Pasture Water Allocation of approximately 8ha available to rent @ 4% (of $100,000) with option to buy within 3 years.
An absolutely compelling property with so many elements of commercial diversity to enhance income and lifestyle – uniquely and conveniently positioned for business, and professional life in Adelaide CBD, close to Adelaide International Airport and of course local public and private schooling.
The country comprises rich irrigation flats, to rising undulating country with spectacular views.
Water supply is excellent in terms of water availability and overall quality with a large artesian bore which was originally drilled to 800 feet equipped with a 22 kilowatt 3 phase Franklin motor new in 2003. The Southern Cross pump was reconditioned at the same time, on well master hose. The bore flow is quoted at approximately 13,000 gallons per hour test) pumping approximately 10,000 gallons per hour with approximately 560ppm water quality, irrigating pasture on the river flat. The vineyard bore has a Grundfos SP8A30-5.5 kilowatt submersible pump with flexi bore hose. Quoted at approximately 2,500 gallons per hour (capacity of 8,000 gallons per hour) pumping from 90 metres at approx 450ppm.
There are three major hydrants along the front for the large traveling irrigator and there are three hydrants on the eastern side irrigation flats for the smaller irrigator. The main irrigation line runs through the middle of the irrigation paddocks and is 4 inch PVC.
There are 6 dams on the property most of which are spring fed and also includes a very large 2 million gallon dam. There are also 2 other lakes near the homestead with the creek system flowing through.
The vineyard is fed from the vineyard bore via 3 inch PVC to a 15,000 concrete header tank (this also supplies the house and winery with water), which has an automatic float switch there are 7 irrigation stations fed by Grundfos pump. The Sauvignon Blanc is fed direct from the bore in two stages with 3 inch PVC to the top of the planting. The 5,000-gallon tank next to the main header tank forms part of the wastewater holding, together with an Amiad irrigation and sand filter system, ‘pushed’ out to the vineyard through a Grundfos pump.
Pasture improvements have been applied to some of the higher country and lime and super have been applied. The front irrigation paddocks have been sown to irrigation pasture. The cattle yards are complete with undercover handling area, race, crush and are capable of handling up to 200 head of cattle with further trucking roadway area that has handled a double decker semi-trailer.
The winery was previously licensed for 70 tons, it is now operated unlicensed, under lease. The area covers a huge expanse of 35m x 16m with wine making processing and insulated storage facilities, laboratory, bathroom, stainless steel floor drains to waste water system and chemical store. Cellar door is enhanced with olde world ambiance of rustic timber and stone complete with toilet facilities, washing sink, evaporative cooling, potbelly log fire. Winery and Cellar Door are currently leased at $19,000 per annum, paid on a monthly basis (verbal agreement). The workshop area also has 3-phase power and 2 x 5,000-gallon rainwater tanks.
The garden and grounds around the homestead are truly superb with extensive craftsman built stone walling, goldfish ponds and picturesque lakes thus embracing enhanced harmony and balance.
Homestead living is open light and bright with two living zones linked by undercover parking. Thus providing independent living if required with either bed and breakfast or extended family complete with bedroom, living room, kitchen meals and bathroom. The main living area sunroom, spacious laundry and bathroom areas, 2 bedrooms, lounge and formal dining with huge slow combustion log fire in the open fireplace and the kitchen meals area linked with the sunny outdoor vergola entertainment area.
All in all, an exciting and very rare large acreage property just 20-25 minutes (approximately) from Adelaide.
Vineyard Details:
1.2ha / 3 Acres Sauvignon Blanc
1.2ha / 3 Acres Pinot
0.6ha / 1.5 Acres Viognier
1.8ha / 4.5 Acres Merlot
0.68ha / 2 Acres of trellis for replanting
Water Authorization:
8.6ha / 21.25 Acres – Irrigated pasture
5.7ha / 14 Acres Vineyard
0.9ha / 2.2 Acres Cellar Door
CHRIS WESTON 8388 4002 – RLA173455