SITUATED ON THE NEW ENGLAND TABLELANDS - MIDWAY BETWEEN SYDNEY AND BRISBANE - with New England Highway frontage 40km south of the educational and cultural city of Armidale, 70km north of the inland NSW city and regional growth centre of Tamworth.
Undulating granite country rising from sheltered flats to elevated pasture country. The granite soil varies from a fine loamy type to a medium granite. An abundance of fresh water is a feature of 'Kyabra Station', 3 main creeks rise in the steeper rocky sections and meander through the property. These creeks are fed along their course by natural springs and soaks. The numerous dams and creeks service each and every paddock sufficiently. The long term average annual rainfall is 800mm (32").
The pasture cover is excellent, comprising a balance of native and introduced species. Excellent natural timber shelter exists, the main species being apple box, stringybark, yellow box, white gum, red gum and peppermint.
In the past 6 years 60,000 trees have been planted across the property creating wildlife corridors, protecting creeks and wetlands, and rehabilitating vulnerable areas.
The fencing is in very good condition and continuously maintained. Over 120km of new fences have been erected over the past 15 years, the program included 13km of watered laneways, and a well-established internal roadway network.
'Kyabra Station' consistently ran 16,000 + sheep, cutting 65 tons of wool, 500 cows and replacements, and in the last 2 years ran over 1000 agisted cattle. Previous years the property has carried 3000 Xbred ewes producing prime lambs. In addition, the solar/wind farm generates about 40 KW of power and the mobile phone tower with 3 national carriers generates further significant income.
The infrastructure is comprehensive and in excellent condition. The dwellings include -
Homestead - sandstone construction built 2001 - 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms.
Manager's Residence - completely renovated in 2010 - modern 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious living and dining rooms.
Guest Lodge - completely renovated in 2000 - 2 bedroom, large kitchen, living room, verandahs
Contractor's Cottages - 2 well maintained self-contained cottages.
Farm Buildings include -
An iconic 10 stand shearing shed with adjoining weathershed and sheep yards.
Shearers' Quarters, kitchen and dining - completely renovated in 2011.
Jackaroos' Quarters.
Artificial Breeding Centre with yards.
Stables Complex - for a team of cutting horses and Clydesdale.
Machinery Shed of 10 bays. Hay Sheds. Numerous outbuildings and 2 wind towers and 12 solar trackers.
Cattle yards, 1000 head capacity, undercover working area, B Double loading ramp.
Homestead cattle yards of 500 head capacity. New centrally located sheep yards for 5000 head.
'Kyabra Station' is a highly regarded superfine wool property, having produced 1PP bales and a top wool price of $22,200 for 2 bales of 14 mic wool, a rare feat. Their logo, 'Success Through Excellence', says it all. A balance between production and the environment is prioritised on 'Kyabra Station'. Their management is meticulous, this will be obvious with any inspection.
Rarely do large grazing properties with the features of 'Kyabra Station' become available for sale. Ideal location, carefully managed, brilliant shelter and water, excellent infrastructure, and so accessible.
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