8132 North West Coastal Highway

Ogilvie WA 6535

"Rockvale provides a rare opportunity to purchase quality land in the highly sought after location of Ogilvie.Located 30 kilometres by road north of the thriving town of Northampton, 'Rockvale' is a turn key operation suited to progressive farming enterprises looking to expand into a highly productive grain growing property.The regional centre of Geraldton, with all its amenities is 90 kms south of 'Rockvale'.Approximately 3952 hectares( (9765 acres) of 'Rockvale' are considered arable. There are 15 titles and the property comprises of 4 parcels, being;- 'Rockvale'-2763.46 hectares. Approximate arable area 2321 hectares- 'The Dell'-400.23 hectares. Approximate arable area 371 hectares- 'Titree Gully'- 840.11. Approximate arable area 650 hectares- 'Lone Pine'-816.51 Approximate arable area 610 hectares.With an annual rainfall of 375mm, the property is very productive and is currently devoted to growing high yielding cereal, lupin and canola crops.CBH grain receival facilities are located at Northampton and Binnu (9kms), as well as the Port of Geraldton. These locations ensure competitive freight rates.Soil types are an excellent blend of red granite loams, sand over gravel and strong sandplain.Vegetation is variable across the differing soil types, being mainly York gum and Curara on the stronger loams, with Mallee and Banksia predominating on the sands.The property has been very well managed, using the best agronomic practises, with a strong focus on a constant improvement of soil fertility and nutrition. 38,000 tonnes of limesand have been spread on 'Rockvale, with further application currently being undertaken.Deep ripping, moldboarding and spading amelioration programmes are implemented to ensure soil ph levels are at optimum levels, making it capable of utilising all nutrients applied. Soil tests are available on request.The property boasts excellent infrastructure, with a full complement of machinery and fertiliser sheds, workshop and grain storage silos. There are two homesteads on 'Rockvale' , both of brick construction, which are in good condition.Water is supplied from shallow bores and a permanent soak.There is a full complement of plant and machinery available to the successful purchaser. A list is available on request.The property is ready for the upcoming cropping season, with summer weeds having been sprayed. Seed is available to purchase. Successful buyers will walk into an existing cropping rotational system.While 'Rockvale' is being offered as a whole, the vendor will give consideration to offers on select parcels subject to the sale of the property in its entirety.Contact the exclusive selling agent, Courtney Keeffe on 0429 625 007 to arrange an inspection of this grain growing powerhouse.