Property Type: australia Dwellings:

Land Area: 7100 acres – 2874 ha

'ECHO HILLS' Only 40 kms from Tamworth CBD
12 km from Dungowan Hotel and shops

Property Information
Type: Rural
Land Area: 7100 acres – 2874 ha
Dwellings: 5 Bedroom historical classic homestead
Location: Dungowan

Dwellings: 5 Bedroom historical classic homestead offers character with high ceilings and verandahs overlooking Mulla Creek.  Additional there are 3 self contained cottages on property plus an additional 9 room accommodation to support the tourism minded buyer.

Soil and Topography: A cluster of nicely protected valleys with open undulating & hilly country.  Mostly basalt & basalt derivative soils with approx 50 acres of alluvial creek flats and approx 1500 acres of timber country, which has the potential of further use for cattle grazing. Timber consists mainly of Box, apple, stringy bark, Gum, kurrajongs & Morton bay figs.

Pasture: Native grasses and clovers with some improved pasture on creek flats.

Water: Approx 4km of double frontage to the permanent Mulla creek, numerous dams some spring fed, natural springs and a 51 megalitre unregulated creek license. Abundant water on “Echo Hills” enables this property to be drought proof.  Excellent Rainfall Country 30-32” pa.

Fencing:  Mainly netting and hinge joint fences in excellent stock proof condition. Fencing in 10 main paddocks plus smaller holding paddocks.

Improvements: Steel & timber yards, loading ramp and crush. Shearing shed with 4 stands, facilities for functions, kitchen, male and female toilets/showers. State of the art cutting arena to showcase equine talent.

Carrying Capacity: Owners conservatively run 650 to 700 breeding cows, consistently producing sale topping cattle. The carrying capacity could be improved through seed & fertiliser application.

Tourism History: Echo Hills Station Aussie Bush Holidays operated from the Echo Hills property and offered Jackaroo & Jillaroo courses, Farmstays, Backpacker Accommodation, Trail rides, etc. Whilst Echo Hills is primarily a large scale cattle property the infrastructure from the original tourism operation still exists and could resume its activities.

Comments: “Echo Hills” is one of the last major cattle properties close to Tamworth CBD. This is your chance to own a piece of history!

INSPECTION IS RECOMMENDED
Asking Price: $3.9m

Method of Sale: SALE
Price: $3.9m
Reference: #855 (Rural Listing)

 

 

Locational Information

Tamworth is a beautiful, vibrant and prosperous regional city of approximately 500km north of Sydney and 600km south of Brisbane; the city covers 184 sq km and is home to nearly 36,000 people. Tamworth is the "capital city" of the New England North West region of NSW, serving around 178,000 people. The retail industry is one of the larger employers and the range of products and services available compares more than favorably with cities. There is so much fresh produce supplied by local growers, from market gardeners and hydroponic farms to specialty foods based on fish, berries, wine, and olives - you name it - we grow it!