Nestled in the foothills of the Cocoparra National Park, this picturesque property boasts diversity of both environment and potential income sources.
"Pleasant Valley" is approximately 1368Ha (3380Ac) with some 568Ha (1403Ac) of open grazing and dryland cropping country. The balance being largely Native Vegetation which has recently been assessed by the NSW Government for its suitability for entry into the Biodiversity Stewardship and Credit Supply program.
The property contains habitat for several threatened species including the Glossy Block Cockatoo, The Square Tailed Eagle and the Barking Owl along with numerous species of trees and grasses.
Soil Types on the cropping area are largely Kandosols and Red Brown Earths (Sandy Loams to lite Clay Loam Topsoil) with the timbered country being the stonier Rudosols and Lithosols.
The stone in the timbered area has see the property be granted approval to take Gravel from the property at a rate of 12,000T per year. This will provide the new owners with additional year round income.
On the farming side of the operation, the property has a strong history of cropping and livestock production. The property is well places for trading lambs, with the Griffith Saleyards being approximately 30 Minutes away and ready access into the Wagga Saleyards and the southern markets. "Pleasant Valley" has had a winter program of clover based pastures along with cereal cropping. Yields for the area would typically be in the order of 3.0 to 4.0T/Ha of Barley with a potential carrying capacity of 1650 to 1750 DSE and 210 AE.
Water is key to any livestock enterprise. "Pleasant Valley" has some 13 dams across the property in addition to a large 25-30 ML dam behind the house that provides a reliable source of water storage for both stock and domestic requirements. Rainfall is rated at average of approximately 450mm (18")/Year (winter dominant).
Structural Improvements to the property include a 3 Bedroom, 1 bathroom managers residence which comes air conditioned along with a large 3 bay machinery shed of approximately 320 square meters. Fencing is largely steel post and ring-lock, with a small section of plain wire fencing remaining.
The benefits of this diverse property include:
# Carbon and Biodiversity Banking Potential.
# Dryland Grazing and Cropping.
# Income from Gravel Sales.
# A peaceful, quiet location with potential to develop ecotourism accommodation.
##Vendor would consider a lease back option.
