ROCKLAND SPRING 5305 Blackwater Rolleston Road COMET QLD 4702

Rockland Spring
Highly developed, extremely well-watered scrub pastures with an emphasis on improved pastures (Buffel, Progardes, Creeping Blue Grass, Seca, Caatinga Stylo) in an area rarely offered on the open market.

Livestock and Plant to be offered in WIWO (Cattle Numbers and plant description to be advised)

LOCATION
Rockland Spring is located on the Blackwater Rolleston Road. The homestead is 56 km south of Blackwater and 72 km north of Rolleston. Blackwater (56 km) is the nearest service centre and provides most services. Major services are available at Emerald (115 km) and Rockhampton (225 km). The North Rolleston School Bus service to Rolleston State School picks up 10 km from the homestead. There are Higher Education services at both Blackwater and Emerald. There is a twice-weekly mail service. Saleyard Facilities are located at Emerald (115 km) and Gracemere / Rockhampton (220 km). Export Abattoirs at Rockhampton and Biloela.

CARRYING CAPACITY
3,500 adult equivalent.

AREA AND TENURE
• Total Area – 10,210.2 hectares (25,230 acres) Freehold.
• Lot 8 Ht 219 Parish of Ballamoo, County of Humbolt.
• Central Highlands Regional Council Rates approx. $11,750.00 per ½ year

COUNTRY
Rockland Spring is situated in an area (Blackwater, Rolleston & Comet) renowned for first-class Developed Scrub. Rockland Spring comprises:
• Approx. 6,220 hectares (15,360 acres) are principally well-developed scrub pastures covered with Buffel, Progardes, Creeping Blue Grass, Seca and Caatinga Stylo, and areas of Green Panic.
• Approx. 3,000 hectares (7,410 acres) of light sandy tableland country covered with native grasses and a thick infusion of Seca, Wynn Cassia, and Buffel.
• 500 hectares (1,235 acres) are partially escarpment country, forming a natural barrier to the east, i.e., the Shotover Range and the Blackdown National Park.
• Balance 500 hectares (1,235 acres) very light and, in places, steep sloping country running from small areas of Spinifex, Lancewood to areas of Ironbark, which in places has good strands of Wynn Cassia, Seca, and Buffel.

SUMMARY OF LAND TYPES AND IMPROVEMENTS
• 6,200 hectares (15,360 acres) Developed Scrub Pastures (Brigalow and Blackbutt Country).
• 3,000 hectares (7,410 acres) Developed Tableland Country (Ironbark, Wattle, intersected with scrub areas and the odd Bottletree).
• 500 hectares (1,235 acres) Lancewood forest, areas of Spinifex and Ironbark.
• 500 hectares (1,235 acres) Escarpment Country. • Approx. 1,619 hectares (4,000 acres) double-ripped (3 years prior).
• Approx. 607 hectares (1,500 acres) of which 50% is double-ripped and 50% is single-ripped (4 years prior).
• Approx. 1,093 hectares (2,700 acres) single-ripped (2 years prior).

STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS
HOMESTEAD The HardiePlank homestead was built in 1969, with additions/renovations completed in 1981. The renovations now see the homestead comprising a master bedroom with ensuite, plus 3 additional bedrooms. It also has a full family bathroom, stylish kitchen, lounge, dining room, office, rumpus room and laundry. The homestead is air-conditioned throughout. There is a deck overlooking the pool, a 2-car garage, a cold room, and a tennis court.

COTTAGE A separate solid timber cottage comprises 3 air-conditioned bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, lounge, laundry and a large covered deck. DONGA The donga, suitable for guests, has 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchenette and covered patio. Fully air-conditioned.

WORKSHOP SHED Built in 1968. 2-bay, powered, fully concreted (7 m x 12.5 m) steel framed with iron sheeting, plumbed with water. YARD SHED Built in 1990. 7.5 m x 18 m steel frame with Iron sheeting, fully concreted with power and water tank.

MACHINERY / GARAGE SHED Built in 2017. 3-bay 18 m x 11 m steel frame with Iron sheeting. Fully concreted floor, with commodity walls.

COTTON SEED SHED Built in 2017. 3-bay 7.5 m x 18 m steel frame with Iron sheeting. Fully concreted flooring with commodity walls and plumbed with water.

CATTLE YARDS The main yards have a curved race and overhead 4-way draft, undercover vet crush and weigh box and a pneumatic Morrissey calf branding cradle. Yard capacity 600 head. There is a second set of yards with 200 head capacity, all steel with CIA head bail.

WATER Rockland Spring is well watered with numerous dams: 5 significant, 6 fully equipped including 5 solar powered. There is approximately 10 km of 50 mm Blueline poly pipe delivering from these dams. The spring itself is ponded and reticulates from the north-east corner to the homestead, cottage and yards, covering approximately 8.5 km of new 50 mm Blueline poly. It provides excellent additional stock and potable water.

FENCING Rockland Spring is divided into 20 substantial paddocks ranging from 180 hectares to 800 hectares. The majority of fencing is 4 barb with maxi steel posts and a small percentage of 3 barb with wooden and steel posts. The fencing is principally first class, with the majority recently upgraded.

AGENTS’ COMMENTS
Rockland Spring presents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a substantial, balanced and highly developed freehold property in a very tightly-held area of Central Queensland. The spring is a huge asset, fully utilised throughout the holding. The location on all-weather roads to major towns and selling centres adds to its value.

For more information, contact:

Country Co BLACKWATER
Greg Hardgrave
0418 759 267
Mick Hardgrave
0409 494 549

Sullivan Rural SYDNEY
John Sullivan
0400 166 700