Set in the highly regarded Central Western Tablelands, 'Morella' presents an exceptional opportunity to secure a productive and well improved grazing property in one of the most reliable rainfall areas of New South Wales.
Comprising approximately 490 hectares or 1,225 acres, 'Morella' is located around 15km from Euchareena, 55km from Orange, 65km from Wellington and 45km from Molong. The thriving regional city of Orange is within easy reach, offering excellent education, medical and aged care facilities, quality amenities and a wide range of district attractions.
'Morella' is a property that reflects years of careful planning, considered paddock management and consistent pasture improvement. A history of super and lime applications, combined with the introduction of improved pastures, has helped establish an reliable sheep and wool production property with genuine grazing credentials. The owner currently runs a combination of breeding ewes, trade lambs and the harvesting of rangeland goats, demonstrating the flexibility of the property across both wool and livestock production.
The property features scenic rolling hills rising to some steeper areas, with sheltered valleys and, following recent rains and spring around the corner, a body of feed on the horizon. Approximately 60 per cent of the country has historically been pasture improved with phalaris, ryegrass, cocksfoot and various clovers, complemented by a reliable base of native grasses. Soils range from grey loams through the valleys and lower hills to areas of slate on the higher rocky outcrops.
Water is an notable feature of 'Morella', with excellent security provided by 15 dams, including three spring fed dams, together with an equipped bore. The country is principally timbered by Kurrajong, White Box, Yellow Box and Red Box, with some lighter areas of mixed timber adding shelter and character.
The boundary of 'Morella' is protected by exclusion fencing, adding significant value to the grazing operation and assisting with stock and pasture management. Working infrastructure is a major strength, headlined by an outstanding all steel three stand shearing shed that has been thoughtfully designed for practical sheep and wool handling. The shed features a raised board, excellent shedding capacity for woolly sheep, significant areas of grating, a meal room, shower and toilet facilities, along with lighting throughout, making it a highly functional asset for a serious wool operation.
Further infrastructure includes sheep yards in addition to separate livestock yards that also double for goat handling and loading, well suited to the current enterprise mix of breeding ewes, trade lambs and rangeland goat harvesting. An all steel machinery and hay shed with two bays and roller door access provides valuable storage for plant, equipment, fodder and general farm requirements, while a third fully enclosed shed with concrete floor offers an ideal workshop or secure storage space. Two 40 tonne cone bottom silos are conveniently located for easy access for grain handling.
Privately positioned to capture peaceful rural views and a true sense of seclusion, the tastefully renovated homestead is warm, spacious and inviting. The home offers open plan living, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a rumpus room, office, laundry and mud room, making it well suited to family living or as a comfortable rural base.
With an annual rainfall of approximately 700mm and an owner estimated carrying capacity of around 1,000 ewes, 'Morella' combines scale, productivity, water security and quality improvements in a sought after Central Tablelands location.
Inspection is highly recommended. Contact Frank Power on 0427 454 392.
