Cropping and livestock property South Callandoon is set to generate a lot of interest ahead of its sale in March 2021.
The property 20kilometres west of Goondiwindi presents a unique opportunity to secure a premier dryland crop and livestock property in an excellent location along the Macintyre River on the Queensland and NSW border.
The border property consists of 12,168 hectares (30,000 acres) in the Macintyre Border Rivers Region, includes 14 freehold titles and boasts significant irrigation, dryland cropping and grazing country.
Developed by the Duddy family, one of Australia's leading cotton growing families, South Callandoon is located in an ideal cotton growing location, with on-farm water storage averaging 10 megalitres per hectare, depending on seasonal conditions.
Cotton Seed Distributors 2019-20 weather data further highlights the suitability of cotton production in the region, with the Goondiwindi Day Degrees relating to an average of 160 - 170 days growing season for the cotton crop.
The family decision to sell South Callandoon is the final piece to a five year succession plan. The property has been under the stewardship of James Duddy who will relocate to central Queensland irrigation country the family bought last year.
Nutrien Harcourts real estate agent Andrew Jakins is representing the property and says there is strong demand for blue chip country like South Callandoon.
"The scale of the property, highly productive land and superior water entitlements of South Callandoon are sure to attract many interested buyers," Mr Jakins said.
"South Callandoon has the complete structural improvements for a property of this size, to not only create efficiencies in the way to manage the property but also to assist with any seasonal challenges." .
The main homestead and office is on the banks of the Callandoon Creek and also features three family sized residences, staff quarters, machinery sheds, workshop, 10,000 tonne grain complex with weighbridge and cattle yards.
The Goondiwindi region's climate is ideal for the mixture of both summer and winter yielding crops, making this property easy for conversion from existing grazing land to dryland cultivation for further expansion of irrigation farming.
The property is carrying 719 head of commercial cattle across its grazing country of heavy Mitchell grass and lighter Buffel grass. The Duddy family's cattle have been in strong demand by feed lotters for the past 24 years due to the product consistently making market weight four to six months before expected.
Mr Jakins said South Callandoon is a quality offering presenting an ideal addition for industry participants or the opportunity to acquire a viable standalone enterprise.
"This is a dream turnkey operation with scale and opportunity for future development, suitable for those looking to break into the area or for those who are already on the valley and wanting to acquire the advantages of this quality asset and the water entitlements included," he said.
South Callandoon is offered for sale by 'expression of interest' closing Thursday the 18th March 2021 at 1:00 pm (AEST).
To obtain further information or to discuss this opportunity, do not hesitate to contact Andrew Jakins Nutrients Harcourts, phone 0427 374 441.