"Jacka" Jacka Lane, Holbrook NSW 2644

Jacka has been in the Haynes family since selection and this is the first time the property has ever been offered for sale. Bertie and Marree Haynes have run this property all their lives and have concentrated on sheep, prime lambs and wool production. Historically the property has sustained beef cattle and some cropping but Bertie and Marree have a great affinity with breeding quality sheep. Jacka is currently running 3000 breeding ewes. Jacka is located just to the west of Holbrook.
On a historical note Berti Haynes?s Grand Father Bert Haynes re-named this property to Jacka after Australian World War 1 Hero 'Albert Jacka' who was awarded Australia?s first Victoria Cross (WW1), Military Cross and Bar for his bravery and gallantry in the Gallipoli and Western Front campaigns.
SITUATION & SERVICES - Jacka is located approx. 6km?s west of the township of Holbrook, just off the sealed Holbrook/Culcairn Road. School bus available for Holbrook, Culcairn & Albury schools.
COUNTRY - Jacka is classified as 90% arable and has well drained soils and features a unique mixture of soils comprising approx.
80% level brown/clay loams
20% Red/Brown undulating loams
The country is all assessable by vehicle, 4 wheel bike. Roads and tracks present in good condition
Selected areas of country have been identified and established with plantation landcare projects.
WATER - Jacka has full connection to the main Holbrook-Culcairn town water supply, 11 surface dams
The home has ample fresh water storage. The property has 3 stock & domestic wells.
PASTURES - Over many years the property has undergone pasture improvement, the pasture is mainly either Phalaris based pasture, or perennial rye mix with sub clovers. Some areas contain native species.
CROPPING - In the past period cropping has taken place on Jacka but currently no crop has been planted.
FERTILISER - The property has enjoyed a good fertilizer history to the permanent pasture paddocks.
PADDOCKS & FENCING - There are approx. 21 Main paddocks, the majority of the fencing of steel and concrete construction would be described as good.
RAINFALL - Undoubtedly one of the features of Jacka is its outstanding temperate climate and 28+? inch (700mm) annual average rainfall, recorded over 100 years.
IMPROVEMENTS ? ACCOMMODATION - The Jacka homestead is of brick construction (rendered) comprising 3 bedrooms with BIR, modern kitchen with adjoining meals/family area, formal lounge, formal dining, complete with air conditioning and wood heating. The homestead is located in an attractive established easy-care garden with mature native and Ornamental trees.
WORKING IMPROVEMENTS
MACHINERY SHED: with power connected
CATTLEYARDS: Of steel construction with crush and loading ramp.
HAY SHEDS: 2
WOOLSHED: 2 stand woolshed with adjoining sheep yards, plus a 2nd set of sheep handling yards
SUNDRY SHEDDING: Numerous livestock / stables sheds exist, full details of these facilities are available upon inspection
SILOS: 1 Kotzur silo, plus 2 small flat bottom seed silos

Please contact Elders Albury 02 6021 3355, David Gittoes 0409 362 722 or Reg Coulston 0418 118 207

For Sale by Expressions of Interest, Expressions close Wednesday 23rd October 2013