THE highly regarded Rockhampton district property Lonesome Dove is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a unique specialist equine breeding and training facility.
To be auctioned by joint selling agents Jim Lyons Agency and Hourn & Bishop Qld in Rockhampton on April 6, the magnificent property and equine facility has been carefully planned and developed by cattleman and master horseman William Tapp.
Lonesome Dove consists of 134 hectares (330 acres) of developed brigalow country with excellent underground water, and established pastures. The property is divided into seven paddocks, connected by a laneway to three large steel and cable holding yards, that lead to an undercover vet crush with steel and concrete loading ramp.
The equine facilities have been purposely designed to provide safe, easy management of valuable horses, from broodmare care, through to foaling, growing, breaking and training. Improvement include a 54x15m Ranbuild shed which covers 10 individual 6x6m stables with feed bins and auto drinkers, four of which have large day yards. There is a feed room plus tack room and wide bull nosed covered patio area overlooking the lawns and a full size cut out yard and campdraft arena that is capable of running full scale competition. Close behind the stable complex is an eight horse walker and round yard.
The 42x30m covered equestrian arena with yards and spectator viewing platform provides for all weather training of young horses, and an instruction area for horsemanship clinics which have been a successful part of the business conducted by some of Australia’s leading horse experts. There is also a 24x15m shed used for machinery storage.
Tropical inspired living is provided by the accommodation complex. There is a large covered and paved outdoor living area, including a colonial kitchen overlooking the arena complex with views to the east. There are three bedrooms, an office, and laundry. Attached to the rear of the accommodation area is a large enclosed shed for truck, gooseneck, and vehicle parking.
Contact Jim Lyons, 0428 668 635, Jim Lyons Agency, or Gary Bishop, 0439 982 588, or John Crerar, 0427 678 901, Hourn & Bishop Qld.
