It is testament to the quality of a property that has provided for a family since settlement. "Merrill" was granted to Martin Clancy in 1856 for services to John Macarthur as his head shepherd. His descendant also Martin Clancy has presented the unique opportunity for you to be the second family name to go on the title of a property proven to provide for its owners for generations.
A quality grazing property with secure water resources, a balance of productive improved and native grasses supported by fertile basalt and granite soils in a reliable 700mm rainfall zone only 2.5 hours from Sydney. "Merrill" is the complete package.
937.92 hectares (2,317.6 ac) of gently undulating granite and basalt country with a renowned history of cattle and sheep production. From merino stud breeding to cattle finishing, "Merrill" has proven to be a versatile property suited to all grazing pursuits.
Managed holistically since 1996, the property is subdivided into 65 main paddocks ranging from 6 - 25 ha. A 34km reticulated water system supplied by a 4ML dam and 100,000 litre per day spring supplies water to 51 trough sites and can replenishes all 37 dams, providing water to every paddock. The Merrill Creek meanders through the property providing 7km double frontage.
Improved pastures of phalaris, cocksfoot, tall fescue, rye grass, perennial brome and sub clover have been sown on approximately 796ha, with approximately 186ha retaining productive native perennial grasses such as microlaena, danthonia combined with rye grass, perennial brome and sub clover. The whole property was limed with 1.5 tonnes/ha lime + 0.5 tonnes/ha dolomite between 1996-2000. Superphosphate was regularly spread up to 1996. Since then only organic fertilisers have been used on the property including compost, rock phosphate, guano along with soil microbiology stimulants fish & kelp inputs along with biodynamics. The quality pastures and fertile soils combined with a reliable climate has sustained stocking rates of 10-12 DSE/ha (9,400 -
11,250) in average seasons. Grazing management has focussed on maintaining 100% ground cover and increasing soil organic matter levels, which have been measured by NSW DPI to be in the top 5% of all sites monitored in NSW.
Multiple accommodation options is provided by the three residences and shearers quarters.
Working improvements include 8 stand shearing shed (4 equipped), substantial steel cattle yards with draft, curved race, weigh box and crush, machinery shed, hay shed and 5 silos.
Dual access from Clancy's Road and 2.75km frontage to the sealed Grabben Gullen Road, combined with 40ha minimum lot size, provides significant future subdivision options.
Ideal position 19km north of Gunning, 27km south of Crookwell, 43km Goulburn, 87km Canberra and a convenient mainly freeway drive from the M5/M7 intersection Sydney provides and enviable location.
"Rare and Unique Opportunity" can be an overused term in real estate. However, given "Merrill" has never been offered for sale since settlement, how else can you describe the possibility of purchasing a property that has shown undeniable evidence to perform over the generations?
If you are in the market for a quality grazing property, your inspection is highly recommended.
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