'The Wilgas' comprising 'The Wilgas' and 'Mercadool' is a very well located property some 11km East of Trundle and 43km West of Parkes with sealed road access and excellent proximity to the Forbes and Dubbo livestock selling complexes.
Dissected by the Gunningbland Creek and a tributary, the property is soft open mixed farming and grazing country being 96.2% arable.
There are a number of soil types on the property ranging from heavy chocolate to productive red loams with some lighter areas. Timber comprises Grey Box, Yellow Box, Kurrajong, Rosewood, Belah, Wilga and Pine.
'The Wilgas' is very impressive to inspect being operated under the current management as a cattle breeding and fattening property, traditionally a sheep and wheat area.
The owners normally run 800 cows and their progeny including replacement heifers.
In their operation, the owners produce hay to assist in running the cattle all year round with currently some 2000 bales on hand and an annual program baling 1500 6' round bales. They have over 500 acres of established lucerne and also 1000 acres medic and subclovers along the creek areas. They also grow dual purpose wheat and sorghum in both winter and summer cropping programs. Cereal crops are also grown for hay production.
Water is an outstanding feature of 'The Wilgas' with excellent runoff due to neighbouring topography as well as the Gunningbland Creek. One dam, 'Pelican Hole Dam' is approximately 30 megalitres in size. All up there are 29 dams with extensive earthworks undertaken by the owners to maximise catchment and storage. There is an equipped bore located at the 'Mercadool' woolshed ('Mercadool' adjoins 'The Wilgas' and was purchased by the current owners in 2004). Supplying stock water via tanks and 3 troughs to the country up to 3.5km away.
'The Wilgas' has a very good standard of infrastructure. Overall the fencing is very good. The steel cattle yards with crush and loading race has 1200 head capacity with 4 water troughs. These yards are set up for yard weaning. There are also 2 shearing sheds, a set of steel sheep yards and multiple machinery and storage sheds as well as 8 cone bottom silos and 4 flat bottom silos, plus 200 tonne grain shed. Giving approximately 900 tonnes of grain storage.
The homestead at 'The Wilgas' is a very comfortable 4 bedroom home with study. It is set in manicured gardens, has a large outdoor entertaining area and even guest accommodation in a 2 room Acco portable building.
The local school bus services the property for children attending schools in Trundle and Parkes.
'The Wilgas' is the complete package with an excellent central location and access, soft open country with productive soil types. Water is a standout feature plus very good infrastructure.
The time is right- the owners are relocating, the property is for genuine sale.
We invite your private inspection with the exclusive selling agents Brian McAneney and Frank Power.
