307 Number Six Branch Road

No. 6 Branch QLD 4859

Freehold Tenure - Two Titles.
Rates: $6,866.90 per year with discount.

Without doubt, one of the best presented, smaller grazing properties in this coastal extremely scenic hinterland area. Only approximately 14km from the thriving rural township of Innisfail, it is ideally located for both lifestyle and small-scale commercial beef production.
Mainly volcanic Red soil type with some areas of Orange Clay types.
Estimated that 80-85% of available area is useable with balance taken up in creeks and timber lines dropping back down toward the South Johnstone River.

Huge amount of work has been done on fencing into 11 cell grazing and 3 larger paddocks, all interconnected by 2 laneways back to the yards. Most of this fencing has been done over the last 3-4 years.
New set of steel panel and cable yards, with B-double access, covered work area, crush with scales and loading facility.
There is another set of steel yards in a less accessible position, but which are still used for small or quick job requirements.
Water has been carefully thought through and works exceptionally well.
Approx. 4km of underground poly pipe has been installed from the Bore Pump in the South Johnstone River (63mm) up to 3 tanks, which then gravity feeds the whole property via 50mm and 40mm poly and troughs in all paddocks.
The other significant improvement has been the establishment of highly improved pasture stands with an emphasis on legumes underpinned by application, of their own brewed organic fertilizers and an aeration program as the grazing cell is vacated.
Pasture species include Brachiaria, Splenda Setaria, Pinto Peanut, Glycine and Beefmaster Stylo.

Homestead: Had a complete makeover and has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and office, with downstairs laundry and shower/toilet. Open plan kitchen/dining and lounge with air- conditioning in 2 bedrooms.
Freshly painted, new blinds and floor coverings and window tinting. New HWS (gas) and stove (also gas).
A new covered back deck is a feature, affording elevated views over a lot of the property, out to the surrounding hills and valleys of this visually spectacular district.
The homestead is fully fenced in and has had new gardens, including vegetables and fruit trees planted.
Machinery Shed: Approximately 28m x 10m, 2 bays, including workshop, are concrete floored and can be fully locked up, apart from 2 bays at one end. Three phase power.
Steel frame and G/I cladding.
Plant List: Kubota 4WD tractor with 6-foot Howard Slasher and FEL bucket, 500 litre Croplands spray unit with retractable hose & Blade 460 Quad.

This property is a credit to its Owners and reflects several years hard work. The setting is absolutely stunning and this is complimented by the practical workability of the layout and which supports the concept of maximizing the properties performance with intensive cell grazing and established improved pastures.
The homestead offers very comfortable country living with panoramic views and attractive garden surrounds. Water is very secure with the Johnstone River plus two wells one of which is at the house and supplies good quality water and which can be reverse pumped into the main system if there were to be a breakdown on the River supply side.
There has been a lot of effort put into the pasture and soil health part of this operation with the application of custom made organic fertilisers having obvious positive effects. The grazing cells are rotated every 5-10 days depending on the time of year with the whole cycle coming around approximately every 6 weeks.
The property is a comfortable distance from Innisfail and there is a school bus and weekly garbage service available.
This property would suit a small stud operation also and could appeal to retiring or semi retiring cattlemen who never wish to see a drought again. Although a fully functional beef production unit there is also a strong lifestyle element in a property like this with its scenic surrounds, closeness to town and the ocean, good local river fishing and vigorous growing abilities in terms of gardens/crops.

Best appreciated by inspection and is for genuine sale at $1,495,000.

Contact Ruralco Property Qld Rural agent Peter MacPherson on M:0447 941 110 / E:pmacpherson@qldrural.com.au