Set along the banks of the Mersey River at Mersey Lea is a highly productive small farm.
The property comprises 3 titles totalling 17.2 acres and a fourth title that is a long term crown lease of 11.8 acres that is attached to the property, making a total area of 29 acres. There is an Irrigation License of 16 mega litres for the Mersey River. This is a highly productive and fertile property that is being used for growing fresh market potatoes, lucerne, poppies, running store cattle and ewes and lambs. The fencing is good and all paddocks have stock water available.
Outbuildings consist of a 12m x 8m garage/machinery shed with a loft, a 3 bay 12m x 6m machinery shed, a single stand shearing shed and numerous other useful yards and buildings.
The home is a well lit comfortable 3 bedroom brick residence with an open plan kitchen/dinning/living area. The kitchen has plenty of storage. There is a split level area ideal for a rumpus room. The water supply for the home is from tanks with the capacity of over 6000 gallons. The house is set amongst well established gardens and there is an orchard with a wide variety of fruit trees including apricot, nectarine and cherry.
There are 2 pump stations on the property operated by 3 phase power which supply water for the stock, garden and irrigation.
This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a well established and cared for property within easy commuting distance of Devonport, Latrobe and Sheffield with the added bonus of being a fisherman’s delight with the river on your doorstep. If you are a person who loves the country and likes things done well and you enjoy a wide variety of interests, this may be the property for you.