“Cumbungi Highlands" is a cattle property located in the renowned and tightly held Ellerston district at the top of the Upper Hunter. A picturesque location with high rainfall, responsive and fertile soils types and a high carrying capacity. The property would lend itself to a multitude of potential income producing applications.

Area, topography & soil types: 1025ha (2531 acres) - Undulating valley floor rising to low hills with some steep hills, continuing up to highly productive plateaus. Elevation from 800 to 1300 meters above sea level. The property comprises of fertile red/chocolate to black basalt soils with a history of pasture improvement in the past (aerial fertiliser application in 2016 (150kg/ha single super) + clover seed).

Water: "Cumbungi Highlands" is extremely well watered with numerous natural flowing mountain streams intersecting the property. Multiple spring fed and catchment dams plus the benefit of a 1000ml average annual rainfall. There is a large spring fed dam at 1250m altitude giving the opportunity to gravity feed water throughout the property if needed.

Fencing & Infrastructure: The property is fenced into 6 main paddocks. Continuously upgraded over the past 6 years with some sections newly constructed. There is a large newly built shed with potential living quarters + two weekender style dwellings (needing work). There are 2 sets of cattle yards including a new steel set of yards located on a neighbouring property allowing ease of receiving and delivering stock. (note this is an agreement that would need to be discussed with the neighbours).

Carrying Capacity: Currently 400-450 steers year in/year out (approx. 4,000 DSE). With further pasture improvement this number could be lifted.

Opportunities:

Pasture Improvement
• The 328acres of plateau country at the top of the block has the potential to be rolled and pasture improved, allowing you to carry steer/acre gaining 1kg day all year round
• Approx. 300 acres at the entrance to the property and along the creek flats open themselves to further pasture improvement, further increasing DSE

Diversified income opportunities:
• Alternative energy proposal negotiated but at the option of the purchaser to finalise , adding potential for further non-farm income and improved alternative access
• Carbon credit opportunity
• Tourism - Being close to the beautiful Barrington Tops , a major tourism area, offers the opportunity for 'city escape' on farm accommodation further diversifying income.

"Cumbungi Highlands" presents a fantastic opportunity to secure a property with all the elements you need to succeed. High rainfall, fertile soils with characteristics that allow you to improve and diversify your income potential. Do not miss out on your opportunity to inspect.

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