For the first time in 57 years ‘Gordon Bush’ is being offered for sale to the open market. It is one of the most iconic irrigation properties in the Dungowan Valley. Renowned for its high volume production of award-winning Lucerne hay and chaff over many years. Having been lovingly owned by the Jeffreys family for 57 years, ‘Gordon Bush’ comes with a unique history that stands out from other Peel River properties.

Being located only 11km from Tamworth and 6km from Nemingha with sealed road access, makes this property a truly rare find. ‘Gordon Bush’ is situated on three titles with two dwellings, thereby allowing for significant future flexibility. The main homestead is a beautiful 1890’s five-bedroom homestead in remarkable structural condition awaiting an update. Additionally, there is a 1970’s three-bedroom home in excellent condition on a separate title which has been constructed using the highest quality tradesmanship.

Historically an irrigation property focused on Lucerne production; the ability to farm intensively on ‘Gordon’s Bush’ is as a result of the generous and uniquely valuable water access and fertile soils; which would also translate into a high stock carrying capacity. The property consist of predominantly alluvial river flats with the Piallamore anabranch flowing throughout the property. Currently, there is one stand of grazing quality Lucerne remaining on the property. The remainder has gone back to native pastures ready to be resurrected into prime Lucerne flats if desired.

There is a huge amount of shedding on the property, including a number of hay sheds, machinery sheds, workshops and massive chaff shed that could be converted into stables or a number of other uses. The land rises slightly towards the front of the property where the infrastructure is situated, eliminating any risk of this being flooded. Being alluvial river flats the soil is of the finest quality, a feature that contributes to the property’s standout quality. There is a range of native timbers along the Peel river with some mature box along the anabranch.

The property has four irrigation licences totalling 412 megalitres of water. These consist of 198 megalitres of Peel river regulated and 214 megalitres of Peel river tributaries unregulated licences. This means ‘Gordon Bush’ has the unique ability to pump from the Piallamore anabranch under the unrestricted licence regardless of the amount of allocation issued out of the Peel river. Having the ability to irrigate from the anabranch billabong regardless of the Peel river allocation under its own special conditions is a rare and highly valuable asset.

The fencing consists of predominantly plain wire on the flats, with ring lock and barb along the road frontage. Additionally, parts of the property contain electric fencing, powered by a 240V energiser in the old dairy. There is also a small but functional set of steel cattle yards.

• Offered for sale for the first time in 57 years
• Three titles with two dwellings
• 198 megalitres of regulated and 214 megalitres of Peel river unregulated licences
• Renowned for high volume production, award-winning, Lucerne hay and chaff
• Predominantly alluvial river flats with the Piallamore anabranch flowing throughout the property
• Located only 11km from Tamworth and 6km from Nemingha with sealed road access
• Beautiful 1890’s five-bedroom homestead in remarkable structural condition
• Quality infrastructure, with abundant shedding, sound fencing and cattle yards
• Land Size 97 Ha / 240 Ac

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