"Smiths Creek Station" 428 ha (1,058ac) Freehold
Smiths Creek Station is for sale as a whole or is available in 4 separate titles on the proviso that the homestead block is to be sold first. This valley is incredibly beautiful and with frontage to the Macleay River adds opportunity as a tourist enterprise as well. To the investor, purchase the whole property and reap the benefits of turning over each of the blocks at will. To the grazier you can take advantage of improved pasture on excellent soils with a safe rainfall to match. The angles of opportunity with this property are endless be it a retreat, getaway , grazing enterprise or your favourite fishing spot.
Property Description
Situation
Smiths Creek Station is located at 8314 on the Armidale/ Kempsey Road, Lower Creek, 2440. It is 84 km west of Kempsey, 30 km west of Bellbrook village and 95km east of Armidale.
Area
428 ha (1,058 ac) Freehold
Title
Smiths Creek Station is to be offered as a whole or in 4 separate titles (Details to follow)
Rates
Armidale Regional Council $1,931.16 p.a.
Northern Tablelands Local Land Services $770.05 p.a.
Country
Soft creek flats rising up to some steeper timbered ridges. Double frontage to Smiths Creek and approx. 1km frontage to the Macleay River. Soils range from chocolate alluvial soils along the creeks, trap like on the ridges to softer brush type soils on the tops of the ridges . Timber is mainly Stringy Bark, Cedar, Mahogany and Apple Box with River Oak along the creek .Cleared country equates to approx 80% of the property. Elevation ranges from 150m - 500m ASL.
Rainfall
1,143mm (45in) average annual rainfall
Water
Smiths Creek Station has approx 1km of frontage to the Macleay River and is transversed by Smiths Creek. There are 10 dams, with a pump station on the creek which supplies water to a 66,000L tank at the main homestead. Rainwater tanks are situated on each of the residences.
Fencing
Subdivided into 13 paddocks with the majority of the internal fences being plain wire running off a 240V energizer. Boundary is mainly split posts and barb.
Pasture Improvement
Introduced pastures include Paspalum ,Kikuyu , Setaria ,Bluegrass , Digit, Panic, Barhee and a mixture of clovers. The property has a history of single super application.
General
This property has rural power and mobile phone coverage. There is sufficient room to establish an airstrip but otherwise the closest rail and air connections are at Kempsey.
There is a primary school at Bellbrook and secondary education at Kempsey. Mail is delivered 3 times per week. The closest saleyards are at Kempsey & Armidale while the closest meat works are at Macksville & Wingham.
Carrying Capacity
150 cows & calves + 30 restockers (conservative)
Marketing
Smith Creek Station is offered as a whole or alternatively it is being offered in 4 different titles with the improvements , areas and prices as follows;
1.) HOMESTEAD ( 148.1ha / 365.8ac ) POA
A Jacaranda lined driveway leads up to magnificent 4 bedroom homestead of hardwood timber construction which is surrounded by sweeping verandahs. Air conditioned with recently renovated bathroom, laundry and walk in pantry this homestead oozes nostalgia. High ceilings add to the period that this house was developed and the views are second to none. The homestead block fronts the Macleay River for approx 1 Km with excellent fishing for fresh water Mullet and Perch and huge potential to develop a camping facility and caravan park. Double frontage to Smiths Creek which has a pump station supplying fresh water to a 66,000L tank for the house and gardens.
Other improvements include;
6 bay machinery shed (12m x 22m) , concrete floor, 240v power, coolroom & work benches.
Large Greenhouse (10m x 17m)
Large saddle shed with single phase power
Steel cattle yards to easily work 200 head which includes a Q-catch crush with scales,chinbar, adjustable race and a covered calf cradle. The yards are watered with the race, force yard and round yard all concreted.
Divided into 5 paddocks and fenced predominately by plain wire utilizing an energizer operating off 240v.
Established fruit trees and improved pasture.
2.) COTTAGE ON HILL ( 83.93ha / 207.3 ac ) POA
This block is situated on the south east corner of the property with commanding views of the Macleay River as well as legal access to the river. It has a 2 bedroom cottage in need of renovations as well as a single garage. There is a rainwater tank and 240v power. It has 4 dams as well as double frontage to Smiths Creek and is divided into 3 paddocks.
3.) COTTAGE UP VALLEY ( 49.63 ha /122.6 ac ) POA
This block is midway along the eastern edge of the property. It is also has a 2 bedroom cottage in need of renovations but has 2 covered in sheds. The cottage has 240v power as well as a rain water tank. It has 1 large dam as well as double frontage to Smiths Creek and is divided into 3 paddocks.
4.) BACK BLOCK ( 146.71 ha / 362.4 ac ) POA
This block takes up the northern end of the property with the accommodation being a hut with a shower , toilet and a rain water tank but no power. It is divided into 2 paddocks , has 1 dam and also double frontage to Smiths Creek. There is a handy set of timber and steel cattle yards on the creek, big enough to work 40-50 head with an Eco head bail.