Troths Lane

Quandialla NSW 2721

The Phone Code for this property is: 12592. Please quote this number when phoning or texting.

SARATOGA is a 180 Acre 4 bedroom 2 bath homestead with a 2 stand shearing shed with numerous shedding property. 168 acres of Freehold title with 12 acres of crown land perpetual lease hold. Workshop with concrete floor, 3 car gal clad garage and stable. 2 x 50 ton silo's needing repair, an old army hut half moon raised hay shed with 2 loading platforms. A 4 bay timber pole frame machinery shed needing some repair. All steel elevated 2 independent stand shearing shed with one equipped, with near new in good serviced order shearing plant. With recent rebuilt all steel loading ramp and steps. 10 klm from the township of Quandialla NSW, which is centrally located between 4 major reagional towns. 46 klm to Grenfell and 59 klm to West Wyalong 63 klm to Temora and 65 klm to Young the cherry capital of NSW. Mid state weekly stock markets at Forbes. Silos at Quandialla. Freight rail at Quandialla.

School at Quandialla ex central school but now years 1-6, with high school bus to Grenfell. Quandialla has a post office with mail delivery 3 times a week. Quandialla has a beautiful 25 meter swimming pool with a strong swimming club. A small grocery shop and the lovely Bland pub, which serves meals as well as a bowling club.

The country is generally level red pine country, predominantly red fertile loams with small amounts of chocolate and grey loams. Timbered with yellow and grey box and white cypress pine. Approximately 150 acres cleared for farming but leaving plenty of shade and shelter for stock.

Supplied by 3 surface dams filled by the Burrandong creek catchment with a highly valued potable 7ppm water bore which has just been completely renewed and 6000 gallons of rainwater storage connected to house and gardens via pressure pumps. The average annual rainfall is 600mm.

WATER WATER WATER, POTABLE WATER STRAIGHT FROM THE BORE. Drought proofing this property from harsh droughts, which any farmer knows is KEY to a sustainable property. Parts of Quandialla is well known amongst water borers and diviners for its clean underground drinkable water, which this property has in spades.

A key aspect to this property is the absence of any chemical applications in over 25 years opening potential for organic certification. The property is in a tightly held high value cropping location which has previously grown wheat, barley, canola and sorghum with average yields for the area.This area successfully produces crops even in the toughest of droughts as it sits on the edge of the flat country before rising to the great dividing range to the east, resulting in the weather systems dropping reliable rain. Estimated carrying capacity of 2.5 DSE with pasture improvements would increase carrying capacity.

Property is divided into 3 paddocks which are all watered. All power poles and transformers have recently been renewed as well as 90 % of the fences and gates which has been done in ringlock. Along with a laneway to sheep yards and shearing shed and a new 70 head horse and cattle yards with vet crush and adjustable loading ramp. Phone landline and high speed satellite internet.

Main dwelling is a large 4 bedroom 2 bathroom rustic appearance timber and fibro clad (lap board) feature cottage. Carpet in elevated area wood heater and open fireplace in large kitchen and large stone open fireplace in adjacent family room. Reverse cycle air conditioning up stairs. Bed sitter room large kitchen separate dining and lounge room plus family room and sewing room, laundry bathroom and 2 toilets. House is in need of some renovation.

Character is the best way to describe the house and surrounding yards on this property. The setting is fresh and green and imparts a feeling of serenity. The acres are small but productive. Water is plentiful. The property would make an ideal retreat or weekender or small scale farm with income to get away from all the bustle of city living.