“Jakara”
817 Stockinbingal Road, Cootamundra NSW 2590
Just seven minutes drive from the Cootamundra Post Office, “Jakara” truly represents quality mixed-farming in the blue ribbon Cootamundra district.
The elevated eastern fall country at the head waters of the Muttama Creek lends itself to the farmer starting out, the neighbour looking for more country or those looking for a tree change.
TOTAL AREA
202.3 Hectares (500 Acres)*
70% arable
Subdivided into 9 paddocks, plus laneways.
*Area is approximate only and subject to contract.
LOCATION*
8km north-west of Cootamundra in the South-West Slopes region of New South Wales.
7min (8km) to Cootamundra Post Office
1hr 10min (110km) to Wagga
2hr 5min (175km) to Canberra
4hr 10min (385km) to Sydney.
* Approximate distances using Google Maps as a guide.
PRODUCTIVITY
Managed as a mixed-farming operation producing beef, prime lamb, wool and grain/dual purpose fodder crops. The arable area is sown down to perennial pastures, including Lucerne and Phalaris based pastures. The pasture program is supported each year with grain and graze crops, including wheat, canola and oats.
WATER
The property is extremely well watered with connection to town water, a fully-equipped ground bore feeding 6 troughs on concrete pads. There are also dams scattered across the property.
LIVESTOCK
In an average season the estimated carrying capacity of Jakara is approximately 10-11 DSE per hectare.
SOILS
The soil type ranges between granite soil and podsol. Podsol is simply defined as loamy topsoil overlying clay-based subsoil. The acidic soils have been bolstered by a comprehensive liming program. MAP is applied at 85-100kg/ha to all crops.
RAINFALL
Approximately 594.6mm annually.
ACCOMMODATION
Features the 3-bedroom double-brick home, with 2 bathrooms (inc. ensuite) and 2 separate living areas. The house in on town water, while the garden runs on bore water. Solar panels on the house offset the bore power bill.
WORKING IMPROVEMENTS
Since 2015 Jakara has undergone a massive re-development programme focussed on targeted drainage, soil amelioration, fencing (inc. laneways) and tree planting. Structural improvements include a workshop, machinery shed and shearing shed.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Strictly closes at 5pm Friday April 3 (unless sold prior). Please submit your offer to the office of Holman Tolmie.
Contact the Agent
Agent: James Tolmie
Phone: 0439 991 082
Email: james@holmantolmie.com.au
