"Gilgai" Gunnedah
AREA: 403.8 hectares or 997.81 acres
SITUATION: Gilgai is located only 35km North West of Gunnedah in the Emerald Hill area. Boggabri is just 34km to the North, with Narrabri only 91km away and Tamworth 108km. The area is well regarded for its versatility from a cropping and grazing perspective, being well served by both grain storage facilities as well as livestock markets and feedlots.
COUNTRY: Of the 403 hectares or 997 acres, 303.52 ha or 750 acres is cultivation, with 230 ha or 568 acres planted to Maximus Barley and 45ha or 111.2 acres planted to grazing oats. The balance would be considered grazing/support country. Topography is level to gently sloping, with soil types predominantly red loams with some area of heavy loam and chocolate soils. Timber is predominantly Apple & Whitebox.
WATER: Stock water to the property is supplied by 7 earth dams, as well as a bore currently unequipped. The home is serviced by rainwater which is harvested from the home and sheds.
HOME: Basic yet very comfortable, the home offers three good size bedrooms, wrap around verandah and sunroom, polished timber floors, wood fire and split system air conditioner. The home is currently rented for $400/week.
IMPROVEMENTS: The property has function, fit for purpose improvements without being overdone. A key feature is the outstanding workshop, with full steel frame, concrete floor and lunchroom/amenities. The shed is fully lockable also. An open hay/machinery shed (approx. 340m2), steel cattle yards and 2 silos ensure ease of operation. Fencing is in generally good order with a large percentage of new boundary fencing.
REMARKS: A tidy property, with a versatile mix of country, is presented for genuine and outright sale. Offering a good mix of country whilst not being top heavy on improvements, Gilgai will be offered for public auction on Thursday 19 September in Tamworth. Call Tim Walsh from Ray White Rural Gunnedah on 0427256049 or Riley Gibson from Ray White Rural Tamworth on 0417441688 to arrange an inspection.