North Bogabigal is being offered for public sale ‘as a whole’ as well as in three separate lots, by Expressions of Interest (EOI) with expressions closing at 12 noon AEST Thursday 14th September 2023.

Forbes based rural property specialists Johnston Rural Group are pleased to present to market North Bogabigal – an exceptionally well-located, mixed farm in the heart of the Lachlan Valley.

The property, which today comprises approx. 547.5 hectares (1,352 acres), boasts a prime location just 11km west of the historic township of Forbes and Newell Highway. The productive mixed farm, which is approx. 90% arable, is a versatile holding suited to both livestock and cropping having successfully grown high yielding cereal crops and produced prime lambs, goats & lucerne hay. The offering is underpinned by a combination of soil types ranging from highly fertile alluvial creek flats adjacent to the Broad Creek to sandy loams and heavy grey clays through the middle.

Key features include Lachlan River access via a pumping station and underground water supply pipeline, 1.3km frontage to the Broad Creek, 510 MgL General Security River Water Access Licence, near new 60ha (150ac) Bauer centre pivot and a dedicated internal drainage system which diverts local water off the property after heavy rainfall events.

The main improvements consist of a 3 / 4 BR homestead, 3 BR cottage, hay shed, 2 machinery sheds, workshop, older style shearing shed with adjoining sheep yards, wash down bay, chemical shed, piggery / wet weather livestock shed and old shearers quarters.

The Vendor’s Phillip (Australian Olympian and highly decorated Commonwealth Games Medallist) & Ann Adams have made the decision to sell in order finalise their full-time retirement objective after initially moving into town several years ago and overseeing the farm remotely. North Bogabigal has been in the Adam’s Family for over 70 years, after it was initially purchased by the Adam’s Brothers Partnership (a partnership between Phillip’s father and uncle).

Under Phillip and Ann’s ownership there has been a focus on lucerne and livestock production (including a goat embryo transfer program), improving on-farm drainage, and more recently on a spray irrigation development project on North Bogabigal (South) in 2019.

Marketing Agent Sam Johnston of Johnston Rural Group said that “North Bogabigal will no doubt appeal to a large spectrum of the active buyer pool due to its prime location, combination of underlying soil types, access to the Lachlan River and Broad Creek, 510MgL irrigation water and near new 60 ha (150 ac) centre pivot, and more importantly its scope for future development and investment upside.” Further reinforcing that: “This fundamentally sound asset is primed for additional development and is ready to be taken to the next level through progressive management coupled with a prudent capital injection.”

The Vendor’s are fully committed to the sales process and have recently had the property independently valued which has assisted them is formulating a realistic price guide of $6.5m to $7.0m which includes the land, water, and fixed improvements.

For additional commentary, a detailed information memorandum or photos please contact: Sam Johnston 0412 896 602 sam@johnstongroup.com.au or Gary Johnston 0427 574 270 gary@johnstongroup.com.au

Forbes based rural and lifestyle property specialists Johnston Rural Group are excited to bring to market Cramorie – a refined rural lifestyle holding in an idyllic location on the edge of historic Forbes – with access to the Lachlan River. 

Cramorie is a special rural lifestyle package that enjoys a prime location just 3km southeast of the historic Forbes town centre in an accessible albeit private and secluded setting. The focal point of the property is undoubtedly the stylish 4 bedroom weatherboard homestead (c.1900’s) which has commanding views out towards the Lachlan River over its small farming and grazing paddocks. 

The property comprises of approximately 5.357 hectares (13.23 acres) of gently undulating and highly productive river flats which occupy five separate land parcels. Cramorie not only provides a wonderful place to live but is also a functioning small agricultural asset with a strong catalogue of ancillary improvements including a large fully enclosed machinery / storage shed with mezzanine, horse stable complex, set of cattle yards, three bay carport, workshop, dog kennel and chook run. 

Marketing agent Sam Johnston stated that “Cramorie has already generated a significant amount of enquiry after being on the market for less than a week. Enquiry has come from a number of places including Forbes and its surrounding towns, Sydney, Melbourne, the South Coast and Central Tablelands.” 

He then went on to say that “Given Forbes’ recently reported population growth projections and emerging business opportunities within the shire, it is clear that Forbes is now being seen as a ‘go to area’ with investment upside on the horizon.” 

Cramorie is being offered for sale by Expressions of Interest (EOI) with expressions closing at 12 noon AEST Thursday 15th June 2023. A detailed information memorandum and price guide are available on request with inspections by appointment only. 

The captivating “Gunya” Riverside property on offer by Johnston Rural Group.

If there was ever a property to take your breath away, then this is it. 

Forbes based property specialists Johnston Rural Group are pleased to present to market “Gunya” – an impressive and unique, premier rural lifestyle property on the banks of the Lachlan River. 

Boasting an idyllic location just 3km from the historic Forbes town centre, Gunya is undoubtedly one of the districts leading lifestyle properties. Nestled on the eastern side of the Lachlan River and with an approx. 330 metre water frontage, this outstanding 2.38 hectare (5.88 ac) offering sets the benchmark in comfortable country living. 

Built as the ‘ideal family home’ and entertaining destination, the 650m2, 5 bedroom, double Brick Gunya Homestead (c.2012) enjoys a spacious layout with seamless integration between its indoor and outdoor, open plan living and entertaining areas. With scenic 180° water views from all bedrooms and main entertaining areas, expansive lawns and towering river red gums, the property offers a sanctuary like setting. Additional improvements, which make several income generating opportunities a possibility, include a self-contained 2 bedroom cottage, studio / “meeting room”, 14 garages / storage sheds, amenities block and large rainwater storage tank. 

Marketing agent Gary Johnston stated that “Gunya will undoubtedly set the benchmark for the high end, Forbes lifestyle property market” with co-marketing agent Sam explaining that “an inspection of the property is not only highly recommended but is certainly required to fully appreciate what Gunya has to offer”. Gunya is being offered for sale by Expressions of Interest (EOI) with expressions closing at 12 noon AEDT Wednesday, 15th March 2023. A detailed memorandum, video and price guide is available on request with inspections by appointment only.