Prime NSW Grazing Country For Sale In High Rainfall Area

Rural Property For Sale NSW With Proven Livestock Production Record

‘Darthula’ offers a rare opportunity to acquire grazing country in a high rainfall area west of the Great Dividing Range.

Located in Rocky Creek, 58km north-east of Narrabri, the property comprises approximately 1,661 hectares (4,103 acres) of valley grazing through to foothills and steeper country with a proven track record of cattle, sheep and wool production.

This rural property for sale NSW comprises approximately 1,661ha of undulating country with a proven production record

Historically, ‘Darthula’ was operated as a mixed grazing enterprise carrying 140 cows and calves in addition to 2,200 wethers. The current owner’s focus is beef production and they estimate the property will comfortably carry around 320 cows and calves in most seasons. The property is currently conservatively stocked with 240 cows and calves.

Underpinned by predominantly volcanic loam soils, the property underwent significant pasture improvement and fertiliser in 2022. Pasture improvement includes Matua prairie grass, Campeda clover, Arrow leaf clover, Kikuyu, Namoi wooly pod vetch and Holdfast phalaris.

This rural property for sale NSW underwent significant pasture improvement and fertiliser in 2022

The main grazing valley and rolling hills are sparsely timbered with Box and Apple Gum, while the heavily timbered areas are populated by various species including Ironbark and Pine.

The Rocky Creek region has an enviable reputation for livestock productivity, largely due to the area’s climate. The average annual rainfall for the district is approximately 866mm.

Water security on this rural property for sale NSW is enhanced by the reliable Pound Creek, numerous dams and waterways

Water security is enhanced by the reliable Pound Creek, numerous dams and waterways. ‘Darthula’ boasts 16 dams (many spring-fed and all desilted in 2019) in addition to a 4.9km single frontage and 1.85km double frontage to the reliable Pound Creek.

The headwaters to Oaky Creek and multiple ephemeral gullies and waterways provide additional stock water.

This rural property for sale NSW features new cattle yards including vet crush, drafting pound, race, calf cradle, ramp and holding yards

What’s more, the property features new steel cattle yards including a vet crush on a concrete pad, drafting pound, race, calf cradle, ramp and holding yards. The yards will work approximately 90 head.

Subdivided into nine main paddocks plus smaller holding paddocks, the property includes well-maintained, stock-proof fencing with some new sections on the boundary. Cattle ramps are installed along the access road. ‘Darthula’ also hosts two older agricultural sheds located near the house.

This rural property for sale NSW includes well-maintained, stock-proof fencing with some new sections on the boundary

Situated at the foot of spectacular Pound Rock, a three-bedroom weatherboard cottage boasts a modern kitchen with stove, cooktop and rangehood.

The cottage has one bathroom and a small living area. Domestic water is provided via a well equipped with a windmill.

This rural property for sale NSW features a three-bedroom weatherboard cottage with modern kitchen with stove, cooktop and rangehood

With the recent installation of new cattle yards, summer and winter species pasture improvement, and the application of fertiliser in 2022, ‘Darthula’ is primed for production.

Located 58km north-east of Narrabri, 58km south-west of Bingara, and 169km south-east of Tamworth, the property is for sale with a guide of $4 million. Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale at Pound Creek Road, Rocky Creek, NSW.