SOLD - 5 generations of single family ownership, offered to the market for the first time in 150 years. A rare large scale mixed opportunity.

SOLD

Inglis Rural Property is pleased to offer Gilgal including Winona & O'Connors, 3 contiguous properties representing outstanding scale in one of Australia's great agricultural regions.

TOTAL AREA
8,941 Acres (3,618 Hectares)*

Gilgal - 3,837 Acres (1,552 Hectares)*
Winona - 4,262 Acres (1,725 Hectares)*
O'Connors - 841 Acres (340 Hectares)*

*Area is approximate only and subject to contract.

LOCATION
Undoubtedly one of the most historic rural holdings in the highly regarded Cootamundra district of Southern New South Wales. Ideally located only 11km south of Cootamundra, 83km from Wagga Wagga and 389km from Sydney. The Gilgal Homestead is only 1.5km off the Olympic Hwy.

PRODUCTIVITY
Extensively developed and managed in unison as a true mixed farming enterprise producing prime lambs, Angus cattle and growing annual cash and dual purpose fodder crops. The property has a significant improved perennial pasture base, supplemented annually with grazing/dual purpose crops including wheat, canola, barley, oats, annual ryegrass and lupins.

ECONOMIES OF SCALE
Exhibits attractive economies of scale with scope to carry approximately 8,000 composite ewes producing 10,000 - 12,000 prime lambs annually in addition to approximately 350 breeding cows and followers, equating to approximately 34,000-38,000 dse in average seasons along with dual purpose cropping activities.

COUNTRY
Country ranges from soft friable red loams on the northern and central section of the holdings, with a large portion arable, to brown granites to the south with a greater focus on grazing.

WATER
Water is a feature. The holding is equipped with 2 ground bores, a very reliable well, several creek systems including Cunjegong Creek and a network of elevated tanks reticulating to troughs. Overall the farm has some 86 surface dams, some of which are springfed. Bolstered by town water connection.

RAINFALL
Approximately 600mm per annum.

ACCOMMODATION
Features the stately 5 bedroom Gilgal Homestead, plus the substantial Winona Homestead and three renovated cottages, all in excellent condition.

WORKING IMPROVEMENTS
Full spectrum of improvements including new Proway Sheep yards, 2 x raised board woolsheds, 3 sets of cattle yards, 2 additional sets of sheep yards, 8 x machinery sheds, workshop, hayshed and extensive fencing & laneways.

For Sale via Expressions of Interest - 'As-a-Whole' or Independently, closing on Wednesday 25th September 2019.

overview

  • 1P0071
  • Rural
  • Sold
  • Gilgal, Lismore Road Cootamundra NSW
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • 3618 ha
  • 5