13132 Lachlan Valley Way
Condobolin, NSW 2877

This extensive rural cropping property, known as 'Wardry', spans approximately 1,863 hectares (4,604 acres) and is situated along the Lachlan River, 40 kilometers downstream of Condobolin in the Kiacatoo irrigation region of the Lachlan Valley. The property benefits from bitumen road frontage to the Lachlan Valley Way, providing excellent access. It is centrally located within reach of regional cities including Parkes (140 km), Forbes (140 km), Orange (240 km), Griffith (190 km), and Wagga Wagga (280 km), as well as cotton gins at Hillston (165 km) and Warren (220 km).

The land features typical Lachlan River alluvial soils, ranging from grey clays to red clay loams, which are considered first class and suitable for a wide variety of crops such as cotton, sorghum, corn, pulses, and cereals. The property includes timbered areas along the river and infrastructure zones with species such as river red gum, yellow box, and rosewood. Historically, the property has been utilized for intensive irrigation and dryland cropping, with 504 hectares dedicated to first class irrigation and 1,180 hectares to dryland cropping. The remaining area is used for improved pastures including bambatsi panic and premier digit grass, supporting grazing activities. The property holds MyBMP accreditation, reflecting its commitment to sustainability, ethical production, and environmental management.

Irrigation infrastructure on the property supports 504 hectares of flood irrigation, divided into 466 hectares with siphons and 38 hectares with bankless irrigation. Key irrigation assets include a 24-inch three-phase electric river pump, a 20-inch recycle pump powered by a Cummins diesel motor with a discharge tower, a storage dam with a capacity of 350 megaliters, and a recycle dam system with a capacity of 30 megaliters. Additionally, a porosity channel height and pump monitoring system is installed to optimize irrigation management.

The property improvements are extensive and include a completely renovated homestead featuring 4 to 5 bedrooms and a granny flat, a swimming pool, a four-bay garage, a carport, a chook yard, and a large established garden equipped with a new watering system and ducted air conditioning. There is a new machinery shed measuring 60 meters by 20 meters with six bays and three-phase power, a 32,000-litre fuel storage tank, and 220,000 litres of rainwater storage. Additional facilities include a 20-meter by 8-meter wash down bay with three-phase power, a 250 square meter machinery shed, a 64 square meter workshop with three-phase power, and a chemical shed that is MyBMP accredited, featuring an emergency shower and lockable storage. Security is enhanced by a Landwatch system with eight cameras. The property also includes two three-bedroom cottages equipped with solar power, battery storage, off-grid systems, new kitchens, and flooring. Five silos are present (two 50-tonne and three 40-tonne), along with steel and timber cattle yards and two gravel pits.

Water entitlements available for purchase include up to 7,000 megaliters of general security Lachlan River irrigation water, including 5,000 megaliters of 'take' water. The property also holds 33 megaliters of high security stock and domestic water, with a piped water system supplying grazing paddocks, troughs, and house garden water. The average annual rainfall in the area is approximately 450 millimeters, according to the Condobolin Bureau of Meteorology. The property boasts 4 kilometers of permanent Lachlan River frontage and holds a zero share high security water license.

The sales process is conducted via Expression of Interest, with the closing date set for July 2nd, 2026, at 12:00 pm. Early access to the property is available for the upcoming cotton season, providing potential buyers with an opportunity to prepare for agricultural activities.