5,957 Merino Sheep and approx. 500 Poll Hereford Cattle
The Station is located 90km northeast of Hawker and boasts a myriad of station features. The improvements throughout are exceptionally well presented. Mains power is a significant benefit and the water supply throughout the station is bountiful. Extensive supplies and high quality water is a real feature. Historically the station has run both sheep and cattle and has had a conservative regime of stocking presenting intended purchasers with a property of exceptional qualities.
This versatile station holding is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a history of excellent management and secure waters with quality and quantity. The Artipena permanent water hole is a feature oasis rarely found in arid zones and an absolute must see feature of Martins Well Station.
Martins Well is open plains dominated by low Blue Bush, Cotton Bush, Black Bush and leading out to Mitchell Grass Plains. There are small sections of low rocky hills but offers two main drainage systems running through and on the station.
The Wilpena Creek runs west east and flows out to the alluvial plains with additional Red Gum water courses. The other main section is low undulating plains with Acacia, Prickly Wattle, Bladder Salt Bush, Blue Bush and sections of Mulga.
The versatility of these land systems make Martins Well ideally suited to both sheep and cattle. The abundance of water at most points of the station adds a security level to stock requirements. Two main roads, one traversing east west through the property, and the other traversing north south, as well as two pipeline access roads makes management access a great advantage.
The Station has an abundance of underground water with 16 bores, 2 wells & 2 permanent springs and 5 pipelines.
The improvements are dominated by the 5 BR stone & brick home with all modern appointment, substantial kitchen and renovated bathroom. The flowing homestead bore enables the home to be set in an elevated lush lawned setting. The historic stone shearing quarters and additional quarters are in excellent order and well presented, along with the 2BR cottage and additional outbuildings and hanger. The 7 stand shearing shed and 5 major sets of sheep yards make stock management that much easier. The quality cattle yards are also an outstanding feature.
Martins Well has had a conservative stock management history. The sale includes 5,957 Merino sheep and approx. 500 head of Poll Hereford cattle. The pastoral board maximum stock rating is 12,900 sheep equivalent. Included in the sale is the nominated station plant.
Martins Well is an outstanding station on offer with an abundance of water, excellent improvements and historic quality management strategy together with the quality livestock.
All inspections strictly by appointment
Auction to be held Thursday 15th June, 2.00pm
at The Standpipe, Port Augusta
Terms: 10% Deposit, Settlement 1st August 2017. Subject to Ministerial Consent.
Property ID: #LPA2324
