"Morpeth" 4510 Valkryie Road Valkyrie QLD 4742

“MORPETH”

Fertile, Functional, Reliable, CQ Bullock Depot.

LOCATION
62kms South of Nebo on Valkyrie Access Road, Bitumen Road to the property boundary, 155kms to Mackay, 252kms to Emerald, 317kms to Rockhampton. 4 Major Export Abattoirs, Major Saleyard Selling Centres and & Feedlots within 400kms. Mobile coverage across the property, 9kms to Valkyrie Primary School, school bus picks up from gate, twice weekly mail service.

AREA
Total Area – 4,077.03 Hectares or 10,074.56 Acres.

COUNTRY
“Morpeth” is set amongst the fertile grazing country in the Valkyrie district, mainly Briaglow, Blackbutt, Coolabah scrub country with areas of Sandy scrub soils and minor portion of black soil downs country. With a very favourable vegetation map in place, the vendors haven’t sat on their hands, being proactively and constantly keeping up to date with any regrowth. The property has a good stand of Buffel, Bambatsi, Native Pastures, Seca and Desmanthus. Total area of Category X, Non-Remnant Vegetation is approximately 4,023 Hectares or 9,941 Acres. Total area of Category B, Remnant Vegetation is approximately 49.2 Hectares or 121.5 Acres.

WATERS
“Morpeth” has a well-planned water reticulation system incorporating numerous dams, bores and natural water courses. With a mixture of 75mm & 63mm poly and minor parts of 50mm, feeding from one end of the property to the other, the ability to water a large number of cattle, with multiple options, makes water at Morpeth very secure.

STRUCTUAL IMPROVEMENTS
Main Homestead – Large 6-bedroom, 5-bathroom timber home on steel stumps, lined with Fibro, includes a well-appointed Kitchen, Cold Room, 3 x 45,000L Rainwater tanks and undercover outdoor entertaining area.

Cottage – 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Lowset Cottage, used for school room and Governess accommodation.

Machinery Shed – Built in 2019, 720m2 Large steel frame shed with Zincalume, open ended with sides enclosed. 6m to the eaves, big enough to park 2 road trains inside and more. Rainwater is captured into a 250,000L liner tank that supplies to the house.

Workshop Shed – Built in 2000, 633m2, Large Steel frame with Galvanized iron, part concrete floor, part gravel. Includes a Helicopter shed, built in 2018, concrete floor, Colourbond & Steel frame construction. Power by mains to the sheds. Rainwater is captured into a 250,000L liner tank that supplies to the house.

Grain Shed – Steel Frame Shed with Galvanized iron, concrete floor, with 2 x 75 tonne silos, 102m2. Powered by mains power.

Vehicle Shed – Steel Frame Shed with Galvanized iron, concrete floor, 111m2, powered by mains power.

Stables – 4 Large Steel Frame stables built on sand with separate enclosed tack room. Powered by mains power with lights.

YARDS & FENCING
Cattle Yards
Steel & timbered stock yards, with an approximate capacity of 750 head, includes 5-way draft undercover, curved race to vet crush, running through to single deck loading ramp. Includes a calf race to cradle, watering points and many options for ease of stock handling. All work areas undercover.
Fencing
Well fenced into 20 main paddocks, holding & water squares, as well as a central laneway feeding back to the homestead and stockyards. Construction is mostly recently renewed timber & steel posts with mainly 4 barbs and steel end assemblies and swung gates. The fencing is very stock proof and paddocks well thought-out.
RAINFALL DETAILS
Nebo’s Long Term Rainfall Average – 550mm
REMARKS
“Morpeth” is that rare property the ultimate combination of quality of country, quality of improvements and quality of location. With a very favourable vegetation map and the courage to make the most of it, this fine property primed to yield rewards for many years to come. The well-planned fencing and numerous watering options makes Morpeth very easily managed with minimal personal. The opportunity to purchase this calibre of country, with the level of improvements and locality to markets, makes this one chance not to be missed.

For Sale by Auction

11.00am Friday 20th October 2023
Rydges Suites, Mackay QLD

To arrange an inspection
Contact
Matt Beard — 0428 765 687
Terry Ray — 0427 821 177
Bryton Virgo – 0477 318 224
Tony Prentice – 0417 709 778