" Box Hill ", Bingara NSW 2404

Box Hill is a safe property situated in one of the noted grazing areas of the state. At the present moment, after a good autumn break, it is carrying a huge bulk of feed. The opportunity to utilize the 75 unit irrigation licence along the river flats lends itself to further production and is included in the sale of the property.

Situation:

32kms north west of Bingara and 85kms south east of Moree in the Gwydir Shire.

Area:

1,030.6ha (2,545.6 acres).

Country:

Ranges from river flats fronting the Horton River through undulating country in the middle of the property to some hilly topography on the western side. Soils range from black alluvial types on the lower country to chocolate and red loams. Timber consists of white/grey box, ironbark and pine.

Approx 120ha (300 acres) have been cultivated in the past.

Water:

3km frontage to the Horton River, 13 dams and two wells. A 22,500 litre (5,000 gal) tank gravity feeding to three troughs.

Irrigation:

75 unit irrigation licence.

Rainfall:

700mm (28 in) annual average.

Fencing:

Boundary consists of plain/barbed and in some areas rabbit netting in good condition. Divided into 13 stockproof paddocks.

Improvements:

3 bedroom weatherboard home, sleep out, office and storeroom. A large kitchen/ lounge/dining area with a free standing fireplace.

Machinery Shed:

3 bay timber and gal iron garage and a timber and gal iron machinery shed.

Other Improvements:

Woolshed currently used for storage; Cattle yards timber and steel portable panels and a steel headbail.

Carrying Capacity:

Estimated 250 cows

Services:

Primary and secondary schools at Bingara and Warialda (Bingara bus to door). Weekly cattle sales at Moree and Inverell saleyards.