751 Colgate Road

Yandanooka WA 6522

Situated in the Yandanooka & Dudawa area, 'Sandsprings' is located 32km north east of Three Springs, 42km south east of Mingenew and 142km to the port city of Geraldton.

The property comprises of 3358 arable hectares, with a key feature being the predominately softer soil types - loamy sand, sandy loam, gravelly loam and lesser areas of red loam soils. The paddocks are large & efficient (no less than 100ha), allowing for ease of management and the future implementation of CTF practices. High quality gravel deposits allow the internal road network to be well maintained and suitable for modern machinery and heavy vehicles.

Following the exclusion of livestock in 2007, the property is utilized for a continuous cropping enterprise, with a focus on wheat, canola and lupins. Modern agronomy & nutrition strategies have been implemented across the property. Soil P levels are consistently 25-30mg/kg, soil ameliorants have been applied rotationally and effective weed control underprin strong production records. The 2020 cropping program consists of 2717ha of wheat and 627ha canola.

'Sandsprings' comprises of three distinct (though adjoining) land units - 'Sandsprings Home', 'Norms' & 'Dalgooka Hill'.

'Sandsprings Home' is well serviced by the main homestead and fixed infrastructure. The main residence is a very comfortable 4-bedroom, 1 bathroom, brick & zincalume home, featuring a below ground swimming pool, outdoor entertaining area, air-conditioning and expansive lawns. The modern kitchen and casual dining area adjoin the loungeroom, with easy access to the outdoor living spaces and pool. This home provides very comfortable and practical living.

A 15m x 25m x 6m drive through workshop (with machinery shed lean-to) is complemented by two general purpose machinery sheds, 14m x 9m fertiliser shed (approx. 200t capacity), chemical storage and batching shed, 4 stand shearing shed & steel yards, 1 x 43,000 litre liquids fertiliser tank and 260t grain storage over 9 silos.
Water access is secure and plentiful. Two equipped bores (1 x solar submersible & 1 x electric submersible) supply the property and are complemented by 240kl rainwater storage.

'Norms' is free of fixed infrastructure and comprises of open & efficient cropping paddocks. While currently subdivided into four paddocks, further efficiencies could be gained with the removal of internal fences. The property has access to water via a windmill equipped bore (not maintained) and a shallow well. Soil types are predominantly loamy sand to sandy loam, with approximately 10% considered red loam, clay loam and gravelly loam.

'Dalgooka Hill' has frontage to the Three Springs - Morawa, Bligh & Sheppard Roads. The well-maintained secondary infrastructure and tidy home provide support for the southern end of the aggregation. The fibro and tile residence features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, established gardens, solar hot water system and air conditioning. A workshop, 2 x general purpose machinery sheds, 4 stand shearing shed, 1500bu silo & 100t fertiliser storage is complemented by a scheme water connection and airstrip.

'Sandsprings' is offered for sale as a whole, or in three sperate parcels;

'Sandsprings Home' - 1695ha arable
- 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom main residence with below ground pool.
- Drive through workshop, ample machinery shed space, granular & liquid fertiliser storage, chemical shed & 4 stand shearing shed.
- Mix of loamy sand, sandy loam, gravel loam and red loam soils.
- Plentiful water supply from 2 bores.

'Norms' - 725ha arable
- Open, efficient cropping paddocks.
- Predominantly stronger sandplain, with lesser areas of red loam, clay loam and gravelly loam soils.
- Well-constructed internal roadways for heavy vehicles.
- Single bore (not maintained) with plentiful water.

'Dalgooka Hill' - 938ha arable
- Comfortable 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home.
- Workshop, 2 x GP sheds, 4 stand shearing shed and 100t granular fertiliser storage
- Mostly medium textured soils - red loam, gravel loams and lesser areas of sandy loam / loamy sand soils.
- Scheme water connection and multiple road frontages

'Sandsprings' is a highly regarded property in a tightly held, sought after location.

Inspection by appointment only. For further details please contact exclusive selling agent Yves Beagley on 0438 326 608 or yves.beagley@nutrien.com.au