154,864 hectares (approx. 383,000 acres) of grazing pastoral lease in the Shire of Shark Bay, with the western boundary just 50 km from the Indian Ocean.
Located 200 kms north of Geraldton straddling Northwest Coastal Highway and comprising of 2 stations (Meadow and Nerren Nerren), which are combined and run as one.
Previously a 20,000 head Merino wool enterprise, currently run as Damara/Dorper sheep and rangeland goat enterprise (total approx.16000 including progeny) currently. A well balanced and not overgrazed property, being principally winter country with edible scrub, salt bush, flannel bush, and grasses which stock thrive on. Wanyu bush provides high protein summer feed.
Water on the property is supplied by 12 bores, seasonal claypans, soaks and dams.
The property enjoys approx. 250mm-280mm annual rainfall mostly falling from April to September.
The properties have more to offer then just grazing. It has carbon credit and renewable energy potential. NWC Highway running through the property lends itself to tourism and a goat depot opportunities. The property joins a large UCL boundary and having good waters, makes it very easy to harvest any goats and sheep out those areas.
The circa 1960's, 4-bedroom homestead is of fibro construction, with ensuite bathroom to main bedroom and has a generous living area and kitchen space. It has a detached laundry as well as additional accommodation with bathroom facilities, located adjacent to the homestead.
6 Stand shearing shed in working order (at Meadow)
20 sets of sheep/goat yards, featuring 2 sets of outstanding main working yards
Workshop includes major solar system, inspection pit, shelving and all concrete floors
60ft x 30ft newer machinery shed and grain silo
Other older sheds form storage and basic camping facilities
160 of new fence has been constructed along NWC Highway
Key points:
Excellent value per DSE
Normally reliable winter rainfall and currently enjoying an excellent season
Property now fully stocked
Billabong Roadhouse and Tavern located on NWC Hwy in the middle of the property.
Excellent transportation links to markets and for services from Geraldton and Northampton which is 150kms to the South.
There is estimated to be 4,000 Damara/dorper x exes and 4-5,000 rangeland nannies. As there has been no muster for 2 years It is assumed that there will be 2,000 older big billies and 2,000 big rams on top of the 16,000-core number
Current owners only been selling male stock to build up numbers.
$4.5 Million bare (with stock and plant by negotiation)
