595 Geraldton - Mt Magnet Road, Moonyoonooka WA 6532

$2,000,000

Horticultural opportunity on Geraldton's doorstep

• This conveniently located horticulture property has been neatly developed over a 19-year period and includes all the necessary plant, equipment & infrastructure to continue the business as a going concern.

• Situated 10km from Geraldton's CBD, the property consists of 6.62ha of fertile, red loam soil in a well-established horticulture precinct on the outskirts of the city.

• The enterprise focuses on cucumber and capsicum production using 3.3ha of undercover growing structures, with break crops integrated into the rotation to reduce pest and disease pressure.

• The 40m x 9m, fully enclosed packing shed allows for the efficient processing of crops and features three-phase power, an integrated workshop, hardstand and a 23kl rainwater tank.

• The comfortable three-bedroom, one bathroom home adjoins the packing shed and provides family accommodation for new owners or management staff. Built in 2006, the home includes a modern kitchen, large family room and an expansive outdoor entertaining area. A detached 9m x 4m drive-through garage provides ample storage and car parking.

• The four-bedroom staff quarters are located in the centre of the property and has a communal living area and shared kitchen facilities.

• Geraldton's 442mm of average annual rainfall is harvested across the 3.3ha of rooftop catchment and channelled to a central storage dam. This is supplemented with scheme water when required.

• The owners have invested in a fully automated Netafim water control system housed in a dedicated pump shed. The controller allows for the fertigation of multiple nutrients and soil amendment products to each of the seven individual hothouses.

• 60kVA diesel generator provides back up electricity to ensure the continuity of processing at key times

• A full list of plant & machinery, production & financial statistics are available to genuine buyers.

The City of Greater Geraldton has a population of approximately 39,000 and is the major commerce centre for the Mid West. Services based in Geraldton include deep water port & commodity export infrastructure, major agricultural suppliers and service providers to rural industries, primary & secondary education, a regional airport, public & private hospitals and allied health services.

The Mid West's diverse economy is focused on broadacre & intensive agriculture, mining, fisheries & tourism, however the burgeoning renewable energy sector has the potential to create significant employment and business opportunities.

For further information, please contact:
Yves Beagley
Nutrien Harcourts
E: yves.beagley@nutrien.com.au
M: 0438 326 608

Property Details

• Type: Horticulture
• Land Area: 6 Hectare (approx)