This is a rare opportunity to purchase an outstanding property that lends itself to multiple income streams while being located in a high rainfall area, secured by permanent water, incredibly fertile soils and ideally located nearby popular tourist destinations.
"Rosedale" has an abundance of improved pastures along with a strong super history making it a highly productive farm with magical ocean views. This property is truly unique with the ideal balance for anyone looking to pursue a cattle breeding or trading operation whilst boasting loads of tourism potential.
Located in a region internationally renowned for its natural wonders & a short drive to Coffs coast, 'Rosedale' has it all from magic views, mild all year round climate, high rainfall, established gardens and the ability to provide multiple income streams.
Location:
"Rosedale" is situated a short 10km drive from the beautiful and historic township of Dorrigo, on the Dorrigo Plateau at the edge of the escarpment on the eastern fall of the Great Diving Range . Located approximately 780 - 800 meters above sea level, "Rosedale" receives some of the most reliable rainfall in Australia, making it a highly productive & secure grazing enterprise.
Residence Site:
Perfectly located on 'Rosedale' is a site for you to build your dream home with access to mains power. The views from this house site are simply breath taking as you gaze across a 360 degree view over the escarpment and the plateau. Surrounding the house site is a stunning established garden consisting of roses, natives, conifers, camellias plus an array of rare temperate plants. All the hard work has been done.
Topography:
This area is well known for being some the most productive farmland in Australia boasting highly fertile, free draining red basalt soils with an extremely deep profile. The topography consists of undulating open country with timbered gullies and slopes for stock protection.
Water:
The headwaters of Rocky creek are located on 'Rosedale' along with multiple permanent spring fed dams. Their are stock troughs in yards and holding paddocks which are supplied from a spring fed dam via a TF60 diesel pump. A
22,000 litre rainwater tank supplies domestic water and there is also an equipped bore located in the garden near the potential building site.
Rainfall:
The property receives an annual rainfall of approximately 2000ml (80") annually. Majority falling in the summer and autumn months, making this a secure and highly productive area.
Pasture:
Rosedale has an established kikuyu base, which in the past has been over sown frequently with annual rye grass and white clover. This combination of pastures produces an abundance of quality feed all year round allowing for an extremely strong carrying capacity of either the breeder or backgrounder. The soils have been well cared for with a strong fertiliser history which was established by the previous owners and maintained by the current owners.
Carrying Capacity:
Rosedale is currently carrying 75 cows and calves with potential for more.
Fencing:
Rosedale is fenced into 4 main paddocks. All fencing is in good condition and stock proof with lane ways to cattle yards.
Infrastructure:
- Machinery shed (4 bay)
- Farm shed (3 bay)
- Barn (3 bay)
- Cattle yards
Accommodation:
The barn style shed offers 2 bedrooms, living area, kitchen and bathroom.
Potential Development:
Here lie's a lucrative opportunity to diversify your business for a passive income...........Bellingen shire has granted a development application for the construction of self contained single bedroom cabins which are privately located away from main house site. These cabins allow the successful purchaser the ability to diversify their income streams.
The world heritage Dorrigo National Park is a stone throw from Rosedale, with an estimated 130,000 visitors annually visiting its obvious there is huge potential income to be made from specialised tourism.
With the lack of accommodation locally and with spectacular views, running creeks, fishing and a peaceful serenity, this part of the business could be as big or as small as you wanted it........
Inspections:
Inspections are by appointment only with the exclusive selling agent.
Exclusive Selling Agent:
Joel Fleming
0467 725 195
joel.fleming@nutrien.com.au
