BINDANGO 1408 Bindango Road Roma QLD 4455

"Bindango" is located 25 kms west of Roma in the tightly held region of Mount Abundance & is being offered for sale by live auction on the 5th of April in Roma at Explorers Inn Function centre.

It is well known and regarded as one of the best finishing grazing blocks in the Maranoa area with its diverse grazing and cropping country throughout its open soft wood scrub landscape.

Set across 2,375 hectares or 5,871 acres the property boasts large bodies of Buffel grass with mixed areas of natural grasses such as flinders, Mitchell & Blue Grasses. Bindango consists of principally cleared softwood scrub country with areas of Belah, bottle trees & Brigalow running back to box flats with creeks timbered by gum. All contour banks in cultivation country have been regularly maintained.

"Bindango" is situated on Bindango Road 25kms from the CBD of Roma & 28kms from the Roma Sale yards, Australia's largest cattle selling facility. This location is ideally situated for access to commodity and cattle markets & has delivered average bullock weights of 813kg. Bindango currently holds the record for the highest grossing pen of bullocks sold through the Roma sale yards at $3,126.17/Head with 0-2 teeth.

The property has a proven track record of supporting 1,000 head of Dry Steer Equivalents or 500 cow & progeny units. This is backed up by the 1,000 acres of quality cultivation located in several areas of the property. The entire cultivation has been sprayed with zero residuals.

Water is a main feature on this well watered property, with 1 main bore pulling from the Gubberamunda Sandstone. The bore is capable of pumping 1,200gal/hr, supporting 13 troughs into 135,000L of water storage, plus a turkeys nest. Alongside is 6 supporting dams ranging from 4,000 yards to the largest (being Lake Bruce) at an approximate 15,000 yards.

Approximately 22kms of exclusion boundary fencing has been constructed within the last 5 years. The fencing consists of drill stem strainer posts, assemblies and 5-foot netting with a single barbed top wire. The internal fencing consists of 4 barbs and the property is divided into 9 paddocks with a central lane way through the property adapting to 4 holding yards & leading to the cattle yards.

The yards include a 3-way drafting system with a ramp, crush and under cover branding facility all being set up and in good working order. Passing the yards is the 3-bay machinery shed with 1 bay being 4.9m High 7.3m Wide 8.1m Long with the remaining bays being 3.67m High 7.2m Wide 8.1m Long. 3 Bay car shed with 1 bay being enclosed and concreted.

The homestead with well-established manicured lawns and gardens is a 4-bedroom Queenslander styled home. It has a beautiful scenic outlook from the verandah of the undulating and rolling country side and is equipped with 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets, office, kitchen, separate dining and lounge rooms. With 2 fire places and an evaporative air-conditioning throughout.

An early entry to the property will be offered to the successful bidder upon fall of the hammer and signing of the contract (terms & conditions apply).

> Area: 2375.96ha or 5871.14ac
> Tenure: Freehold
> Improvements: 4 Bedroom Queenslander, 5 Bay Machinery shed, 3 bay car shed
> Services: Rural Power, Satellite Internet, Phone, TV, Mail Service, prep to secondary schooling Roma State school & St Johns Catholic, Roma hospital
> School bus Run: Daily school bus collection at Warrego highway or Hodgson
> Local Authority: Maranoa Regional Council
> Country: Open soft wood scrub country
> Water: 1 main bore, 13 Troughs supplying every paddock, 135,000L storage & 6 dams
> Fencing: Exclusion boundary & 4 Barbed internal, 9 Paddocks 1 lane way
> Cattle yards: Steel Permenate with ramp, crush, undercover branding cradle in good condition
> Carrying Capacity: 1000 Dry Steer Equivalents or 500 cow and calf units

Remarks:

"This lovely property is regarded as one of the best finishing/grazing blocks in the Maranoa with its diverse grazing & cropping operation."

"Weight gains recorded on this property are testament to the quality of country".

To book an inspection please contact Andrew Busiko or Brad Neven the exclusive listing agents at LJ Hooker Roma on 0427 622 783 or 0427 626 386.