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GRAPE, CATTLE AND CANE PROPERTY, AYR, FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND

LOCATION/AREA

Millaroo near Ayr, Far North Queensland

PROPERTY TYPE/SIZE

A highly productive farm with an exceptional income from the table grape vineyard.  There is also 50 acres of sugar cane and 270 acres of grazing land with a total area of approximately 380 acres plus a 310 mega litre water licence. The property also includes a 2 bedroom house.

PRICE RANGE

$900,000 Negotiable

PROPERTY INFORMATION

This diverse property has access to Burdekin River and has been developed to the highest standards.

Black Muscat	Menindee	Juicy Grapes

The property produces:

• White seedless grapes for table use
• Red grapes for table use
• Beef cattle
• Sugar cane

Vineyard and Grapes

The property has 40 acres of 2 to 3 year old vines in full production. Irrigated from the Burdekin River these vines are in excellent condition and very productive. There are also 20 acres of grape vines planted in 2005 and will be in full production by 2008 adding significantly to the farms income. Note: The white table grapes were the first on the market 2006 and received record Australian prices.

Grape varieties include:

• Menindee (seedless white)
• Dawn (seedless white)
• Flame (seedless red)
• Black Muscat (seeded red)

Sugar Cane

There is 50 acres of prime cane plantation that produces tonnes (per acre) of excellent produce. The area is fully fenced off from pigs and wallabies.

September 2006	New Crops (2005)	Crop Spraying

Cattle

There is 270 acres (109.25 hectares) of prime grazing country which includes natural pastures, shade trees and ample stock water. Included are cattle yards, crush and ramp plus a calf crush.

Irrigation

This is remotely controlled using a 3 phase pump with sand filter etc. the water comes directly via a channel from the river and is ordered as required.

Water

The property includes a 310 mega litre water licence in the purchase price.

The House

This is a comfortable 2 bedroom house with 4 air conditioners throughout. The house features:

• 1 bedroom with built in robes
• Study
• Living and dining areas
• Tiled floors with some polished timber floors
• Large veranda
• BBQ area

Sugar Cane	Grazing Land	Cattle Yards

The Workers Shed

There is an air conditioned shed with up to 7 beds, ideal for farm workers. It includes a bathroom with shower and toilet.

Staff

Back packers are used in the picking season. They travel out from Ayr and are in plentiful supply

Tractors and Equipment

A large amount of tractors and implements are included in the sale. These consist of:

• Ford 1435 orchard tractor
• 2 x International tractors
• Croplands Airblast spray unit (2,000 litre)
• New 6 foot (1.83m) Superior slasher
• P.T.O operated rotary

Location

Millaroo is approximately 50kms (½ hour) from Ayr. Millaroo has a community club and a very vibrant rural population.

The House	Burdekin River Frontage

BEST FEATURES

• Highly profitable farm in a good area
• Large, secure water allocation
• Comfortable family home
• Machinery and plant included
• Diverse income from grapes, cane and cattle
• Drought free area close to the coast
• Established vineyard with room to expand
• 5kms of frontage to Burdekin River
• School bus at gate (primary school at Millaroo, high school at Ayr)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This property is a rare find. It has high production levels and good income. The river frontage is a real bonus and the water licence for irrigation is an enormous advantage. This property won’t stay on the market for long, call the owners for an inspection while you still have the opportunity.

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