NEGOTIATIONS are continuing on the Stanthorpe property Pikedale, which was passed in at auction for $2.575 million this morning.
Located 30km Stanthorpe, the 2188 hectare (5407 acre) is in five freehold titles.
The passed in figure is equal to about $1177/ha ($476/acre).
Pikedale is described as having New England soil types, picturesque hills, and Traprock country. Grasses include Queensland blue, native pastures and herbages in season. Timbers include red gum, apple gum, broad and narrow ironbark.
Water is a feature with permanent waterholes along the watercourses and good sized dams and a bore.
Pikedale is divided into 10 main paddocks supported by laneway system.
The superb five bedrooms, three bathroom main homestead was built in 1937 and has pressed tin ceilings, four open fireplaces. The well maintained homestead has original quality fittings and modern conveniences, and in-ground swimming pool.
Other improvements include a custom designed six stand shearing shed, shearers quarters, horse arena and stables, a shed and workshop.
Contact Andrew McCallum, 0427 581 889, GDL Real Estate Ruralco Property.
