‘Gowan Braes’ CIRCA 1850, 83.220 Hectares (205 acres)

Located just 10 min drive from Deloraine, in the central north of Tasmania, ‘Gowan Braes’ offers a diverse range of opportunities, including beef, sheep or cropping. The property would lend itself to a wide range of boutique farming pursuits and lifestyle opportunities.
The Deloraine district has arguably some of the best farmland in Tasmania, with Dunorlan, and ‘Gowan Braes’ being at the pinnacle. Rich red alluvial soils have grown a mix of traditional crops including potatoes and poppies, but have been well rested over the past several years, and ready to strike straight into a cropping cycle, with endless opportunities for boutique start ups.
Water is at a premium, with a permanent creek, well located running through the farms belly, and feeding two good sized water holes. A pump on the creek delivers water to troughs in all paddocks, and provides garden water for the homestead. The homestead water is crystal clear bore water of exceptional quality, which produces up to 300 gallons per hour. There is an opportunity to connect to the Meander Dam Irrigation Scheme, which would underpin a substantial cropping enterprise.
The homestead is impressive, with the original construction built of local blue stone in true colonial style around the 1850′s, and comprising an upstairs area, and the four original fire places. With a total floor area of approximately 160m2
The second addition, which marries beautifully with the first, has the distinctive Queen Anne Federation look, representative of the period of its construction, which was very early 1900′s. This section contains the hearts of the home- kitchen, bathroom, living and main bedroom. Total floor area in this section of the home is 120m2 approx, giving a total floor spread of almost 300m2, with out verandahs, of which there are three- one for morning coffee, one for afternoon drinks and one for the mountain views. As with most homes of 150 plus years of dominance, ‘Gowan Braes’ has a feeling of relaxed grandeur, all due to its magical location, and north facing position.
The years have gathered an eclectic mix of useful farm buildings, including car- machinery and storage sheds. Add to this a hay shed, small shearing shed, cow shed with crush and loading ramp. A workers cottage, tucked away over the ridge line is a useful acquisition, a little tied, but still in basic service.
Best described as an opportunity of a life time, as it has been tightly held for just about that long, ‘Gowan Braes’ is well worth your attention. Harcourts Meander Valley and lead agent Daryl Smith welcome all genuine enquires and inspections, which are strictly by appointment only.