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PRIME 498 ACRE 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 South East Qld.
PROPERTY SIZE AND TENURE
It’s a total of 498 acres, comprising 3 freehold titles of 389 acres and a lease area of 109 acres.
The whole property is cleared except for shade trees and planted timber plots.
PRICE RANGE
$1.925 million
PROPERTY INFORMATION
 |  | | Big verandah | Kitchen area |
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 house and numerous sheds.
The House:
- Charming Queenslander recently renovated and freshly painted
- Set in an idyllic area with gorgeous surrounds
- There are 2 bedrooms plus an office, which would easily convert to a smaller third bedroom
- Large sleepout/sunroom
- High ceilings throughout
- Wide verandahs on the front and down one side
- Garage, carport and outdoor BBQ area also features
Outbuildings:
- Hay shed
- 2 machinery sheds
- Large workshed with power
- Tack room
- 2 stables plus milking bay
- Chemical shed (this was originally the buttery)
- Chock yard
- Small pig sty
Yards:
- Excellent timber and steel yards will work over 300 head easily
- Undercover race, crush and work area
- Quality CIA Immobilser vet crush with under 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 with Figs and Jacarandas
 |  | | Part of cattle yards | Crush area |
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, glycines and clover
- Unimproved areas are Kangaroo grass with some legumes
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 (except during recent prolonged drought)
- 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
 |  |  | | Bissett Creeping Blue pasture | Rhodes grass pasture | Green Panic pasture |
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 cattle
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 horses) 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 2.5km of new 4-strand bard constructed last year. However, a section of boundary fencing should be replaced within the next few years
Weeds:
- Lantana on the slopes is the main weed: periodic burning about ever 4-5 years will provide adequate control
- Some thistle was found in isolated patches this year after the drought
- No rat’s tail grass is present
 |  | | Stud cows | Local wildlife |
Rainfall:
- Average rainfall for the farm over 40 years from 1968 is 41.84 inches
- During the last 3 years of drought (the worst so far), the rainfall was 35.75 inches (2005), 28.43 inches (2006) and 33.68 inches (2007)
- By contrast – 61.77 inches fell in 1999
Rates and lease:
- The half-yearly Council rates are currently $768, and the annual lease payment is $528 (including GST)
BEST FEATURES
- Situated in the highly sought after and high capital gain area of SE Qld
- Roomy Queenslander house which take advantage of the gorgeous weather
- Loads of potential for crop fattening or stud operation
- Good grass pastures
- Situated in a high rainfall area
- Ample water supply
- Great swimming/canoeing hole in creek
- Sturdy fencing throughout
- Minimal weeds to worry about
- Services like daily mail and school buses – close to your door
 |  | | One of the dams | Creek water |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This property has good access roads, with a bitumen road to within 200 metres of the house. A gravelled road (Portas Road) continues to the house itself.
Power is supplied by Energex, and there is a phone connected; while a daily mail service and a school bus close by is a convenience plus.
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