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857 ACRE BEEF CATTLE FARM, DORRIGO, NORTHERN RIVERS, NSW
SUPERB ANNUAL RAINFALL FOR LAST 21 YEARS OF 1120MM PER ANNUM
Location / Area
Tyringham, Northern Rivers, NSW
The property is 30 Kilometres west of Dorrigo and almost equal distance from Armidale, Grafton and Coffs Harbour
Property Type / Size
‘Mollydale’ is a 857 Acre (343 Hectare) rural cattle property in superb rainfall area.
The property has 47 paddocks, 17 dams, orchard, shed and a 5 bedroom house.
Price Range
Offers over $1.8 million
Property Information
‘Mollydale’ has been run according to Holistic Management Principles for the last 9 years, with the effect really starting to show now. Each paddock receives a 90 day rest period rotationally. This property features:
- 47 paddocks
- Quality fences, all are checked regularly
- Very good set of cattle yards, best in the district, with crush, calf cradle, and loading ramp
- It will run 200 breeders winter and summer without having to buy food for winter
- It has an orchard with a big variety of fruit trees and a 10 bed vegetable garden
 |  |  | | 857 Acres | 47 Paddocks | View to West |
Pastures
The main grasses are:
- Kikuyu
- Red and white clover
- Lotus
- Cocksfoot
- Rye (Crusaders and Sampson)
- Kangaroo and Barbwire Grass
- Herbs: Yarrow, Plantain and Chicory
Water
This property has ample water with:
- Annual rainfall for last 21 years is 1120mm PA, 49 inches
- 17 dams spring fed
- 6 spring fed creeks in gullies with many water holes
- One permanent creek that runs through two paddocks called pinch creek
- It has 5 gravity fed troughs from a big tank near the house that is pumped full from the river and 5 gravity fed troughs from fenced off dams
- The Blicks River is the northern border to the property on 5 paddocks. A number of platypus live in the river and one of the large dams
- 27 Mega Litre irrigation license and equipment
 |  |  | | 1 of 17 Dams | 6 Creeks | Dam at the Bottom of the Rainforest |
House
This is a Brick 5 bedroom house with:
- 360 degree views
- Colourbond Roof
- Fence surrounding house
- 2 toilets
- 2 showers and spa
 |  |  | | 360 Degree Views | 5 Bedroom House | Fenced Around House |
Infrastructure
- It has a five bay shed with cool room, band saw set up on bench, and a work bench with more then adequate shelving
- Two stables for horses
- A 2nd accommodation with bath, shower, water and gas, ideal for farm manager/workers
- 200,000 Litre water tank
 |  |  | | Water Tank | Tank & Shed | 5 Bay Shed |
Other Property Features
- Altitude of 800metres
- Ground work is done to set up wind farm
- 3 small rainforests
- All ground work has been done with correct authorities to harvest timber from property which will pay new owner well and open up more arable land
 |  |  | | Stock Yard | View to Loading Ramp | Blicks River |
Best Features
- High carrying capacity
- Proven high annual rainfall
- Holistic Management System in place
- Large 5 bedroom family home
- Lovely soils and pastures
- Great climate
- Easy drive to coastal areas
- 27 Mega Litre irrigation licence
- 2nd Accommodation
with shower, water and gas
- Improved pastures
- Excellent yards, crush and loading ramp
- Potential to harvest timber in near future
- Potential for a wind farm
- Owner prepared to stay/manage property if needed for 3 to 6 months post sale
- 30 Kilometres west of Dorrigo
 | | House |
Additional Information
It is really a special property that has been developed to the highest standards.
Call Barry today for more information or to arrange an inspection.
 |  | | Wildlife in Abundance | Platypus |
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