Beautifully Presented Country Cottage set in Picturesque Surrounds
Ideal Cattle Property – Highly Fertile Basalt Soils Securely watered
Location:
Devanah is located on Mousehole Lane in the highly regarded Orange district of Bowan Park.
The property is approx. 20 mins. West of the city of Orange.
Orange is a city with a population of approximately 40,000; situated 31/2 hours drive from both Sydney and Canberra in the Central West district of New South Wales.
There is a wide range of industries in Orange including agriculture, mining, viticulture, and education. The city is host to the Australian National Field Days.
Orange is known as the Colour City, its four distinct seasons ensure the landscape is set with rich colour. The beautiful parks and botanical gardens within the city limits and the natural country surrounds provide a stunning backdrop to the city.
Orange offers delicious food and wine, rich heritage, culture and a vibrant country landscape. Below is a list of highly acclaimed local festivities and their websites which occur throughout the year in Orange.
Property Description:
Devanah is a highly productive property and comprises heavy red and black basalt soils.
The topography is gently undulating to rolling plateau country. Approx. 70% of the property has been pasture improved using Phalaris and Clovers. Since these pastures have been sod seeded in, the added bonus is the native grass species have also been retained.
The balance of the country is purely native pastures.
Given the heavy basalt soils, the property is very clean in relation to basalt rocks which is in contrast to a lot of the neighbouring country.
Productivity:
The property can comfortably carry 40 cows and calves without supplementary feeding.
Further evidence to the quality of the country, the calves are being turned off as vealers.
Fencing:
The property has been subdivided into 4 main paddocks, 1 x holding paddock and 1 house paddock.
Timber:
The timber throughout the property is predominantly White Box with scattered Apple Gums.
Rainfall:
The average annual rainfall is 700 mm 28
Water:
Water security is a feature of Devanah with the property having 3 equipped bores supporting livestock troughs and 5 dams.
Bore 1 Electric submersible pump delivers water to a livestock trough.
Bore 2 Electric submersible pump delivers water to a livestock trough and the house garden.
Bore 3 Solar submersible pump delivers water to an approx. 30,000 litre 6,600 gallon tank, which is then reticulated to a livestock trough.
Improvements:
Cottage The cottage on Devanah is a delightful 3 bedroom home country style set in an easy care garden and enjoys picturesque surrounds.
Constructed with weatherboards and a galvanised roof, this recently renovated and beautifully presented cottage has many features and provides an excellent example of country warmth and living.