Property Details: • Type: Rural

• Bedrooms: 4 • Bathrooms: 2

Description: 'Ashford Heath' is a true mixed farming operation with the current management focusing on delivering prime fat lambs, first cross maiden ewes and soft bright wool. Some 500 ha were cropped last year to Wheat and Barley. Dual purpose and fodder crops are utilised to compliment the grazing operation. The location of 'Ashford Heath' to Parkes and Forbes cannot be overstated. These thriving regional centres offer the very best in markets, medical and education services. As well as agricultural supplies, grain receival options and maintenance and repair facilities. All under 30 minutes away. The country is principally open Kurrajong country with large, mature Kurrajong trees studded throughout. There are areas of timbered hills utilised for grazing, however some 1981ha (77-80% of the property) is arable. Soils range from highly fertile limestone types to red to red/brown loams. The property is well watered by numerous dams and is backed up by 3 bores of which 2 are equipped and have handled the current dry period comfortably. The Bogan Gate area is known for its reliable seasons with the average rainfall estimated at 533mm. 'Ashford Heath' has a quality 4-bedroom homestead set in established lawns with mature trees and contains many attractive features. These include large, open living areas including a wraparound verandah with polished concrete floors and a section partly enclosed as another living room. The ensuite to the main bedroom is also a feature along with an 11m inground saltwater pool. The working infrastructure on 'Ashford Heath' is of an extremely good standard. There is a 4-stand raised board shearing shed built in 2017 with Red River sheep yards attached. There is a new drive through machinery shed of 27m x 18m x 7m as well as 2 grain sheds, 2 haysheds and multiple sheds offering numerous storage options. There is also the original 2 stand shearing shed at the homestead in operational order. There are 8 silos offering 280 tonnes of storage. In addition to its agricultural productivity 'Ashford Heath' has a significant gravel quarry which Parkes Shire Council utilises. 'Ashford Heath' presents in first class order. An ideal, stand-alone operation or one that would fit alongside existing operations. It offers real value for money for lamb production and cash cropping.