"Burlington", Auction 26 September 2024
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AUCTION: 10am Thursday, 26th of September 2024
Burlington is a cattle breeding and backgrounding powerhouse including an exceptional Brahman and Droughtmaster herd. This quality, well improved asset offers an excellent Northern address, economies of scale and an abundance of water. The property has a unique but versatile balance of country, representing a rare combination that can breed and background in the same parcel.
The property has an estimated carrying capacity of over 4,000 adult cattle. Double frontage to the permanent Fossilbrook and Saltwater Creeks as well as the seasonal Lynd River, multiple other creek systems intersect the property alongside permanent watering points ensuring excellent water security.
Burlington is a property that offers extensive improvements, low running costs, ease of management set in close proximity to town. Located in a reliable rainfall area, boasting ample water, economies of scale and is going to Auction as a complete ‘Walk In Walk Out’ arrangement.
Auction Details:
Location: The Ville, Townsville Qld
Time: 10am
Date: 26th September 2024
Listing details
Status
Available
Selling Method Type
Auction
Property Name
Burlington
Area
46,000 ha
Tenure
Rolling term lease extended to 31/12/2047
Rates
Approx. $6,400 annually
Rent
Approx. $12,000 annually
Location
Located just 50 kilometres north of Mount Surprise via 38 kilometres of built-up gravel on the Springfield-
Almaden road and 14 kilometres of bitumen Savanah way highway. The road offers access for the majority
of the wet season with minimal localised flooding blocking access for short periods.
The property is centrally located between Cairns, Charters Towers, Normanton and Hughenden. The
major service centre of Atherton is 220 kilometres from the station that offers all major requirements.
Country Type
Burlington offers highly regarded Basalt grazing
with significant carrying capacity suitable for
breeding and backgrounding. The soil types include
productive black basalt soils predominately along
the Fossilbrook Creek frontage and the Northeastern
end of the property. Black soil frontage encompasses both the Saltwater Creek and Lynd
River. Large areas of red basalt country running into open granite ridges and steeper granite hills make up the western and southern boundaries.
A natural boundary is formed along generally uncrossable barriers with Anglesey and Mount Surprise Stations.
Grasses include Black Spear, Bluegrass, Urachloa, Golden Beard, Indian Couch, Panic, Forest Mitchell and Kangaroo Grass. Large bodies of Secca and Verano Stylos are widely interspersed throughout the pasture. Areas of grader grass do exist on Burlington however these have been greatly reduced over recent years through grazing management.
Burlington has had an above average wet season in 2024 enhancing the substantial volume of quality herbages and grasses.
Tree vegetation species include Bloodwood, Ironbark, Box, Ti-Tree, Quinine, Ironwood, Pear Tree and Bread Fruit.
A natural boundary is formed along generally uncrossable barriers with Anglesey and Mount Surprise Stations.
Grasses include Black Spear, Bluegrass, Urachloa, Golden Beard, Indian Couch, Panic, Forest Mitchell and Kangaroo Grass. Large bodies of Secca and Verano Stylos are widely interspersed throughout the pasture. Areas of grader grass do exist on Burlington however these have been greatly reduced over recent years through grazing management.
Burlington has had an above average wet season in 2024 enhancing the substantial volume of quality herbages and grasses.
Tree vegetation species include Bloodwood, Ironbark, Box, Ti-Tree, Quinine, Ironwood, Pear Tree and Bread Fruit.
Water
Burlington has 5 major creek systems that intersect the property alongside the Lynd River. There is approximately 6.5 kilometres of double frontage to the Lynd, 14 kilometres of double frontage to Fossilbrook Creek, 12 kilometres of double frontage to Saltwater Creek, 17 kilometres of double
frontage to Black Fellow Creek, 13 kilometres of double frontage to Fulford Creek and 9 kilometres of double frontage to Dickson Creek. Numerous smaller systems support these creeks and supply seasonal
watering points across the property
Burlington also has 14 dams and 9 bores connected to 11 troughs. Six bores are less than 4 years old and are equipped with new solar electric Grundfos, Tu Horse and Lorentz submersibles. All bores are in working order. The property has large dams with good catchments. The main dams all have squares erected for holding cattle, which facilitates ease of mustering and cattle handling.
Burlington also has 14 dams and 9 bores connected to 11 troughs. Six bores are less than 4 years old and are equipped with new solar electric Grundfos, Tu Horse and Lorentz submersibles. All bores are in working order. The property has large dams with good catchments. The main dams all have squares erected for holding cattle, which facilitates ease of mustering and cattle handling.
Water Allocation
144 MGL water licence
Irrigation
There is a 144 mega litre water licence from Fossilbrook creek which enhances the ability to successfully grow crops. Currently a small section of multi species pasture is being irrigated via 2 x K-Lines 60m long with 4 sprinklers each. This is serviced by a Grundfos multi stage pump from Fossilbrook creek.
There is an existing Mango plantation of approximately 20 acres with an additional 100 acres of cleared land around the plantation.
There is an existing Mango plantation of approximately 20 acres with an additional 100 acres of cleared land around the plantation.
Rainfall
Yearly average 783mm or 31 inches – Derived from 60 years of rainfall records recorded on Burlington Station.
Fencing
Burlington is divided into 18 main paddocks plus 5 holding paddocks with an extensive laneway system joining 2 of the 3 sets of cattle yards. Internal and external fencing is predominately 3 barb and steel
picket construction in good order. 82 kilometres of new fencing has been erected in the last 3 years.
Approximately 20 kilometres on the Western and Southern portion of the property is un-fenced natural boundary, with very little stock movement either way from or into Burlington.
The fences are good quality three and four barb wire fencing, majority in very good condition. Tree regrowth has been maintained along fence line with Grasslands and machine usage. All major Dams are fenced with squares.
The fences are good quality three and four barb wire fencing, majority in very good condition. Tree regrowth has been maintained along fence line with Grasslands and machine usage. All major Dams are fenced with squares.
Predominant Use
Cattle Breeding & Grazing
Plant & Equipment
Full list of plant & equipment is available in Information Memorandum.
Services
Burlington has rural power, phone, Starlink internet
and next G mobile service.
Mt Surprise is a friendly community 50 kilometres
from Burlington that services the surrounding
grazing industry. The town has all the essential
services including: a Hotel/Motel, cafes, service
stations, sporting grounds, basic medical, school
and caravan park.
Major regional centres including Cairns, Atherton
Tablelands and Normanton are within 350 kilometres
of the property, with Townsville
Number of Dwellings
Homestead, Staff Quarters, Cabin, Hay Shed, Chemical Shed, Lick Shed, Workshop & Butcher Shop.
Features
Burlington is a breeding powerhouse with comprehensive herd data management and extensive infrastructure. It features an abundance of clear, running water all-year-round with five major creek systems intersecting the property. Burlington offers reliable rainfall, quality productive pastures with established legumes and economy of scale.
Pricing Type
WIWO
Location
Mount Surprise
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