This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
THE 1,530-hectare mixed farming McClelland Aggregation on Queensland’s Darling Downs has hit the market after three generations of local farmers’ family ownership.
The McClelland Aggregation is being offered in one line or as three contiguous properties, and incorporates Belmont (800 hectares), Kurrabah (350 hectares) and Cedar View (380 hectares), and covers 18 freehold certificates of title.
JLL’s Queensland-based agribusiness team is handling the expressions of interest campaign for current owners Brenden and Madelene McClelland, who are retiring.
JLL told Australian Property Journal that price indications are in excess of $14 million.
Chris Holgar of JLL is expected a broad range of potential buyers, from locals looking to snap up a single property to the appeal of an aggregation for high-net worth families that already had exposure to mixed farming enterprises.
“These three properties offer genuine mixed farming, soft fertile soil types, prime location and water security delivered by bores and with a licence for 40 megalitres,” Holgar said.
“These are enhanced by significant fit-for-purpose infrastructure including diverse accommodation facilities, silos, cattle yards, vehicle, machinery and chemical sheds, and fencing in stock-proof condition that divides the grazing operation into 55 paddocks.
There is also an operational commercial piggery with a capacity of 3,208 standard pig units and associated artificial insemination centre with accommodation capacity of 96 boars.
The property is being offered bare and currently operates under a single management hub.
Dryland farming areas total around 380 hectares and have historically grown summer forage and winter cereals. These are complemented by about 300 hectares of improved grazing, with the balance exhibiting native species including forest bluegrass.
The aggregation has been developed to cater to cattle with four laneways and two sets of yards.
The grazing operation historically comprises opportunistic trading/agistment of cattle. Cell grazing management has been developed to ensure even forage utilisation, rotating stock throughout paddocks ranging from 15 to 30 hectares.
The total combined carrying capacity is estimated at circa 800 adult equivalents.
JLL’s James Mitchell noted McClelland’s location via the small rural community of Bell.
“A prime position on the western Darling Downs, accessible by sealed roads, creates ready access to multiple feedlots and grain receival sites, as well as the saleyards at Dalby,” he said.
“The lifestyle perspective further enhances its appeal, with access to service centres and the full gamut of amenities, including health, medical, entertainment and educational facilities.”
