‘Shamrock Vale Station’ – founded in 1875 and now a commercial farming operation of 1,857 hectares (4,590 acres), is situated on the Albert River in South East Queensland. Largely self – sustaining and with potential for expansion into the mining and tourism industries, Shamrock Vale Station is a remarkable opportunity for an entrepreneurial buyer.
The pride of Shamrock Vale is the Wagyu herd. Under the Goshu brand, the owner, Mr Robert McVicker has established a Wagyu herd originating from the Japanese Tajima genetics and recognised as one of the purest outside of Japan. The sale of Shamrock Vale Station will include the Goshu Wagyu herd, Shamrock Vale Wagyu herd, embryos and semen straws plus an extensive inventory of plant and equipment.
The topography of the property ranges from alluvial cultivated river flats to undulating ridges and gullies, interspersed with plateaus of excellent, sheltered grazing. Extensive studies conducted by both the previous and current owners indicate significant levels of blue metal. Subsequently, the State Government has identified approximately 600 acres as a Key Resource Area (KRA).
During his 8 – year tenure, Mr McVicker has made significant upgrades to the farm, with particular attention to sustainability and farm management practices. Shamrock Vale Station has 6 grid connected solar PV systems, providing supplementary renewable electricity to various sites including; 1 at the workshop hub, 3 pump stations, 2 dedicated residential homes and each of them can sell surplus renewable electricity back to the grid.
11 kilometres* of good, gravel road enables quick and easy access between the eastern and western parts of the property. Kilometres of internal roads, including concrete driveways between the main work buildings make it easier for staff to move from A to B efficiently. Approximately 531 acres* is under irrigation, serviced by underground main and used in the production of cattle fodder; primarily corn silage, sorghum, barley and lucerne.
The most recent expansion to the Shamrock Vale operation is the development of the bee – keeping enterprise and honey factory. Recognising the current demand for pure, Australian honey and utilising the abundance of both native and cultivated vegetation, Mr McVicker constructed an extraction facility and bottling plant on site. Further plans include a café and function facility to be used to host educational programs for visitors, school groups etc.
Other key features of Shamrock Vale:
* 19 titles – 18 freehold, 1 leasehold (state lease); 8 minutes* from Beaudesert
* Approximately 3.5km of Albert River frontage
* 2 x irrigation licences totalling 80ha + 2 water harvesting licences; 13 bores; 4 large lagoons for water storage; 2 x 250ML dams + multiple smaller stock dams
* 8 houses – all in very good condition. The main residence underwent an extensive renovation in 2019 and features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a billiard room and a large front deck.
* 4 sets of cattle yards; 5 x grain silos; 4 x silage bunkers
* Newly relocated, 18th century chapel – for private functions, seating for up to 80 people + standing room.
* Main workshop + office building; 4 x hay sheds; 3 x machinery sheds; 2 x car storage sheds
* Main horse facility: Stable complex with 12 boxes; 16m undercover round yard; 12 outdoor stables with day yards; covered vet crush; 4 large horse paddocks with shelters
* 2nd horse facility: 8 boxes with day yards; 2 x 10 acre paddocks
* Helipad
* Majority of property is identified ‘white’ on vegetation maps and a PMAV is in place
Shamrock Vale Station has the elements central to successful agricultural production of the future. It is progressive, sustainable and diversified; presenting a range of exciting opportunities for further expansion and development.
Please contact Danny Bukowski on 0427 007 116 for a comprehensive Information Memorandum.
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