Extremely versatile lifestyle property with all the attributes. Farm, Fish and Fun. Set on Lush river frontage pastures for grazing. Very fertile and productive property, with high livestock carrying capacity and Irrigation licence direct off-take from the Mersey River. Three bedroom brick homestead, generous shed facilities, gardens to grow home produce fruit and vegetables.

The Mersey River is also one of the four main river destinations for trout fishing in Tasmania, it is one of three designated rivers indicated to host the 2019 World Trout Fishing Championships during November and December along with a number of lakes and lagoons. This property has so much to offer, and with approximately 625 metres of direct frontage and direct access to so much more would make an ideal location to establish a tourism and accommodation venue and haven for fishing and other freshwater recreational pursuits along with the rural and farm lifestyle setting of the property. Imagine the possibilities.

This property has been utilised for crops, currently mixed farming with sheep, and store cattle and until this season also Lucerne sown for fodder production. The gardens and orchard feature apple, apricot, peach, nectarine, cherry, walnut and lemon trees, in addition to raspberry and strawberry beds.

Set along the banks of the Mersey River at Merseylea is this high potential farmlet totalling 29 acres (approx) comprised of three titles (totalling approx 17 acres), In addition a fourth internal title which is a long term crown lease (approx 12 acres) giving a total farming area of approx 29 acres.

The homestead is a very comfortable, well lit, spacious 3 bedroom brick residence, with open plan kitchen (with 2 pantry storage areas), dining and living areas, leading to a split level for rumpus room or office, and laundry facilities. The bathroom has separate shower and bath, and separate second toilet. The homestead has very neat well established gardens, fences and enclosures.

The gardens and orchard feature apple, apricot, peach, nectarine, cherry, walnut and lemon trees, in addition to raspberry and strawberry beds. All are well established and produce an abundance of fresh produce, the walnut trees are a feature with the amount of production.

This property has been utilised for crops, currently mixed farming with sheep, and store cattle and until this season also Lucerne sown for fodder production, and potatoes for fresh market supply. At any one time during the year the property averages carrying capacity of approximately 25- 40 – store cattle, 40 – 60 ewes plus lambs, in addition to cutting all its own fodder in an intensive farm management and rotation programmes.

The vendor has historically dedicated approximately 2 acres to fresh market potato production and 4 acres to lucerne crops annually, but has taken the decision to scale back management just to cattle grazing after many years of intensive mixed farm management.

House water is provided from two tanks totalling 6,250 gallons. All paddocks (of which the property is divided into 11) have water provisions for stock watering facilities. The property has two pump stations operated from 3 phase powered facilities supplying irrigation, garden and stock water from the river. The property holds a 16 megalitre irrigation license for commercial application.

Outbuildings on the property include a 12 metre X 8 metre cement construction garage/machinery shed with 4 metre X 2.8 metre loft. An 8 metre X 4 metre lock up zincalume garage, a 3 Bay 12 metre X 6 metre machinery skillion and a 4 pen – single stand shearing shed area approximately 4 metres X 7 metres. Four enclosed dog yards.

The property has two hay barns the first approximately 5 X 5 metres X 2.4 metres with a capacity of 250 – 260 bales approximately and a second new metal framed barn is being constructed as of February 2017 – 8m X 6m X 4.13m H with provisions for an extra bay already with footings poured.

The property also has stockyards with an adjustable height loading ramp and cattle scales. The stock yards also have four small holding yards/paddocks (not included in the above paddock count). The fences are a combination of mesh and electric, with a central laneway to the farthest paddocks, and fixed gates hung at all paddock entrances. The property is now being sold with the crush, scales and irrigation piping and sprinklers included in the sale price.

This is an ideal property to commute within northern Tasmania with approximately 5 minutes into Railton, 12 to 15 minutes to Sheffield; 25 to 30 minutes only to Deloraine, Devonport or Latrobe, and approximately 50 minutes only to Launceston Airport.

For people who wish, or need to work off farm; or just enjoy day trips along the coast there are few properties with as much to offer or more potential. All this, but only if you wish to leave this idyllic spot on the banks of the river to explore further afield.

Property Code: 476