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York / Gilgering Total Area of 1571 ha - 3883 Ac

Gilgering is located 16km South of York on Sandgate Road which is off the Great Southern Highway. The property is situated both 16kms to both York and Beverley.

The landscape of Gilgering" is undulating with areas described as being Very hilly. The soil types on "Gilgering" are considered to be mainly excellent Avon Valley Loams with the remainder being gravelly loams and gravel.

Approximately 70% would be classed as medium soil types with another 5% heavier soils and only 5% lighter soil types and the remainder being gravelly soils.

The property was cleared in the late 1800's at which time the natural timber on the property was predominantly York Gum, Jam Tree and White Gum.

The vendors describe the potential cropping area of the property to be approximately 804.87 ha.

"Gilgering" over many years has predominantly operated as a cropping and grazing property with a sound rotation in place for many years. Annually the rotation has included wheat, barley and canola.

In recent years the planting would include approximately 200 to 250 ha of wheat, 80 to 160 ha of barley and 80 to 240 ha of canola. Planting records of the last six years are available.

Gilgering has for many years been a well-known wool producer with its hill country lending itself to high yielding clean wool. Since the current owners have been on Gilgering from 1987 the focus was originally on wool, then due to market forces they then switched to a stock and crop regime.

The previous owner to before 1987 had a self-replacing flock of merinos that he and the present owners were able to produce an average of 25000kg of wool yearly. Since 2000 the owners have moved towards more cropping.

Water has not been a problem for stock as soaks and dams are backed up by reliable bores which are in ideal positions to gravity feed to troughs in most paddocks.

The pastures on the property are excellent with a clover base across the majority of the property.

The property is subdivided into 27 main paddocks along with 12 holding paddocks.

The fencing is in the main 7 line ringlock on Steel/ cement posts all in reasonable condition. There some wire netting and also there is approx. 1km of boundary fencing that needs replacing. {Next to hobby farm}

The current owners operate a mixed farming enterprise incorporating up to 3,000 sheep which requires the fencing to maintained to a high standard all year round.

The property comprises a homestead and guest house (transportable).

"Gilgering Homestead": The main homestead is a 1919's built large brick and granite wall with a near new iron roof construction and presents very well.

Features includes three bedrooms, two bathroom, kitchen/dining area, pantry, lounge, formal dining and a garage.

Both the kitchen/dining and bathrooms have been renovated. This homestead provides excellent accommodation.

"Gilgering Guest House": The guest house is a 70mw transportable with 2 bedrooms, two showers and two toilets and with a kitchen/dining room area. The guest house is considered to be in good condition.

Machinery Storage Shed: 300m2, as new steel framed and iron clad walls. Open Front with 100 tonne fertilizer capacity. Powered. Excellent. Condition

Machinery Storage Shed: 144m2. Open front steel framed with iron clad walls. Good condtion

Shearing Storage Shed: 475m2. Timber Framed Iron Clad Walls - powered. Fair condition

Shearing Shed: 240m2. Four stand, steel framed, iron roof with wooden grating - powered. Good condition

Sheep yards: 1,000 capacity, Cyclone steel framed, good condition and 1,000 capacity wood/steel , old but fair condition

Silo's: MoylaneElevated cone -1 x 2000 tonne, 1 x 1000 tonne, 1 x 1200 tonne, 1 x 1200 tonne, 2 x 1000 tonne and seed - elevated 2 x 360 Bu
Fuel tanks: 1 x 1000 gal - O/head diesel and 1 x 500 Gal - O/head petrol

Tanks: 1 x 15000 Lt concrete (house and stock) and 1 x 25000Lt rapid plastic

Contact local selling agent for further information
Phil Becker 0412 578 429