160 Rocky Gully Road
Emu Creek, QLD 4355

Overview

527 Acres Of Pure Potential - Undulating, Usable & Unmissable

This rural cropping property offers a substantial landholding of 527 acres (213 hectares) of cleared, undulating country that extends to black soil flats, ideal for a variety of agricultural pursuits. The land includes 25 acres of cultivation flats that have been used for over 20 years for hay production, including lucerne and cereal crops, demonstrating its productive capacity. The property is divided into 18 internal paddocks featuring native and improved grasses, suitable for both horses and cattle, providing excellent grazing options.

Access to the property is convenient with 2.5 kilometers of frontage along the New England Highway and an additional 2 kilometers of road frontage on Rocky Gully Road, which serves as the entrance. This accessibility enhances the property's appeal for farming operations and lifestyle purposes.

The water infrastructure is well-developed, comprising four water storage tanks and a stock bore that supplies water to eight paddocks. Additionally, there are eight dams and semi-permanent waterholes located along the gullies, ensuring reliable water sources for livestock and irrigation needs.

Irrigation facilities include one irrigation bore with underground 4-inch mains, aluminum mains pipes, and 3-inch spray lines, supporting efficient water distribution across the property.

Several sheds and outbuildings support the property's agricultural functions, including a bunkhouse equipped with a kitchen, shower, and toilet, an 18m x 12m hay shed, an 18m x 15m machinery shed, a 15m x 9m hay shed, two general sheds, and a steel grain silo. These structures provide ample storage and operational space for farming equipment and supplies.

Power supply is robust, featuring mains power supplemented by solar energy with 24 roof-mounted panels and a 5kW inverter feeding back to the grid. Three-phase power is also available to the sheds, supporting heavy machinery and operational needs.

Cattle facilities include timber stockyards, a steel crush, and scales, facilitating livestock management and handling. For equestrian activities, the property offers a steel-panelled sand arena measuring 60m x 30m, suitable for all disciplines, a covered sand round yard with a 12m diameter, and an outdoor round yard, catering to horse training and exercise requirements.

The comfortable country home on the property is a timber construction featuring three bedrooms, air conditioning, and a wood heater. The modern kitchen and bathroom provide contemporary living conveniences. The home includes a wet room with laundry and a second toilet, enhancing functionality for family living. Outdoor amenities include a 2-car garage, an 11m x 4.1m inground freshwater swimming pool with a pergola shelter, an enclosed sunroom, a deck, a screened patio, a fenced house yard, and a large fenced dog yard, offering extensive outdoor living and recreational options.

This property represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the larger blocks in the district, last offered for sale in 2003. Its location benefits from direct access to the New England Highway, facilitating easy travel to nearby facilities and services that support both farming enterprises and a balanced lifestyle. The township of Crows Nest is approximately a 20-minute drive away, providing access to shops, produce markets, medical centers, veterinary services, banks, gyms, restaurants, and schools. The property is situated about one hour north of Toowoomba and 2.5 hours west of Brisbane.

Beyond its agricultural potential, the property is noted for its natural beauty and diverse fauna, including parrots, pademelons, echidnas, and a healthy koala population, contributing to a picturesque and tranquil rural environment. With only one shared boundary, the property offers privacy and quiet living.

Whether for an experienced farmer, an Agri-Tourism investment, or a family seeking a country lifestyle, this property offers extensive infrastructure improvements and endless possibilities for a variety of rural pursuits and lifestyle aspirations.

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