Following a proud farming history of 106 years, "Devon Farms" is being offered for Sale by Tender.
"Devon Farms" comprises of early selected titles held in high regard with a desirable mix of highly productive soil types.
Located between 16 - 26km North and North West of Merredin the property consists of 11 lots which are being offered For Sale by Tender in the following six parcels:
1) "Home"
404.68 ha (1000 ac)
294 Nukarni West Road
2) "Boysies"
364.29 ha (900.19 ac)
Corner of Roberts & Nukarni West Roads
3) "Geralds"
419.83 ha (1037.42 ac)
Merredin - Nungarin Road
4) "Harolds"
410.55 ha (1014.50 ac)
1834 Knungajin - Merredin Road
5) "Camp"
396.54 ha (979.87 ac)
Corner of Knungajin - Merredin & Goomarin - Nukarni Roads
6) "Russells"
809.12 ha (1999.39 ac)
787 Knungajin - Merredin Road
Sound farm management practices undertaken by the current owners, which include a 35 year history of deep ripping, have resulted in soft, fertile healthy and friable soils with reduced run off and excellent water retention.
The portions known as "Russell's", "Home" and "Harolds" each have a three bedroom house along with additional sheds.
Infrastructure on the portion of the property known as "Home" includes a three bedroom homestead, Sliding roof fertiliser shed of 150 tonne capacity, Sliding roof fertiliser shed of 50 tonne capacity, Three stand shearing shed, Large capacity bugle galvanised sheep yards, Enclosed general purpose shed, approx. 7m x 11m, Enclosed general purpose shed, approx. 14 x 11m and a large ex-piggery complex which is currently utilised as a hay shed.
Infrastructure on the portion of the property known as "Harolds" includes a Three bedroom homestead, Workshop of approximately 11m x 7m, Machinery shed, powered, 2/3 concrete floor approx. 10m x 22m, Fertiliser shed, approx. 80t fertiliser plus 40t urea capacity, General purpose shed, approx. 6m x 12m, General purpose shed, (former shearing) 14m x 11m plus an additional two general purpose sheds.
Infrastructure on the portion of the property known as "Russell's" includes a Three bedroom homestead, Four stand, raised board shearing shed of galvanised steel construction, Machinery shed and workshop, Galvanised steel sheep yards and Cattle yards.
Scheme water is connected to each of the six parcels, in addition to dams and tanks.
The property has been operated on a conservative rotation which has included wheat, barley, oats, lupins and field peas in addition to a profitable sheep enterprise.
The soil types of the properties are highly desirable, being mostly medium and heavy soils with pockets of lighter soils. The properties are flat to gently undulating and paddocks are mostly open and suited to large machinery and modern cropping practices. Original timber on the property comprised of a mix of mostly Salmon Gum, Mallee and Gimlet with some areas of White Gum on the portion known as "Russell's".
Extensive soil testing, rotation history and chemical application history available on request.
The soils are mostly free draining and considered essentially free from any significant salinity burden across the entire property.
The sale of "Devon Farms" provides an excellent opportunity for local growers to expand their own holdings in the confidence the property they purchase has been well farmed, is in great heart and has an excellent production capacity.
The properties are offered for Sale by Tender
Tenders to be submitted on the tender documents provided and reaching:
LANDMARK HARCOURTS, PO Box 431, MERREDIN WA 6415
No later than 4pm Thursday 22nd September 2016 (No Late Tenders Accepted)
Tenders to be opened and successful tendering party to be notified shortly thereafter. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
For property inspections and further information, please contact Landmark Harcourts, the exclusive selling Agents.
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