This property has 2921.15 Total Acres (18 ½ quarters) with the majority of the land used for hay and pasture. 13 ½ quarters are fenced and cross-fenced. The fence is almost all 3 strand barb-wire.
The ranch is presently carrying 275 cow/calf pairs and could be expanded to do more. More land is available in the area for expansion.
There are 2 main blocks of land, with 4 quarters that are scattered further away from the main blocks. The Vendor would consider selling the 2 main blocks and keeping the quarters that are on their own.
Approximately 1900 acres are cultivated. Approximately 635 acres are being cropped and the Vendor is renting that crop land out. All of the other cultivated acres are seeded to pasture or are seeded to grass/alfalfa. A few of the cultivated acres are used to grow oats for feed. Soil Class is 15% B, 40% C and 45% D. The soil type is mainly Newdale Clay Loam and Newdale Loam to Clay Loam (modified Phase).
Shop: 28’ x 40’, Goodon Pole Shed, metal roof and walls.
Cattle Shelter: 30’ x 100’, concrete footing, metal roof and walls. Part of the shelter is closed in and has a maternity pen and calving panel.
New pumphouse.
Older detached 2 car garage.
These bins are all located on the main yard:
3 - 4000 bushel steel bins on concrete
1 - 1400 bushel steel hopper bin
1 - 2000 bushel steel bin on concrete
2 - 1300 bushel steel bin on wood
There are other bins on some of the other quarters:
1 - 5000 bushel metal bin
2 - 2000 bushel metal bin
3 - 4000 bushel metal bin
1 - 1350 bushel metal bin
For water in the summer pasture it is supplied from dugouts and from the Birdtail Creek. In the yard the water comes from a large dugout. There are 4 watering bowls.
For the house there is a 3200 gallon cistern. The house is also hooked onto the dugout.
Corrals are made up of 4 pens. All steel panels and gates attached and unattached and a steel loading chute are included. There is a new Morand steel handling system bought in 2002.
Dwelling has approximately 1800 sq. ft. of living space on the main floor. The original part of the house was built in 1958 and has been added to and renovated in 1998. There are 3 bedrooms, laundry room, 1 large bathroom, kitchen, dining room, large living room. Flooring consists of laminate flooring, carpet and vinyl flooring. The house is very spacious and well maintained. Includes all window coverings, fridge, stove, washer and dryer. The basement is approximately 1100 sq. ft.. There is a large family room in the basement.
The house is heated with an electric forced air furnace and some electric baseboards.
The electric bill for the property runs around $250.00/month.
Gross 2002 Taxes: $12,486.21
The property is 4 miles from the town of Birtle, Manitoba. Only 2 ½ miles from a paved highway. Part of the property is located in the scenic Birdtail Valley.
Asking Price for land and buildings: $1,098,000.00 **This property is ready to go. You can bring your cows and move in.
Optional: Vendor would consider selling cattle (approximately 275 head), machinery and 1600 bales of hay and 1000 bales of straw. (All made with a 688 New Holland Baler). As of the beginning of November this was the count on the bales. Of course as time goes on that amount will decrease.) For a complete list of machinery contact the broker.