Just 22kms north-west of Barrington in a scenic valley, lies "Rockdale", a productive farm rising up from the Bowman River with rural views in all directions. Enjoying superb river frontage, there is endless potential here to develop an enviable agricultural business whilst enjoying a rural lifestyle.
Property features include:-
• 264 acres of grazing land.
• Extensive Bowman River frontage (2.3kms).
• Direct access from Bowman River Road & Mud Hut Road.
• Topography is flat to gentle at front (approx. 50%), including the riverside paddocks, with hilly/ridge grazing (approx. 50%) rising
from around 280m to 470m.
• Predominantly cleared, excepting ridges & gullies, with shade trees remaining.
• Main Farm - 225 ac (91.0 ha) divided into 6 paddocks. Includes the farmhouse, sheds, water tanks & yards.
• The main farm has 5 dams including a very large new dam which provides water to stock troughs around the property.
• Eastern River Paddock - 21 ac (8.5 ha) with 930 m river frontage and significant silage production
• Northern River Paddock - 18 ac (7.4 ha) with 844 m river frontage and significant silage production.
• Carrying capacity is estimated at 50-60 breeding units plus replacements year round.
• Average Annual Rainfall around 1,100-1,200 ml.
• Ability to pump from Bowman River to an elevated PVC header tank (23kL).
• The renovated farmhouse provides a new kitchen & bathroom with underfloor heating, spacious living room with fireplace, timber floors, high ceilings (insulated), 3 large bedrooms (2 with built-in robes), a mudroom/office and wide veranda at rear.
• 5 house water tanks (56kL).
• Double carport by farmhouse.
• 12m x 7m machinery shed with water tank (5kL).
Further improvements include:-
• 3 bay open-sided machinery shed with water tank (20kL).
• Two old dairy buildings with associated yards and water tank (20kL).
• Old silo and pumphouse.
• Modern stockyards.
• Stockproof fencing.
• Excellent water security - river, dams & approx. 124kL total in tanks.
If you are searching for a working farm with proven grazing capacity, established infrastructure, and potential for further herd development, don't miss the opportunities and rural lifestyle available here at "Rockdale".
