4650 Grafton Road, Armidale NSW 2350

Area:
'Ponds Creek' is approx. 855.65 ac / 346.28 ha of unrestricted freehold land.

Location:
"Ponds Creek" is located on the well renowned Northern Tablelands in the New England region of NSW and is situated approximately half way between Sydney and Brisbane.

The property is 50km east of the regional city of Armidale on a sealed road. With an estimated resident population of over 30,000 it has a lot to offer all ages., particularly in education with 3 private schools, new Armidale S...

Area:
'Ponds Creek' is approx. 855.65 ac / 346.28 ha of unrestricted freehold land.

Location:
"Ponds Creek" is located on the well renowned Northern Tablelands in the New England region of NSW and is situated approximately half way between Sydney and Brisbane.

The property is 50km east of the regional city of Armidale on a sealed road. With an estimated resident population of over 30,000 it has a lot to offer all ages., particularly in education with 3 private schools, new Armidale Secondary College & the University of New England.

140km in the other direction lies the coastal city of Coffs Harbour with a population of over 70,000 people. Whether your off-farm hobbies are rural or coastal, this property lies in the heart of them all.

Topography:
The topography of this property is predominantly soft undulating granite country comprises of 85% of the soil type with approximately 10% trap and 5% basalt.

Country:
There has been a pasture improvement program in place for 48 years at 'Ponds Creek'. Species planted include perennial rye grass, plantain, cocksfoot, red / white / sub clovers, fescue and turnips. 60% - 70% of the property is regularly slashed or mulched putting organic matter back into the soil. The property offers scope for further pasture improvement.

Fertiliser History:
'Ponds Creek' has been fertilized almost every year since 1968 with some early history dating back to the late 1950's. During this time lime & calphos have been applied in addition to super phosphate which has been applied at 112kg/ha annually.

Vegetation:
The owners have undertaken a Landcare program since 1979 planting a variety of trees and shrubs to provide extra shade and shelter for livestock. Pine trees were planted in 1979-1993, followed by native species planted during 1994-2008 all of which are now well-established providing protection and allowing for earlier shearing & lambing.

Approximately 65% of the understory planted includes five different varieties of wattles, three varieties of bottle brushes and tea tree. Native tree species range from yellow and grey box, two types of peppermint along with two types of gum and stringybark. The current owners have planted approximately 100,000 trees and have roughly 500 new seedlings coming each year.

Water:
'Ponds Creek' boasts a reliable water supply in the form of 48 dams, 2 of which are spring fed. In the 100 plus years of family ownership, the family have never run out of dam water. In addition to numerous dams, Ponds Creek runs through the middle of the property, six water holes along this creek which have never run dry.

Rainfall:
The property receives an annual rainfall of approximately 850mm, making this a secure, highly productive grazing enterprise.

Carrying Capacity:
"Ponds Creek" currently runs 700-900 joined ewes per year depending on season. Lambing percentages of 110-120% with lambs being sold in December through to February. Carrying Capacity is approximately 3DSE.

When taken into account the location, fertility and rainfall, this property would also lend itself to a cattle breeding or backgrounding operation quiet easily.

'Ponds Creek' is currently understocked to ensure a good bulk of feed for the new buyer.

Fencing:
- Fenced into 30 paddocks
- Brand new boundary fence - rabbit netting
- Majority good internal fences, which are mostly plain wire with top barb wire.

Accommodation:
The main home on 'Ponds Creek' is a comfortable brick home, with newly renovated kitchen and bathroom that was built in 1979.
- 3 x bedrooms
- 2 x bathrooms
- 1 x dining area
- 1 x lounge room
- 1 x double garage
- Wood fire & electrical heating

There is a second home located on the property that would need to be renovated to make it livable, but nevertheless, with a bit of 'TLC' would make a nice second home, 'Air BnB', or workers cottage.
- 3 x bedrooms
- 1 x bathroom
- 1 x dining area
- 1 x lounge room

Infrastructure:
- Substantial 5 bay machinery shed built in 2010
- 2 bay machinery shed with cement floor & power
- Hay Shed
- 3 Stand shearing shed with sheep yards.
- Second set of sheep yards across the creek.
- Large weather shed
- Cattle yards plus crush
- 1 x silo
- 1 x Molasses tank
- 1,000 gallon rainwater tank

Agents Remarks:
Nutrien Harcourts Armidale is pleased to offer for sale by auction the property known as "Ponds Creek", Wollomombi that has been in Edmonds family for over 100 years.

This is an opportunity to purchase a quality grazing enterprise, located in a high rainfall area and secured by permanent water.

"Ponds Creek" has an abundance of improved pastures along with a strong super history making it a highly productive farm. It is the ideal balance for anyone looking to pursue a breeding or trading operation in either cattle or sheep.

For further information, please contact your exclusive selling agent:
Joel Fleming - 0467 725 195

Sale Details:
'Ponds Creek' will be sold via an online Auction hosted by AuctionsPlus. If you wish to bid online you will need to visit the AuctionsPlus website and register. This will need to be completed no later than Wednesday 12/05/2021 at 5.00pm.

If you require assistance during the auction, you are more then welcome to come into the Nutrien Harcourts Armidale branch where staff will be available to help you during the auction. Phone bidding to approved buyers will also be available on the day.

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Nutrien Harcourts Armidale
59 Bundarra Road
Armidale NSW 2350
P: 02 6772 8188