Here is a rare opportunity for a tree change with additional benefits. Comprising an income producing chestnut orchard, lovely three bedroom family home and established gardens all only 20min to Bungendore or Queanbeyan and 35 minutes to Canberra City. This is the first time this property has been offered for sale in 31 years and included is all the infrastructure and orchard equipment required to continue on this successful enterprise. The orchard covers approximately 10 ha and includes 1700 mature chestnut trees and 80 hazelnut trees. The orchard is serviced by drip and micro-spray irrigation, with a licensed ground water allocation.

‘Tweenhills Chestnuts’ has gained a reputation for producing high quality, easy peeling chestnuts. State of the art chestnut harvesting, washing, inspection and size-grading equipment, as well as cold room facilities, are included in the sale. Established markets for the chestnuts are in place and include the Sydney Wholesale Market (currently 8-10 tonne per year), direct to the public and restaurateurs, chestnut roasting and online sales. ‘Tweenhills Chestnuts’ have successfully operated a chestnut roasting business in Canberra for the past 12 years and the iconic red van is included in the sale. Online sales have been operating for 3 years and distribute fresh chestnuts across Australia, complementing increasing sales to local clientele. ‘Tweenhills Chestnuts’ has strong industry connections that can be further expanded, as well as links to international educational opportunities. There is unlimited potential to increase turnover now all the establishment work has been done. The vendors will be available to assist with transition to new ownership.

Aside from the income potential of a niche marketing opportunity, this is one of the most picturesque properties in the region where you will feel that you have been transported to a Tuscan farm in Italy. The views are fabulous and the house is surrounded by established gardens and mature trees and there are wide verandas on both sides of the house to sit and take it all in.

Inspection of this property is by appointment only and included infrastructure can be discussed in detail at that point. Don’t hesitate to call Kim Gilbert if this sounds like your next venture.

FEATURES
Acreage- 15 ha (Chestnut orchard 10 ha)
Views
Private rural retreat within easy commuting distance to Canberra
Large machinery and chestnut grading sheds, both with power and concrete floors
5 kV solar system
Cold rooms
All orchard machinery and equipment
Irrigation licence
Diversified income stream
Chestnut roasting van
Website with online shop
Agritourism potential
Three oversize bedrooms, all with built in robes
Master bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite
Kitchen with five burner gas hotplate, 900 mm oven and dishwasher
Casual dining area as well as formal dining and lounge
Rumpus or media room
Bathroom with separate toilet
Large laundry with ample storage
A/C, wood burning heater and gas wall furnace
Wide verandahs
Outdoor entertaining areas
Double Colorbond Garage with attached hobby room (both with power)
Double carport
Double garage/Workshop (with power)
Mature gardens
Large established vegetable garden
School bus stop at the corner

This is a unique investment opportunity for the astute buyer. The property is close to Canberra and there is capacity to expand the current enterprise to take advantage of regional markets and tourism.