IN a rare opportunity to secure a productive livestock operation, and historic homestead, Spring Park at Young is being offered to market by national real estate and advisory firm LAWD.

Comprising 530.8 hectares, Spring Park is a proven sheep and cattle enterprise, historically running a self-replacing Merino production system comprising 1,620 Merino ewes joined to Merino rams, as well as 500 Merino ewes joined to Poll Dorset rams and 1,500 Merino weaners. Previously the property also ran 80 winter/spring calving cows.

Spring Park features 25 hectares of undersown grazing wheat and 35 hectares of barley and improved pastures, presenting a healthy body of quality feed, and is conveniently located 21 kilometres north of Young, 55 kilometres from Cowra, 178 kilometres from Canberra, and 353 kilometres from the M5/M7 intersection in Sydney.

LAWD Senior Director, Col Medway, said Spring Park offered a heritage-rich homestead and significant livestock operation, benefitted by the current owner’s investment in operational enhancements.

“Improvements include the new four-stand shearing shed, machinery shed, steel sheep yards, cattle yards, and an additional weather storage shed plus multiple grain silos,” said Mr Medway.

“The property also features superior accommodation, including the historic Spring Park stone homestead, built in 1888, comprising six bedrooms, two bathrooms, a three-bedroom guest wing, and multiple formal and informal living and dining rooms.”

Surrounding the homestead is an established garden and wide timber floorboard veranda, providing multiple outdoor entertaining options and stunning panoramic views.

Vendors, Richard and Elizabeth Westmacott, have enjoyed ownership of Spring Park and emphasised the quality of the property and its dwelling, with Mr Westmacott saying they have conducted a great deal of work on the property.

“We have undertaken soil conservation work, planted hundreds of trees, and built the property up to the highly productive operation it is today, which is suitable for both cropping and grazing,” he said.

Mrs Westmacott said Spring Park has been an excellent place to raise a family.

“We have raised our two daughters on the property, including hosting weddings, and it has been lovely to watch our grandchildren enjoy it over the past few years,” she said.

Established in 1872, Spring Park is made up of a combination of well-draining soils, predominantly red-brown earths, and granite tor outcrops, suited to lucerne and clover pastures as well as a rotational cropping operation.

Mr Medway said the high-performing enterprise was underpinned by excellent water security.

“Spring Park is securely watered from a number of sources, including a town water connection to the homestead, garden, spray water tanks, and livestock troughs,” he said.

“Surface water is provided through 17 dams and natural springs, while groundwater is also accessible via an unequipped bore.”

Spring Park is being offered for sale by Expression of Interest closing at 12pm (AEDT) 23 November 2023. To explore this opportunity, please contact LAWD Senior Director, Col Medway, 0428 481 243.