"Montrose" is a larger scale breeder block in a coastal rainfall area that comprises a total area of 12,989.93 Hectares (32,098.82 acres) on four titles with 8,259.93ha (20,410 acres) Freehold and 4,730ha (11,687 acres) Leasehold.
Cattle included in sale: 806 cows and calves, 210 heifers (180 No.2 & 30 No.3), 148 weaners and 49 bulls.
The property is located 42km* north of Marlborough, 147km* north of Rockhampton and 188km* south of Mackay. "Montrose" benefits from direct access to the Bruce Highway and within reasonable proximity to two regional cities providing a vast array of business professionals, health and education options including university and multiple shopping centres. In relation to cattle markets there are three export abbatoirs and sale yards located at Gracemere (159km* south) and Sarina (140km* north).
The property comprises developed open flats running up into undulating hills on the western boundary. Established improved pastures include Bisset, Panic, spear grass, Verano, seca, Wyn Cassio stylos and areas of legumes supported by soft mature native pastures. Subdivided into 10 main paddocks, 3 smaller house paddocks and 4 holding paddocks. The cattle yards comprise of 130 panels of older timber rail and wood posts as well as steel rail and posts, featuring steel double deck loading ramp and calf cradle as well as a covered branding area and vet crush.
Water is provided by 5 dams, 8 bores and natural creek provisions with permanent holes. 6 being solar pumps capable of watering 1,000 head/ day, 2 unequipped and a backup petrol Honda at the House Dam.
The 4-bedroom homestead has air-conditioned living areas, dining room and kitchen, with two toilets, one bathroom and a laundry. There is also a Cottage with two bedrooms and one bathroom, ideal for guests or governess, and an airconditioned workers quarters with one bedroom, kitchen and bathroom including an attached carport.
Sheds on the property include:
- Four-bay steel hay shed.
- Steel workshop with concrete flooring.
- Two large Machinery sheds.
- Two small sheds used for storage of trailers and motorbikes.
- One shed at the milking yards.
Auction postponed new date to be advised
Contact:
Richard Brosnan - Ray White Rural Rockhampton 0400 361 114
