Expression of Interest
Closing Date: Thursday 8th June 2017 4pm
*Approx. 80.3ha (198.42 acres) 3 titles freehold
*Above average producing property - approx. 10,500 tonnes. 100% under cane
*Crop included in the sale
*4 underground bores & 1 open water recycle pit pump
*Machinery & equipment included in sale.
*3 machinery sheds
*3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, brick veneer home with pool/spa and established gardens.
This property sits very close to the Jarvisfield School, 1 hour south of Townsville, and 5 mins to Ayr.
The Burdekin has long been regarded as one of the most productive agricultural districts in Australia. In recent years harsh climatic conditions and water shortages in other parts of the country have further highlighted the region's strengths. Even in the face of Australia's worst drought in living memory, the mighty Burdekin remain resilient and prosperous, the reason of this can be summed up in one word water!!!
That water supply includes a huge underground aquifer, the vast Burdekin and delta watercourses and the mighty Burdekin Falls Dam, which holds four times more water than the Sydney Harbour. The Burdekin's abundant, all year round supply of good-quality water as the regions number one asset. The districts rich supply of irrigation water combines with about 300 days of sunshine a year and fertile, well-drained soils, to make the Burdekin the most productive sugar cane growing area in Australia. About 80,000 ha of land in the Burdekin is dedicated to sugar cane. Burdekin farmers produce an average of 120 tonnes of cane per hectare - well above the national average of 80 tonnes per hectare, however in the past 3 years this property has averaged between 130 - 135 tonnes per hectare year in year out, due to its excellent fertile quality river loam soils.
The property is currently growing sugar cane and is a one man operation, with great infrastructure. It is an above average producer and has an abundance of water. This property has potential to grow a variety of crops such as sweet corn, maize, sorghum, lucerne, beans, melons, capsicum and cotton any crop you desire. The sheer volume of water availability and the flexibility of this property create an outstanding investment opportunity.
Inspections are highly recommended as the vendor wants to retire.
Area: Approximately 80.2Ha (198.18 acres) 3 titles freehold.
Cultivation Area: Approximately 73.16Ha (180.78 acres)
Rainfall: Average rainfall approximately 35 to 40 inches
Home: This beautiful, solid brick home has been tastefully renovated in neutral tones with a modern style. The home has three large bedrooms with walk-in robes and the main has a shower ensuite. There are two living zones; an enclosed formal lounge/dining room and the open plan kitchen/dining area. The kitchen features a walk-in pantry, imported Brazilian granite benches, soft - close cupboards and large breakfast bar. The side patio opens out from the kitchen/dining area and has been positioned to capture the beautiful breezes. The pool area is perfect for entertaining including a separate pergola area for barbecuing with power and lighting. The pool area has direct access to the family bathroom and laundry room. There is also a 2 bay garage accessed through the office and storeroom. This property is fully fenced with established gardens. It is fully air-conditioned through ducting and split systems, it has Black butt timber and carpeted flooring and a vacuum port. This home is 8 mins from the town of Ayr and has no close neighbours. Inspect this beautifully finished home today.
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car
Shed: The property has 3 machinery sheds.
- 12 x 18 m open shed with 3 sides enclosed with concrete floor and 3 phase power
- 12 x 18 m tractor shed
- 3 bay equipment shed.
Water: This property comes with 1 x open water recycle pit pump and 4 underground bores.
- 1 x 6" electric open water recycle pit pump with variable speed
- Spray tank with boom
- 2 row arch bar scarifiers
- Single row planter
- Water firefighting tank
Pipeline: The property has 12" underground poly pipelines with risers throughout and approximately 200 metres of 12" concreate pipes
Tractors:
- New Holland T6070 4x4 cab tractor
- John Deere 3350 4x4 cab tractor
- John Deere 2140 2 wheel drive
Implements & Machinery:
- 2 row trash incorporator with crumble rollers
- 10 x ¼" spring tyne arch bar cultivator with crumble rollers
- 2 row s-tyne cultivator with crumble rollers
- HBM fertiliser box with 6 x 1¼" spring tynes
- Silvan spray boom with droppers 600L
- 3 row strawberry harrows
- 90" Howard Rotary hoe
- 70" Howard Rotary hoe
- 1H 24 plate offset disc harrows with drag roller
- 5 tyne delta ripper
- 2 row fertilizer applicator 6x¼" tynes 3pt linkage
- 2 row trash incorporator with crumble rollers
- 2 row hill up boards
- 2 row hill up boards
- 3 row weeder rake
- S-tyne scarifies
- Plastic roll up machine with carrier
- Bag lifter on wheels
- Trash rake
- 6ft slasher
- 5ft back blade
- Single row cutaway
- 7x¼" spring tyne bar
- 5 row bed maker
- Lifting boom 3 point linkage
- 2 row marker bar
- 2 row x 2 tyne centre busting ripper
- 2 row arch bar scarifies with 6x¼" tynes
- Spray tank with boom
- 2 row arch bar scarifiers
- Single row planter
- Water firefighting tank
Crop: Approximately 10,500 tonnes
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