$5,000 Per Acre
Here is a rare opportunity that presents to purchase an 810 acre (327.8ha) cattle breeding farm in 5 titles that has been held within the same family for more than 70 years! Located in a highly sought-after area, with 2 bitumen road frontages, an exceptional water source and a long list of infrastructures, this is a great opportunity to secure a good functioning farm.
The country is flat with mostly heavy black loam soils while towards the rear runs to some sandy loam. The property is well subdivided from 3 all-weather central laneways servicing most paddocks. The fencing is stockproof with a mix of plain and electric wires between paddocks.
Water is the major feature of this property with a 624 megalitre water licence, from two bores run by diesel pumps. One bore service's the troughs in each paddock while the 2nd bore is used for a lateral irrigation system covering approximately 170 acres (68.7ha)
The infrastructure on this property consists of:
- An excellent 4 bedroom + study, 2-bathroom brick veneer home built in 1973 set in a well-established garden. Comprising of a formal lounge room, formal dining room, family room, open plan kitchen/dining, laundry, double car garage and an outdoor BBQ area. The home is heated and cooled by way of a reverse cycle air-conditioner. The kitchen is the heart of the home, refurbished approximately 10 years ago with ample cupboard space, electric appliances and dishwasher. The house is serviced by two concrete water tanks and has a brand new electric hot water service.
- Near new Pro-Way cattle yards with a ratchet system loading race and cattle crush
- 16m x 7m - 3 bay machinery shed
- 18m x 7m - 6 bay machinery shed
- 11m x 8m workshop with concrete floor, power and lights
- 18m x 12m hay shed
- Dis-used dairy - 11 a-side Herringbone, partially stripped, large vat, hot water service, 3 phase power & 250-300 capacity cow yard.
- 2nd set of cattle yards with a crush in the centre of the property
- 3rd set of cattle yards and loading ramp at the rear of the property.
The farm is currently running approximately 250 cows and calves, an average of 800 rolls of hay per year is harvested and fertilizer history is available upon request.
Inspections are strictly by appointment only, please contact Barry Redmond on 0477 622 292 for any further information.
47 Bair Street, Leongatha VIC 3953
03 5662 2292
BARRY REDMOND