split system air conditioners and an outdoor entertaining area. An adjoining carport is beside the house with well maintained lawns and an excellent aspect. A second house site is available with mains power, water and a septic system.
Machinery Sheds
- A 4-bay, 32m x 12m steel shed with single phase power and LED floodlights. One bay being the workshop has a heavy duty concrete floor allowing dozer access.
- A 2-bay 18m x 12m steel shed with no power.
Grain & Fodder Storage
- 2 x 73t Sherwell silos with aerators and 240v power
- A 5,000 gal molasses tank with a molasses pump and overhead fill.
Cattle Yards
Steel M&M yards with a RPM crush, separate weigh box, heavy duty loading ramp and a Thompson calf cradle. These yards can work 300 breeders and are complemented by a feedlot pen. The yards are well placed for easy trucking and yarding of cattle.
Services
- Primary and secondary schools at Narrabri with a 6km drive to the bus stop.
- Mail delivery 3 times per week.
- Mains power
- Next Gen phone system as well as mobile phone service
- Saleyards, airport and train station at Narrabri
