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PRIME, QUALITY 527 ACRES PROPERTY, GLASTONBURY, NEAR GYMPIE, SOUTH EAST QLD
LOCATION/AREA
The property is located in a peaceful, scenic area at Upper Glastonbury, approximately 24km west/south west of Gympie in South East QLD.
PROPERTY SIZE AND TENURE
It’s a total of 527 acres, comprising 3 freehold titles of 389 acres and a lease area of 138 acres.
The whole property is cleared except for shade trees and planted timber plots.
PRICE RANGE
$1.9 million or offer
PROPERTY INFORMATION
This property is perfect for those wanting to go into cattle breeding or cattle/horse stud operation. Apart from lush pastures, good soil quality and water supply; the property features a roomy, Queenslander style, home and numerous sheds.
- Charming Queenslander home recently renovated
- Set in an idyllic area with picturesque, peaceful surrounds
- There are 2 bedrooms plus an office, which would easily convert to a third bedroom
- Large sleepout/sunroom
- High ceilings throughout – 12’ with fans
- Wide verandahs on the front and down one side
- Garage, carport and outdoor BBQ also features
- Home block fully fenced
- Hay shed
- 2 machinery sheds
- Large workshed with power
- Track room
- 2 stables plus milking bay
- Chemical shed (this was originally the buttery)
- Chook yard
- Small Pig sty
 | | Big verandah |
YARDS:
- Excellent timber and steel yards will work over 300 head easily
- Undercover race, crush and work area
- Quality CIA Immobiliser vet crush Ruddweigh, 2 tonnes weighing scales
- Dust proof embryo transfer shed with stainless steel work bench
- Large weaning pen with permanent large covered feeder
- Water reticulated to yards through 2 troughs and a tap
- Well shaded trees
PASTURES:
- Over 90% of the property is improved pastures of Rhodes, Bissett Creeping Blue, Green Panic, Kikuyu and Setaria grasses, all under sown with legumes of Siratro, Stylos (Seca, Cook and Fine Stem), Wynn Cassia, Glycine and Clover
- Unimproved areas are Kangaroo grass with some legumes
 |  | | Kitchen area | One of the dams |
WATER:
- Double frontage to Glastonbury Creek which is permanent, good quality water, and has a great swimming hole a few hundred metres long
- Also double frontage to smaller Lemon Tree Creek which has permanent holes
- There are also numerous dams
IRRIGATION:
- Irrigation licence exists for 17.3 acres (7 hectares)
SOIL TYPES:
- These vary from rich red scrub soils on the hills and slopes, to good black soil on the flatter country. There’s also alluvial loam on the creek flats
 |  | | Part of cattle yards | Crush area |
PADDOCKS:
- A total of 23 paddocks – all with water
- These paddocks can be used for rotational grazing and stud operation
- Laneways and road provide easy access when moving stock
CARRYING CAPACITY:
- 190 breeders with rotational grazing and with all calves sold as weaners
- However, it’s recommended to keep 150 cows with 20 steers and 20 replacement heifers (plus bulls and horsed) to allow flexibility during dry times
FENCING:
- Mostly 4-strand barb, but there is some electric subdivisional fencing and an electric outrigger on most of the boundary fences
- The fences are generally in good condition, with about 6kms of boundary and internal fencing replaced over the last few years
 |  | | Creek water | Bissett Creeping Blue pasture |
WEEDS:
- Lantana on the slopes is the main weed: periodic burning about every 4-5 years will provide adequate control
- Some thistle and wild cotton which is easily kept under control
- No rat’s tail grass is present
RAINFALL:
- Average annual rainfall for the last 44 years (from 1968 to 2011 incl.) is 1084.7mm or 42.7 inches
- Even during the drought years from 2002 to 2007 inclusive, we still averaged 900.4mm or 35.4 inches per year for the 6 years of one of the worst drought periods ever experienced in the region
RATES AND LEASE:
- The half-yearly Council rates are currently $1,429, and the annual lease payment is $815 (including GST)
 |  | | Local wildlife | Stud cows |
BEST FEATURES
- Situated in the highly sought after and high capital gain area of SE Qld
- Roomy Queenslander home which take advantage of the glorious weather
- Loads of potential for crop fattening or stud operation
- Excellent grass pastures
- Situated in a high rainfall area
- Ample water supply
- Wonderful swimming/canoeing hole in creek
- Sturdy fencing throughout
- Minimal weeds to worry about
- Services provided are: Daily Mail; Daily School Bus and Weekly Garbage Collection
- Power is supplied by Energex and there are Satellite Digital Free to Air Television with 89 channels, Phone and Internet connections
- This property has good access roads, with a bitumen road to within 200 metres of home.
 |  | | Rhodes grass pasture | Green Panic pasture |
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