612 Hectares approximately 1523 Acres
240 mega-litre water licence
This is a great opportunity to purchase a stake in Australian History offering the status of the circa 1858 sprawling homestead together with modern agricultural pursuits including centre pivot irrigation.
Benyeo is well located just 38 km from Naracoorte, 16 km from Frances, 4km from Benayeo and 5km from Binnum. Approximately 451 Hectares or 1161 Acres and the 240 mega-litre water licence make up the original Benyeo homestead property on the Victorian side of the border while approximately 140 Hectares or 352 Acres of the land known as Thomas’, is located on the South Australian side of the border. The land is adjoining.
The Benyeo Homestead was constructed circa 1858 from local iron stone. The main entrance is impressive with established Morton Bay Fig Trees and an oval driveway and lawned area.
Production from the property includes sheep for wool production, prime lamb and some cattle previously.
Irrigated crops include white clover for seed and grazing, lucerne for seed, hay and grazing and several opportunity cash crops have been successfully produced.
Full detailed Property Information Schedule available on request.
AUCTION: Thursday 31st October 2013 at 11:00 am in the Naracoorte Town Hall
Settlement Tuesday 14th January 2014
Contact Cameron Grundy 0408 843 096