Description
MOLLYDALE IS NOW FOR SALE! – SERIOUS FARMERS TAKE NOTE!
Potential for a wind farm (ground work has been done)
High carrying capacity
Proven high annual rainfall – No Flooding
Holistic Management System in place
Lovely soils and improved pastures
27 Mega Litre irrigation licence
Excellent yards, crush and loading ramp
Large 5 bedroom family home
2nd Accommodation with shower, water and gas (This is set up in one of the bays in the 5-bay Shed)
Owner prepared to stay/manage property if needed for 3 to 6 months post sale
Great location, being near Dorrigo. Armidale, Grafton and the coast (Coffs Harbour) range between 30 minutes to an hour away.
VERY RARELY DOES SUCH A FARM OF THIS CALIBRE AND POTENTIAL COME ABOUT!
Mollydale is an 857 Acre (343 Hectare) rural cattle property, in superb rainfall area (with no flooding). It has 47 paddocks, 18 dams, orchard, shed and a 5 bedroom family home plus many other improvements. Mollydale has been run according to Holistic Management Principles for 12 years, with the effect really starting to show now. Each paddock receives a 90 day rest period rotationally. All paddocks have quality fencing and are checked regularly.
Without a doubt, Mollydale has the best set of cattle yards in the district, with crush, calf cradle, and loading ramp. It will run 200 breeders winter and summer without having to buy food for winter! It also has an orchard with a large variety of fruit trees along with a 10 bed vegetable garden.
Main grasses include Kikuyu, Red and white clover, Lotus, Cocksfoot, Rye (Crusaders and Sampson) and Paspallui,Couch,Chicory,Plantain & Yarrow.
AMPLE WATER:-
Annual rainfall for last 21 years is 1120mm PA, 49 inches
17 dams spring fed
6 spring fed creeks in gullies with many water holes
One permanent creek that runs through two paddocks called pinch creek
It has 5 gravity fed troughs from a big tank near the house that is pumped full from the river and 5 gravity fed troughs from fenced off dams.
The Blicks River is the northern border to the property on 5 paddocks. A number of platypus live in the river and one of the large dams
27 Mega Litre irrigation license and equipment
ADDITIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
It has a five bay shed with cool room, band saw set up on bench, and a work bench with more than adequate shelving
Two stables for horses
The 2nd accommodation has a bath, shower, water and gas and is ideal for farm manager/workers
200,000 Litre water tank
THE RESIDENCE:-
The residence is superbly positioned offering 360 degrees of magnificent rural views. You can almost see Coffs Harbour from here!
The family home offers very comfortable living with 5 bedrooms, two shower facilities and 2 separate toilets. It is a brick veneer residence with Colourbond roofing and is well insulated. It has a modern kitchen with double sinks, walk in pantry and gas cooking. The living areas are open planned and the whole house is fully tiled (easy to clean and allergy free). The outside garden area is fully fenced.
All in all, Mollydale is not to be missed by the serious farmer!
Potential for a wind farm (ground work has been done)
High carrying capacity
Proven high annual rainfall – No Flooding
Holistic Management System in place
Lovely soils and improved pastures
27 Mega Litre irrigation licence
Excellent yards, crush and loading ramp
Large 5 bedroom family home
2nd Accommodation with shower, water and gas (This is set up in one of the bays in the 5-bay Shed)
Owner prepared to stay/manage property if needed for 3 to 6 months post sale
Great location, being near Dorrigo. Armidale, Grafton and the coast (Coffs Harbour) range between 30 minutes to an hour away.
VERY RARELY DOES SUCH A FARM OF THIS CALIBRE AND POTENTIAL COME ABOUT!
Mollydale is an 857 Acre (343 Hectare) rural cattle property, in superb rainfall area (with no flooding). It has 47 paddocks, 18 dams, orchard, shed and a 5 bedroom family home plus many other improvements. Mollydale has been run according to Holistic Management Principles for 12 years, with the effect really starting to show now. Each paddock receives a 90 day rest period rotationally. All paddocks have quality fencing and are checked regularly.
Without a doubt, Mollydale has the best set of cattle yards in the district, with crush, calf cradle, and loading ramp. It will run 200 breeders winter and summer without having to buy food for winter! It also has an orchard with a large variety of fruit trees along with a 10 bed vegetable garden.
Main grasses include Kikuyu, Red and white clover, Lotus, Cocksfoot, Rye (Crusaders and Sampson) and Paspallui,Couch,Chicory,Plantain & Yarrow.
AMPLE WATER:-
Annual rainfall for last 21 years is 1120mm PA, 49 inches
17 dams spring fed
6 spring fed creeks in gullies with many water holes
One permanent creek that runs through two paddocks called pinch creek
It has 5 gravity fed troughs from a big tank near the house that is pumped full from the river and 5 gravity fed troughs from fenced off dams.
The Blicks River is the northern border to the property on 5 paddocks. A number of platypus live in the river and one of the large dams
27 Mega Litre irrigation license and equipment
ADDITIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
It has a five bay shed with cool room, band saw set up on bench, and a work bench with more than adequate shelving
Two stables for horses
The 2nd accommodation has a bath, shower, water and gas and is ideal for farm manager/workers
200,000 Litre water tank
THE RESIDENCE:-
The residence is superbly positioned offering 360 degrees of magnificent rural views. You can almost see Coffs Harbour from here!
The family home offers very comfortable living with 5 bedrooms, two shower facilities and 2 separate toilets. It is a brick veneer residence with Colourbond roofing and is well insulated. It has a modern kitchen with double sinks, walk in pantry and gas cooking. The living areas are open planned and the whole house is fully tiled (easy to clean and allergy free). The outside garden area is fully fenced.
All in all, Mollydale is not to be missed by the serious farmer!