132 Neates Road via Yeelanna, Brooker SA 5607

The Campbell family are 5th generation farmers and first settlers in the Hundred of Brooker back in 1907, clearing scrub and living in tents. The family expanded their holdings over the years and in 1950 purchased Section 20 (now three allotments) and named the farm "Brookville".

Located at 132 Neates Road, approximately 17kms east of Karkoo and 30km north east of Cummins, the property offers a great opportunity to both croppers and mixed farmers alike.

The total land area over the three titles is 983.3 hectares / 2,429.7 acres with approximately 864.3 hectares / 2,135.7 acres cleared and arable for cropping.

Brookville is being offered as a whole or in three individual allotments.

INFRASTRUCTURE & IMPROVEMENTS
Excellent infrastructure includes a number of machinery sheds, grain and fertilizer sheds, 2 stand shearing shed, sheep yards, feedlot and a small scale cattle yard.

WATER & FENCING
This property is well watered with 2 dams, mains water and approximately 10,000gals rainwater storage.
There are troughs in all paddocks, good fencing and shelter belts for livestock.

SOILS & RAINFALL
The terrain is undulating/gentle rising areas with soils of red sandy loam to calcareous sandy loam with some lighter sandy rises over red clay.
In recent years substantial amounts of clay spreading has been done.
Approximately 220 hectares clay spread.
Approximately 160 hectares delved.
Numerous amounts of medics and Lucern have been sown over the years to improve pastures.
The average annual rainfall in this area is approximately 400mm with 70-80% usually falling between April to October.

LIVESTOCK
Although most of the land is cropped, the owners retain the balance of the land to run Merino, SAMM & Australian White Sheep. Approximately 700 breeding ewes in total.
The owners have been putting 800 cross bred lambs through their feedlots as well as retaining lambs for self replacing.
In order to maintain their sheep, they sow down pastures for grazing and hay production and harvest some grain to maintain their sheep.

HOME & SLEEP OUT
The solid stone home includes 3 bedrooms with ceiling fans, and the master bedroom has wood heater and reverse cycle air conditioner.
The bathroom includes shower, vanity and corner spa bath.
There is a country style timber kitchen, dining area and a living room with heating and cooling.
There is a self contained sleep out with basic bathroom, 2 outdoor living areas, 2 garages and plenty of rainwater plumbed to the house.

Brookville is a property in a tightly held, highly desired and reliable farming area.