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Greentop Station, Bowen

Grazing property close to town & beach Bowen

$3.90M including Cattle & Plant

ID #7181

Land Size

6300 hectares

Property Description

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Henry Slaney

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Location:Greentop is a well-positioned cattle station located approximately 40km by road from Bowen and is about 5km off the Collinsville Road. The coastal town of Bowen offers terrific lifestyle options including fishing, outstanding beaches and sporting activities. As a town of approx 10000 people Bowen offers schools, hospital and medical services, supermarkets and is home to the nearby Abbott Coal loading facilities, a substantial horticultural industry and a Commercial Fishing fleet. The township of Collinsville is approximately 60km SW of Bowen. From a grazing perspective there are large Meatworks located in Mackay and Townsville, Live Export depots in Townsville and saleyards in Charters Towers and Nebo. Tenure title: Rolling Term Lease - expiry 30.9.2055. Area: 6300ha (approx 15560 acres) Rainfall: Bowen average 880mm pa (approx 35inches). Homestead complex:The homestead consists of a modern 205sqm 3-bedroom house with verandah front and rear with ceiling fans throughout. The house is wired for A/C but not installed. Services include rural power, telephone, fax free-to-air satellite TV and council maintained road to the property boundary, which is approx 1.8km from the homestead. The house is set on the banks of Euri Creek and is set in a garden of lawn and fruit trees. There is a number of sheds Machinery shed – L-shaped, combination machinery & workshop, 27m x 23m, colourbond, power to workshop. Storage shed (large) – 14m x 7m, colourbond, concrete floor, roller doors front and rear, lockable, power, kitchen sink, high water tank, formerly used for accommodation in the very early days of station occupancy (1990’s). Currently used for general storage. Adjacent Ablution Block, 7m x 3m, colourbond, shower, toilet, laundry area. Brian’s shed – 14m x 8m, colourbond, concrete floor roller door, lockable. Lawn locker shed – 6m x 3m, concrete floor, general storage Fuel shed – 6m x 3m, storage of drum fuel and oils, houses the backup 5KVA diesel powered Genset. Genset capable of powering homestead complex. Underground power – the complex has complete underground power Country: Greentop runs north from a frontage of about 6km to Euri creek on its southern boundary. Overall the country runs from large areas of creek flats off Euri Creek and Sheep Station Creek to undulating and hilly forest country with range country in the north-western and western sections of the property. Soils range from alluvial creek flat loams to gravelly and sandy duplex types to areas of darker heavier soils on the north and north-eastern sides. Splitters and Sheep Station Creek systems have their headwaters on Greentop. Greentop is predominantly timbered with Narrow leaf Ironbark, Moreton Bay Gum, Bloodwood, Poplar Gum, Beefwood and Blue Gum plus scattered Quinine, Tea Tree, Wattle and Cocky Apple. Pastures species include Urachloa, Indian Couch, Forest Mitchell, and a substantial impact of Seca & Verano Stylos and Wynn Cassia in areas. Rhodes grass has been planted on creek flats. Woody Weeds: There are scattered areas of Lantana, Rubbervine and Chinee Apple which is generally well controlled via a consistent weed control programme. PMAV: There is approximately 1000ha (2500acres) of Category X (white) locked in with a certified PMAV. There are also two timber thinning permits covering a combined 4200ha. Water: Stockwater is provided by 9 bores with tanks which supply 24 troughs. There is a small contribution from seasonal waterholes and four very small dams. Essentially the piped stockwater is a significant tool used to manage and muster the herd. Euri Creek is fenced out of the property for management reasons however Greentop does have riparian water rights for livestock and domestic purposes. Bores range in depth from approx 18 to 36m and water supply quality and quantity is good. The two bores at the house have mains power and supply both the homestead complex and stockwater needs. The bores around the runs are mostly powered by petrol motors but could be converted to solar if desired. Cattle: The Brahman and Brahman Cross herd included in the sale is of high quality and quite temperament. Predominantly the herd is a grey brahman breeder base with Grey brahman Bulls however, Charbray Bulls have been in the herd for approximately 6 years so there is now a Charbray influence thorough the younger breeders. The herd for sale comprises approx 400 females (12mths and older) and approx 10-15 bulls plus progeny. The herd is not age branded and are joined on a continuous mating basis. Additionally there is approx 90 mixed age steers available, but if available at the time may be included by negotiation. Plant & Machinery: Included is a comprehensive list of plant and machinery including Dozer, trucks, utes, tractors and bikes. All gear is older and well used but has been properly maintained. Vendor comments: Greentop is operated as a Brahman breeding property which, depending on season, can run up to 800-1000 mixed breeding females with progeny to weaners. With further areas established to Seca Stylo and improved pastures carrying capacity would be further enhanced. Very little lick (supplementary feeding) is used however Molasses is discreetly used from time to time. Currently the property has a good body of grass. Disclaimer: The above report has been prepared by Slaney & Co based on information supplied by the property owner and other credible sources. Every endeavour has been made to verify its accuracy. Whilst we trust the information to be correct, we make no warranties or guarantees and prospective purchasers must rely on their own enquiries & research.

