"Karoo" has been held in the one family for 130 years and is steeped in local history. The property has been conservatively managed in recent years and is carrying a huge body of cattle feed. Views from this property are extensive and reach as far as Dubbo and Bodangora.
Situated 25km West of Wellington and 15km East of Yeoval with frontage to the Renshaw McGirr Way and Karoo Lane.
The country is undulating of red basalt derivative soils, being 80% arable. Pastures include clover, ryegrass and native grasses. Fenced into three main paddocks and a holding paddock with hinge joint, netting and older ring lock in good to fair condition. A well fenced laneway provides access to and from the yards. Water is supplied by three dams and an electrically equipped bore, that pumps to a 90,800 litre tank. This supply provides water for the garden and some troughs. Original timber was Grey Box, Gum and scattered Kurrajong.
Improvements include a circa 1930s weatherboard home of four bedrooms. kitchen with Rayburn oil stove, gas stove, dishwasher and island bench; Dining Room with carpet and ceiling fan; Lounge/Living Room with wood heater, carpet, ceiling fan and reverse cycle air conditioning; master bedroom with built in, ceiling fan and reverse cycle air conditioning; One other bedroom has built in robe; two bathrooms; office/storeroom; external laundry and extra toilet; Front verandah with expansive views of the property. Single vehicle garage; 1 x 22,700 litre & 1 x 7,000 litre rain water tanks, that are supplemented from the sheds.
Working improvements include 3 x 50 tonne elevated Normoyle silos; steel framed hayshed with 22,700 litre rain water tank; steel cattle yards with crush & loading ramp; timber framed storage shed; older home and slab shearers quarters (circa 1880).
"Karoo" provides an opportunity to purchase additional acreage in a well held and respected area, or launch your farming lifestyle on quality country.
"Karoo" is currently running 30 head of cattle with a generous cover of grasses. The home could be rented if not required by the new owners.
Inspections by appointment. Contact Peter Dwyer 0418 266523.
