Here is an opportunity to purchase a quality irrigation property (273.8 acres) with a significant water allocation on the Barambah Creek. This property is capable of multiple income streams through the farming business and tourism and functions , featuring a four bedroom Queenslander home, a three bedroom weatherboard home, overnight or long stay accommodation with two cottages and a third cottage/studio able to be converted to accommodation if needed. Established easy care gardens which have been hired for weddings and other functions.
This property has 180meg of Barambah Creek irrigation water, lagoons and bores. It is suited to a wide range of crops, on the well known Barambah Creek flats. Two pump sites on Barambah Creek and pumping from the on farm lagoon. It is serviced via 6” and 4” irrigation mains. The soil types vary from the black soil flats up to loamy soils.
All the property is cleared. In the past the property has grown lucerne, grain crops, improved pastures, been a 120 cow dairy, and currently being run as a beef cattle stud. Potential to increase productivity with more efficient irrigation systems.
This property is located in a ticky area.
IRRIGATION & WATER
• 100 acres irrigation
• 180 Megalitres irrigation water licence from Barambah Creek (tradeable)
• 2 bores that supplement lagoon pumping system
• 240v submersible on lagoon – also has power
• 2 bores – pump to lagoon
• 2-3 separate lagoons, one has a submersible for stock and domestic supply, the other has 3 phase power and irrigation mains connected.
• Main irrigation pump on waterhole, Barambah Creek
• 20 acres creek system grazing and arable soils
• 139 acres cleared improved and native pastures
• 3 x Cement 5000 gal, Iron tank 5000 gal
• Underground 6” and 4” mains
• Soft hose traveller
• 2 hydrants off top dam which irrigate pastures both sides of house
• Pump on creek - 3 phase 40HP
• Hydrants – 26
• 7 x rainwater tanks – various sizes
FENCING
• Boundary 3 barbed wire, iron bark
• Internal hotwires x 1-2
CARRYING CAPACITY
• 80 breeder stud & commercial females, 2 sires, bulls x 10 yearling
• Ex dairy – 120 cows and replacements
CATTLE YARDS
• Mainly portable panels & vet crush (undercover)
• Works all on farm at once
INFRASTRUCTURE
House 1 - Queenslander
• This lovely 4 bedroom Queenslander is in good condition, but needs a bit of cosmetic renovation – well-built with good stumps
• Verandas 3 sides
• Gas stove
• pantry
• T&G timber
• Electric hot water system
• 1 bedroom airconditioned
• Big sized shower and toilet – easy access
• Fireplace
• Sink – large kitchen with airconditioning
• Under house storage & sink
• Steel & cement stairs – person/wheelchair lift
House 2 – Lower set colonial style, has been the main home for the vendors, set in established gardens.
• 3 bedrooms
• Split system air-conditioning and heat throughout
• Wide hallways
• VJ walls throughout the house
• Fans & fireplace
• Shower, toilet, rumpus room, sleepouts.
• Kitchen – gas stove, recessed cook area, solar hot water system
• Downstairs laundry with built in cupboards and attached carport
• Study nook/sleepout
• Timber look lino floor throughout (under 12 months old)
• Bathroom shower toilet recently renovated, heat lamps
• garage
Cottage #1 – 20 foot x 10 foot
• 1 double bed, 1 bunk bed plus linen
• Reverse cycle air-conditioning
• Kitchenette
• Cupboards
• Timber panel walls
• Vinyl timber floors
• Fridge & microwave
• 240V hot water system
• Ensuite
• TV
• Carport
• Garden views
Cottage #2 – 33 foot x 10 foot
• Wheel chair access & amenities (shower & toilet)
• Double bed & linen
• Room for bunks & single bed
• Kitchenette
• Fridge
• Carpet in bedroom
• Lino in kitchen & shower
• Reverse cycle airconditioning
• Verandah
• Views of dam, farm & gardens
• Carport
Gardens
• Extensive gardens and lawn used for weddings and events (easy care).
• Big slab timber barn and numerous old butcher shop style buildings.
• Good water supply throughout the gardens.
• Shelter shed for saving weddings on a rainy day.
• Established perennials and shrubs
• Paved area at back
• Numerous aviaries and poultry pens
SHEDS
• Steel machinery – 4 bay
• Timber hay shed – 2 bay
• Piggery – Besser block
• Dairy shed (herringbone) concrete yards & steel frame, rooms for AI equipment.
• 2 x timber hay sheds
In summary
• Mixed farming
• Accommodation
• Wedding venue for ceremony and/or photos
• Beautiful gardens and surrounds with numerous period outbuildings currently used for memorabilia display
• Fully reconstructed antique slab hut used for memorabilia display and wedding ceremonies
• Great opportunity for significant income
• Great location – only minutes from Moffatdale wineries and the Bjelke Petersen Dam, 10kms from Murgon, 50km to Kingaroy, 100kms to Gympie, 160km to Noosa
