339 Butcher Road, Bookara WA 6525

Located just 4 kilometres from the Indian Ocean on WA's Mid-West coast, 'Binburra is a well-located and productive grazing property, in a very reliable rainfall zone.
With Dongara just 20 kilometres to the south and the regional centre of Geraldton 55 kilometres north (both of which are accessed via Brand Highway), the property is close to educational institutions, medical and professional services, retail outlets plus social and lifestyle activities. All the while, 'Binburra' is quietly tucked away in a private location on Butcher Road, offering a peaceful place to work and live.
Totalling 1053.29 hectares (2,602 acres) in area, 'Binburra', is currently operating Angus cattle (80 breeding cows and progeny) and Merino sheep (300 breeding ewes and progeny). The property is stocked conservatively.
The property gently undulates, with soil types being yellow sands, black wattle sands and alkaline red sands. Natural vegetation includes, Illyarie eucalypts, Titree and wattles.
The business is underpinned by a reliable 450mm rainfall, ensuring good growth of established pastures and hay crops. The vendor estimates 95% of the total area is suited to grazing, with approximately 70% cleared and developed. Of this area, 160 hectares have previously been cropped.
The property has been fertilised bi-annually with 100 kgs/ha of Super/Potash. Established pastures include varying mixes of medics and clovers, perennial grasses (Gatton Panic), Carnac (Trigonella balansia), blue lupins and grasses. 50 hectares of oaten hay is grown normally, in rotation with Carnac legume pastures.
There are 16 enclosed paddocks with a laneway system, swinging gates and run-throughs. Fencing is in good condition throughout the property.
Critically, 'Binburra' has water security. With five water points (depths ranging from 32 metres to 45 metres) supplied by two submersible pumps (solar and electric) and three windmills, livestock have secure and quality water supply. Well reticulated throughout the property, water is held in fourteen tanks with good troughs. Tanks are interchangeable to different areas ensuring a safe back-up in the event of a pump outage.
Working infrastructure is adequate including:
• Cattle yards constructed of rail and mesh with approximately 150 head capacity
• Four stand shearing shed with large wool floor and adjoining iron and mesh yards with approximately 500 head capacity
• Two General purpose sheds (30x 9m and 30m x 12m)
• Five 15t grain silos (3 x 15t, 30t and 40t)
The homestead is situated on a ridge with stunning views to the coast and the hinterland. Nestled amongst shady trees and with a large lawn area, it is a pleasant and welcoming home, which has been well maintained by the vendors.. Of weatherboard and tin construction, it has five bedrooms, one bathroom, two toilets and features a modern kitchen. A large stairwell leads to an upstairs master bedroom. Two refrigerated air conditioners keep the house cool when the normally reliable sea breezes don't arrive! A shady verandah at the rear is a pleasant place to sit and take in the views.
A 15 kVA auto start generator provides back up electricity to the property.
Shire of Irwin annual rates are $8,597.
To inspect 'Binburra', or for further information, Contact the exclusive selling agent, Courtney Keeffe on 0429 625 007.