11474 Sturt Highway, Waikerie SA 5330

Location:
Marapana is a well located property situated along the Sturt Highway approximately 170kms East of Adelaide and 12kms West of Waikerie.
Area and Tenure:
2,398 Hectares approx. ( 5,900 Acres) Freehold title.
Council:
Loxton, Waikerie District Council.
Country:
Approx. 5911 acres of undulating red soil, Mallee and saltbush country which has been predominately cleared farmed and grazed. Annual crops of Wheat, Barley and Rye have all yielded well and with proper management has seen this property continue to support on average, 600 ewes and 35 cattle annually. Small patches of native vegetation following the fence lines and scattered across paddocks lend shade to stock while there are 10 water points throughout to allow stock to hydrate.
Water:
Stock and domestic supply from Woolpunda scheme.
Rainfall:
250mm Approx. average.
Fencing:
Good secure fencing fenced into 12 main paddocks with yards in two locations for ease of handling.
Carrying Capacity:
Conservatively estimated to run 600 ewes and 35 cattle.
Shearing facilities:
The main shed has been established with facilities to handle numbers. Main yards concrete panel. Mesh panel sheep yards on section402
Homestead:
Well maintained home comfortable 500m2 under main roof constructed of brick. 4 bedrooms all with built in robes, main with ensuite, ceiling fans, office is constructed of brick with evaporative air condition, reverse cycle air, solar panels (5kw), and an outdoor entertaining area with built in BBQ, spa bath and swimming pool to cool down in at the end of the day. Established gardens and lawns surround the home.
Improvements:
120 x 30 ft corrugated iron clad shed with power, concrete and housing the shearing facilities and still plenty of room for the cars. 55 x 15 ft lock up storage area. 39 x 25 ft lean to. 55 x 39 ft workshop. 40 x 20ft lock up shed. 40 x 20ft carport.
Additional features:
School bus, 10 minutes from River Murray, 10 minutes from Waikerie