Offers will be considered prior to closing.
This property is in the Burdekin district 12min North of Ayr and 55min South of Townsville. This quality Brandon cane farm has been tightly held in the family for over 70 years, (3 generations). The property boasts a rare combination of the use of quality underground water table and reliable water supply from the Burdekin Water Board that's fed into Sheep Station Creek that passes alongside the farm. This property represents an opportunity to secure a quality property in a much sought-after developing area. The farm is currently growing sugar cane, however, has potential to grow a variety of vegetable crops, such as, Sweet Corn, Maize, Sorghum, Lucerne, Beans, Melons, Capsicum any crop you desire. The sheer volume of water availability and the flexibility of this property create an outstanding investment opportunity.
This property is a one-man operation with great infrastructure and above average producer. Inspections are highly recommended as vendor wants it sold!!!
Area: 39.93 ha (98.66 acres) 2 titles freehold
Cultivation Area: 35.74 ha (88.31 acres)
Soil Types: black soils to river loams
Rainfall: Average rainfall approximately 35 to 45 inches per annum
Irrigation: Made up of approx. 15" concrete, 9" PVC & 10" poly pipeline with hydrants and cylinder risers throughout, the property can be watered in 4 days.
Water: This property is made up of 3 pumps:
- 2 x 6" open water centrifugal pump
- 1 x 6" centrifugal Bore pump
House: This property has one Queenslander style home with a new colour bond roof
- 1 x large 3-bedroom home plus sleep out, lounge, dinning, pool room and kitchen area combined with beautiful timber kitchen cupboards, the home is airconditioned for those hot summer months. The property has one carport attached to the home and a separate large 2 bay car shed with 3 sides enclosed. The home has town and bore water.
Shed: The property has one large machinery shed, service pit and 3 phase power
SHED EQUIPMENT:
- 3 Phase welder
- Drill press
- Trolly hoist
- Bench grinder
- 10kva electric start generator connected to the home & shed
- Electric blade saw
- 2,000 L diesel powered bowser
MACHINERY:
- 8220 Massey Ferguson 4x4 a/c cab 150hp
- 590 Massey Ferguson 2-wheel drive 80hp
- CK 580 case backhoe
- J150 Full stick harvester
- 1 x 4-wheeler bike (needs repairs)
