Farm For Sale: Mulwala, NSW 2647

Billabong has been in the ownership of the Williams family since 1993. When the Williams family bought their initial property, a 270 hectare holding named Billabong 11 kms west of Mulwala. Initially they focused on growing Lucerne and breeding Angus cattle. Since those early days the initial holding has expanded with the addition of neighbouring properties expanding their endeavours to cropping and sheep. The Williams family were pioneers in GPS controlled traffic cropping having utilised new and efficient farming practices along with a close association with recognised professional agronomists for their Crop Management Programs.
TITLE & SHIRE INFORMATION - A part of the total area of 5,760 Acres approximately 1,858 Acres are long term lease (5x5x5) this consists of the area referred to as the Forest Lease, totalling 1,485 Acres that fronts the Murray River. In addition the area referred to as Hill Lease, totalling 372.5 Acres completes the Billabong Aggregation.
Shire: Berrigan Shire Council
Rates: $15, 238 P/A including rates paid on the Forest and Hill leases, which in-addition to the Shire rates cost approximately $1,400 annually.
SITUATION & SERVICES - Billabong is located 100km west of Albury/Wodonga (approx. 100,000 population), 230km from Wagga Wagga (approx. 50,000 population), 11km from Yarrawonga/ Mulwala, 290km from Melbourne.
COUNTRY - Billabong is classified as 95% arable and has well drained soils and features a unique mixture of soils comprising approx.
60% Red/Brown clay sand loams
40% Red to Black river clay loams
WATER - The property has 23 surface dams.
IRRIGATION - Apart from the water allocations listed below a 200 megalitre turkeys nest storage dam enables recirculation of water and storage of excess irrigation water.
Billabong
State Water - Shallow 600 WAL30575
State Water - Deep 249 WAL12086
River High Security 8 WAL5800
River General Security 138 WAL5800
Ryperian Right
Recycle
Kenlands/Carlyle
MIL 947 E001-3
Recycle
Delivery Entitlements 1217 E001-3
Warranooka
MIL 1025 E976
Recycle
Delivery Entitlements 830 E976
State Water Deep 312 WAL15584
Ghoorunga
MIL 10
Delivery Entitlements 300
Recycle
Carryover
MIL Billabong 904 E001-3
MIL Warranooka 990 E976
Deep Bore Warranooka 468 50WA506774
Deep Bore Billabong 374 50AL504398
Shallow Bore Billabong 480 50AL511167
State Water Billabong 141 WAL5800
PASTURES - Approximately 1,085.6 Acres are sown to Lucerne, Lucerne/clover pasture and permanent pasture. Areas in the Forest and Hill Lease are principally of native grasses of Red Grass and Microlena.
CROPPING - Cropping is the main activity on Billabong. Included in the sale is approximately 1,263 Acres of canola, 1,243 Acres of wheat and 150 Acres of Oats (160 Acres is laid out for Rice production not sown). The varieties sown; Canola: Crusher TT, Wheat: Ellison, Corack,
Oats: Yarran.
PLANT/EQUIPMENT & LIVESTOCK - including irrigators and irrigation pumps. Full list of plant/equipment & livestock available upon inspection.
PADDOCKS AND FENCING - There are approx. 40 Main paddocks, the majority of the fencing of steel and concrete construction with electric support. The fencing is described as very good.
RAINFALL - Undoubtedly one of the features of Billabong is its outstanding temperate climate and 19-20 inch (475 - 500mm) annual average rainfall.
IMPROVEMENTS ACCOMMODATION - Billabong homestead of brick construction, fully renovated, comprising 3 bedrooms plus a second story loft, modern kitchen, lounge/family areas, air-conditioned and wood heating. The homestead presents in very good condition. The home is located in an attractive established easy-care garden. In addition to the main home, 4 other residences complement the property, varying from 3, 4 & 5 bedrooms, underfloor heating, open fires and air conditioning
WORKING IMPROVEMENTS
MACHINERY SHEDS - comprising
1) 2 x 24m x 18m machinery sheds
2) 28m x 16m machinery shed
3) 12m x 10m harvester shed
4) 24m x 10m open front shed
5) 24m x 7m fully enclosed lockable shed & office
CATTLEYARDS - 3 sets of cattle yards with crushes and loading ramp. One new set under construction and will be completed.
WOOLSHED - 3 stand with steel and steel yards with loading ramp.
SILOS - 5 x 75 ton new sealed Silos, 2 x 35 ton silos and 2 x 35 ton Silos.
HAY SHEDS - 5 in total, the main hay shed is 80m x 20m.
Billabong is listed for sale by Expressions of Interest, Expressions close with Elders Albury on 25th October 2013.
Elders Rural Services Australia Limited
297 Schubach Street, Albury, NSW 2640
Elders Albury Phone: (02) 6021 3355
David Gittoes 0409 362 722 david.gittoes@elders.com.au
Reg Coulston 0418 118 207 reg.coulston@elders.com.au
Rod Leslie 0419 355 318 rod.leslie@elders.com.au
Elders Melbourne Phone: (03) 9609 6244
Shane McIntyre 0428 937 622