Location:
Greentop is a well-positioned cattle station located approximately 40km by road from Bowen and is about 5 km off the Collinsville Road.

The coastal town of Bowen offers terrific lifestyle options including fishing, outstanding beaches and sporting activities. Schools, hospital, medical services, supermarkets and sporting facilities are available. There is a substantial horticultural industry and a Commercial Fishing fleet. The township of Collinsville is approximately 55 km SW of Bowen.

From a grazing perspective there are large Meatworks located in Mackay and Townsville, live export depots in Townsville and saleyards in Charters Towers, Nebo and Sarina.

Tenure title: Rolling Term Lease

Area: 6300ha (approx 15560 acres)

Rainfall: Bowen average 880mm pa (approx 35inches).

Homestead complex:
The homestead consists of a modern 205 sqm (approx) 3-bedroom house with verandah front and rear with ceiling fans throughout. The house is wired for air conditioning is not installed. Services include rural power, telephone, fax ,free-to-air satellite TV and council maintained road to the property boundary, which is approx 1.8km from the homestead. The house is set on the banks of Euri Creek and is set in a garden of lawn and fruit trees. There are a number of machinery sheds and storage sheds at the homestead. There is a hard-wired generator set in a shed capable of powering the homestead complex.

Country:

Greentop runs north from a frontage of about 6km to Euri creek on its southern boundary. Overall the country runs from large areas of creek flats off Euri Creek and Sheep Station Creek to undulating and hilly forest country with range country in the north-western and western sections of the property. Soils range from alluvial creek flat loams to gravelly and sandy duplex types to areas of darker heavier soils on the north and north-eastern sides. Splitters and Sheep Station Creek systems have their headwaters on Greentop.

Greentop is predominantly timbered with Narrow leaf Ironbark, Moreton Bay Gum, Bloodwood, Poplar Gum, Beefwood and Blue Gum plus scattered Quinine, Tea Tree, Wattle and Cocky Apple. Pastures species include Urachloa, Indian Couch, Forest Mitchell, and a substantial impact of Seca & Verano Stylos and Wynn Cassia is present. Rhodes grass has been planted on creek flats.

Woody Weeds:
There are scattered areas of Lantana, Rubbervine and Chinee Apple which is generally well controlled via a consistent weed control programme.

PMAV:
There is approximately 1000ha (2500acres) of Category X (white) locked in with a certified PMAV.

Water:
Stockwater is provided by 9 bores with tanks which supply 27 troughs. There are four small dams. Euri Creek is fenced out of the property for management reasons however Greentop does have riparian water rights for livestock and domestic purposes. There is a fenced watering lane above the homestead whic gives cattle direct access to Euri Creek.

Bores range in depth from approx 18 to 36m and water supply quality and quantity is good. The two bores at the house have mains power and supply both the homestead complex, stock yards and nearby paddocks. The bores on the property are equipped with either diesel or petrol pump units – electric submersible or solar pump.

Paddocks:

The property is subdivided into 23 paddocks with laneways in place which in turn makes the property easy to manage. The stockyard is located at the homestead and consists of timber and steel construction and includes a vet crush and scales. Weaner paddocks are adjacent to the stock yard. There is a second yard on the property (portable panels) with loading ramp.

Cattle:
The Brahman and Brahman Cross cattle included in the sale are of high quality and quiet temperament.  Predominantly the herd is a grey Brahman breeder base with Grey Brahman Bulls, however Charbray Bulls have been introduced. 400 mixed age females and a number of bulls plus any calves on their mothers are included.

The herd for sale comprises approx 400 females (12mths and older) and approx 10-15 bulls plus progeny. The herd is not age branded and are joined on a continuous mating basis.

Plant & Machinery:
Included is a comprehensive list of plant and machinery including dozer, trucks, ute, tractors and quad bikes.

Vendor comments:
Greentop is operated as a Brahman breeding property. It is estimated, that depending on seasons and the use of supplementary feeding, the property could run up to 800-1000 mixed age females with progeny to weaners. Custom dry lick, lick blocks and molasses are used if and when required depending on the season at hand. With further areas established to Seca Stylo and other improved pastures, carrying capacity could be further enhanced.

Disclaimer: The above report has been prepared by Slaney & Co based on information supplied by the property owner and other credible sources. Every endeavour has been made to verify its accuracy. Whilst we trust the information to be correct, we make no warranties or guarantees and prospective purchasers must rely on their own enquiries & research.
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