Elders Rural Services Australia Ltd is very proud to be offering for sale by Auction 'Lochaber', a first class grazing holding centrally located in the widely respected and tightly held Walcha district.
'Lochaber' is renowned as home to the Tummel Hereford Stud, operated by the Lisle family since 1957, rearing prime cattle ideally suited to producing high quality grass fed progeny into premium markets.
Ideally located less than 10 minutes out of Walcha township with highway frontage and extensive frontages to the Apsley River, this 657.6 hectare farm has an enviable balance of country comprising river flats, undulating slopes and rolling hills providing a versatile platform for a stud or commercial grazing enterprise.
Considerable development of the property has been undertaken over the last 12 months including pasture development, fertiliser application, large quantity of new fencing, extension of the reticulated trough system, desilting of dams and general infrastructure upgrade, resulting in a turnkey opportunity with lifestyle attributes in abundance.
'Lochaber' is complimented by a solid brick homestead, comprehensive shedding and quality stock handling infrastructure.
Situated 13 km east of Walcha township with Oxley Highway frontage
Well suited to improved pastures and forage / fodder crop rotation
Black self mulching soils on the flat, running to mostly loamy trap and basalt soils
Recent application of high analysis fertiliser to entire property
1.8 km double frontage and 3.0 km single frontage to the permanent Apsley River
Securely watered from bore fed reticulated trough system, in addition to 13 dams and spring fed gullies
Cleared to scattered shade timber and planted tree lines providing aesthetic value and wind breaks
New and upgraded fencing and gateways with laneways leading into the cattle yard complex
Production upside with further development of improved pasture base
1950's three bedroom brick homestead including office, lounge with split system a/c, dining and generous north facing sunroom. Set in attractive established garden with mature shade trees
Excellent shedding and working improvements for a property of this size.
'Lochaber' is a superb offering displaying an excellent balance of country, whilst encapsulating the many lifestyle attributes that the Walcha riverfront location provides.
Detailed information memorandum is available upon request. Inspections by appointment with the exclusive selling agent.
