This premium irrigation property sits in the tightly held inner Darling Downs district and is offered for sale for the first time in 3 generations.
"Aura-lea" offers 507.5ha (1,254 acres) of which 191ha is developed irrigation, with the balance of land being predominantly Waco self-mulching soil for which the Darling Downs is well known.
Water is sourced from 2 bores (each tested at 22,500gph) with a 203ML allocation and reliable overland flow with storage for approx 340ML.
The Lateral Move Irrigator (installed July 2017) irrigates 160ha and when it was installed, all irrigation pumps and centrifugal pumps on the property were replaced or reconditioned.
Improvements include: 3 machinery sheds, a workshop, a vermin proof barn, 4 car garage, 2 x 2 car carports, 2 good house bores and approx 1,000MT grain storage with aeration. The property also has an 8.5kW solar system and approx 125,000l rain water storage.
The property has a homestead (4 bed, 2 bath) which is nestled in a beautiful garden setting, a manager's residence (4 bed, 2 bath) plus guest quarters (2 bed, 1 bath). All residences are air conditioned, in very good condition and have undergone recent renovations.
Impending retirement means that this exceptional property will be sold (it can be sold with the current management structure in place also) and Expressions of Interest are called for by Wednesday 17th April if not sold prior.