341.115 HA - 842.913 AC (APPROX)
- GRAZING LAND 206 HA (APPROX)
- OLIVE GROVE 10 HA (APPROX) WITH SEPARATE PROCESSING COMPLEX
- CONSERVED 'OPEN WOOD BOX' TITLE 123 HA (APPROX) (BCT NSW)
- CERTIFIED ORGANIC FOR 20 YEARS
- RAINFALL 703MM P.A. (APPROX)
The property ranges from gently sloping to undulating, rising to magnificent views at the top of the conservation area. Set in beautiful Wymah Valley, this is a lifestyle farm that can pay for itself.
The upper farm consists of 2 components:
1. 123.34 ha (approx) conservation titled managed under the NSW Biodiversity Trust agreement. Grants are in place for care and maintenance; the conservation area does not attract council rates.
2. 55.9 ha (approx) Microlina mixed grassland for grazing, water available.
The lower farm consists of 3 components:
1. Undulating and low hill country (150 ha approx): multiple paddocks with indigenous tree plantings for shade, soil, wind and creek protection. Plentiful water with 6 dams and solar powered Mono pump to sheep style water troughs. Current fencing suitable for sheep or goats. Inactive electrical fencing established around the farm perimeter and some internal fences.
2. Olive Grove (3,000 tree/10 ha approx): contoured amongst magnificent ancient red gums, irrigation established via licenced bore and Lorentz solar pump. The on-farm, water-secure Olive Processing Unit has provided multiple awards for both table-olive fruit and extra virgin olive oil.
3. Existing home and improvements (2 ha approx): comfortable double brick home with 3 bedrooms, wood heater, split system air conditioning and ceiling fans. Includes 2 single garages, machinery shed, 2 haysheds, sheep & cattle yards. Also included is an insulated building equipped with olive press, processing kitchen, storage and fermentation capacity. There are two additional council acceptable house sites (STCA).
Located in a secure rainfall district close to Lake Hume, 'Dalkeith' boasts reliable livestock grazing land with multiple tree plantings, and the ability to generate 2 complimentary income streams with its olive plantation. A continuous income stream can be secured by buyers who want to experience either an Olive grove focus while leasing the remaining property, or those who want a livestock experience while leasing the orchard and facility. Alternatively, buyers may opt to run both businesses together as a whole entity.
The property is situated approximately 48km from Albury and 49km from Holbrook, near Lake Hume and 3km to the free Wymah Ferry. Buses to schools in Albury and Holbrook are available from the gate. Albury and Wodonga have hospitals, universities, TAFE facilities, multiple shopping centres and a thriving restaurant scene. Vet services, fuel and supermarkets are within 20 minutes drive. The Community Centre with tennis courts, and Wymah Fire station are nearby. Landcare and other rural assistance is at Holbrook and Albury.
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Disclaimer: All care has been taken in compiling these particulars, but the vendor and their agents do not guarantee the details and cannot accept responsibility for errors or misdescriptions if any. Intending purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the correctness of details.
Property Code: 2501
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