9985 Hume Highway

Little Billabong NSW 2644

The property features outstanding infrastructure including new state of the art undercover cattle yards with Hydraulic crush & pneumatic gates. Stud cattle selling complex which is home to the Ravensdale Poll Hereford Stud, plus 2 other sets of cattle yards, 5 stand woolshed with Pratley yards, 600 ton aerated silo, 4 x Kotzur silos, new machinery shed (60m x 18m), 4 x haysheds, plus ancillary shedding. Fencing is described as excellent, of steel construction and full electric support, dedicated laneways for the ease of stock movement. Property access is via well-formed roads throughout and features established Landcare projects.

The magnificent Federation (Circa 1900's) Homestead comprising 8 bedrooms + office, formal lounge room, formal dining room, full size billiard room, 2 x bathrooms and 4 x toilets, covers almost 500 sq mtr's and has recently been fully renovated (nearing completion), featuring a large swimming pool with astonishing views of the Wantagong Valley. Improvements of the property include new stone gas fire, installation of ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning throughout, new storm water and rainwater drainage, in addition, a 63mm ring main has been installed around the Homestead for fire security.

In addition to the Dalriada Homestead, there is the renovated Wirruna Homestead (Circa 1900's) comprising 4 x bedrooms, 2 x bathrooms, dining room, granny flat with separate bathroom, pool (not in use) and tennis court with established gardens.

Adjacent to the Wirruna Homestead, the property features a delightfully renovated stone Guest Cottage, plus a 3 bedroom Managers Home in good condition.

Dalriada features an excellent water system supplied by 2 bores, transferred to 3 large reservoirs and reticulated throughout, plus surface dams. In addition, a surface water licence extraction from the Billabong Creek that is piped to Dalriada to further enhance drought proofing of the property. The sale includes a 200 megalitre irrigation licence. Pasture improvement has been the key driver for high production with good applications of lime, fertiliser and compost. Varieties include phalaris based pastures comprising fescue, clover, rye grass, chicory, tillies radish (brassica) plus other annual fodder crops for silage and hay production.

Staged Expressions of Interest

STAGE ONE
Public marketing commences - 23rd October 2021
Supervised site visits (Covid safe) - 25th October 2021
Closing date for lodgement EOI - 26th November 2021
Short listed parties notified - 27th-28th November 2021

STAGE TWO
Short listed parties invited to participate in a Private Auction
scheduled for the 1st December 2021 @ 1pm, at the Dalriada Homestead

Inspections by appointment only

David Gittoes 0409 362 722
297 Schubach Street, Albury NSW 2640
P: 02 6021 3355
E: david.gittoes@elders.com.au