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Situated in the historic, well held area of Caragabal, 50km South of Forbes.
The property consists of 3 separate titles, and an enclosure permit of approximately 25 acres.
The soil and land type is undulating light red loam to arable clay soils, with some rocky outcrops, with an average rainfall of 22-24 inches.
The house is a brick veneer home with 4 double bedrooms. The main bedroom has an ensuite and WIR, the remaining bedrooms all have built in robes. The office is large, with a 3 sliding door cupboard. Central bathroom, with toilet located in the laundry. The kitchen contains dishwasher, and 900mm wide Westinghouse gas/electric stove. Large mud room located beside laundry. The home has been substantially renovated, with only the kitchen and mudroom to complete. There is carpet to the bedrooms, lounge, hall, and office. The kitchen and dining are tiled. There is a wood heater located in the lounge. There is an evaporative cooler, ducted to all main rooms. The main bedroom also has a reverse cycle split system installed. There is a 6m x 6m undercover, concreted entertainment area adjoining the house. There is a 6m x 6m garage with single drive through access attached. The house has a 10Kw solar system on the roof with gross metering. There is an instant gas hot water service that is only 12 months old. There is a self-contained 6m x 7m granny flat/office (not currently connected to power or water).
Water for the house is well catered for, with 2 x 25,000L and one 12,000L plastic tanks. There is also 2 x 30,000L concrete tanks. There is a pump on the dam to provide water to the garden. There are 2 x 250,000L Pioneer Water tanks located at the machinery sheds (not currently hooked up)
Sheds: Main garage was built in late 2019, and is 12m deep, and 24m wide, with a clearance height of 3.6m. The workshop shed is 15m deep, and 9.4m wide, with a mezzanine level to the back third, concreted floor, and swinging doors. There is a storage shed that is 12m deep, and 8m wide, with concreted floor, and swinging doors. There is a multi-purpose shed that is 12m deep, and 9m wide, with power. There are 2 machinery sheds beside each other. The first is 22.5m long x 13m wide, with a 7m wide skillion. The main shed was built in late 2019, it is 20m deep x 48m long, with 5m clearance, and 6 x 8m wide bays.
Shearing Shed: Is 2 stand, with power, with a holding capacity of approximately 350 adult sheep. The attached sheep yards have a holding capacity of approx. 1,000 head. The cattle yards also attached have a holding capacity of 100 head, with a Red River bugle forcing yard and vet crush. There is a variable height loading ramp.
Silos: There are 5 x 50T HE sealed silos with fumigation, installed late 2019. There is also 1 x 40T silo, and 1 x 30T pellet silo.
Land: The property is divided into 13 paddocks, with 15 dams, and Sandy Creek running through it. 12 of the dams were cleaned out and enlarged in 2019. 90% of the fencing is excellent, and 10% adequate. There is a quarry with approx. 1,000T of gravel pushed up. There is also a loading ramp located in the quarry. Soil testing and substantial soil improvements where required, have been carried out over the last 8 years.
All information and test results can be provided upon request for that time
The property has been mainly used for cattle for the last 8 years, with cropping to sustain the stock.
History: This property was the location of bushranger Ben Hall's homestead and yards in the early 1860's for his lease of 10,000 acres, being 'Sandy Creek Station'. Many artifacts have been located close to where the dwelling was located.
The neighbouring property is also for sale, so there is the opportunity to expand.
Online auctions - https://www.farmtender.com.au/listing/rural-property/mixed-farms/under-auction-ben-hall-country-1167-acres-of-mixed-farming
Starting Wednesday 3rd Feb 2021 at 8:00am - Finishing Saturday 6th Feb 2021 at 8:00pm.
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