One Of Cootamundra's Finest Properties

Miller & James Real Estate is proud to offer 'Springfield' 1679 Stockinbingal Rd to the market for the first time in 120 years. This 943ha (2,340 acre) property has been meticulously managed and cared for by the Hicks family for decades, leaving 'no stone unturned', in the pursuit of both productivity and environmental outcomes. <br/><br/>Located a short 15km north west of Cootamundra, and an easy four hour drive from Sydney, 'Springfield' has front access via the tarred Stockinbingal road.<br/><br/>A tree lined gravel road leads down to the main homestead and infrastructure. A laneway continues past the sheds and down the middle of the property providing convenient access and ease for machinery and stock movments. <br/><br/>'Springfield' has been run as a true mixed faming opertaion with a 2,000 head Willandra blood self replacing merino flock with a winter stocking rate of 7.1 DSE per grazed hectare in 2021. A 526 hectare 2021 cropping program consists of 358 hectares of wheat, 120 hectares of canola and 38 hectares of pasture. Over the years, the Hicks family has won many awards in both cropping and sheep competitions representing a combination of excellent management and the quality of 'Springfield'<br/><br/>Water is supplied to 'Springfield' by a town connection as well as a bore and numerous dams across the property. The 110 metre deep bore is fitted with a Grundfos electric pump, governed to 1,400 litres per hour. The property is subdivided into 36 paddocks with 40 cement troughs and 17 dams supplying water throughout. Most dams were cleaned out in 2019. There is 6kms of solar powered electric boundary fence on 'Springfield'<br/><br/><br/>Set in a beautifully maintained established garden, the four bedroom 'Springfield' homestead was built cicra 1901/1902 from bricks made on the property. In recent years the kitchen and bathroom have been renovated, but the original charm and character remains with a formal dining room and sitting room, high ceilings throughout, and a sweeping verandah. A charming out building in the garden could easily be used for guest accomodation if required. <br/><br/>Working Infrastructure includes;<br/><br/>- Seperate 3 bedroom manager's cottage set in established garden (currently rented)<br/>- Air conditioned 4 stand shearing shed with raised curved board<br/>- All steel sheep yards x 2<br/>- Unregistered 20 tonne W & T Avery weighbridge<br/>- 18 silos (All grain silos fitted with phostoxin boxes at top and bottom)<br/>- Underground fuel tanks<br/>- Dog kennels<br/>- Various machinery sheds <br/>- Hayshed<br/>- Chook run<br/><br/>Sales Process:<br/><br/>'Springfield' is being offered for sale by a two stage Expression of Interest process. The first stage will run until 10.00am Wednesday 6th October 2021 and will seek non-binding offers from interested parties. Stage two will be a period of price discovery and negotiation between the vendor and interested parties with the aim of acceptance of a fully binding offer by the vendor. <br/><br/>Contact:<br/><br/>To request a copy of the IM or to arrange an inspection, contact Angus McLaren on 0428 496 289<br/><br/><br/>