The famed Rostrevor Estate at Triabunna has an agricultural and social history as rich as any property in Tasmania. In 1903 the property began a transformation from sheep, cattle and horses into what was to become the largest orchard in Australia under the ownership of H. Jones and Co. Rostrevor Estate’s value as a prime grazing and wool growing property was realized in 1973 when, along with 7,000 sheep and 400 cattle it changed hands to the current family ownership.
The property now boasts around 1,600 hectares of improved land and a perfect combination of modern agricultural conveniences in a scenic historical setting. Old stone stables, machinery and hay shedding, super shed, huge packing and storage sheds, 2 cool rooms, and a 4 stand raised board shearing shed with under cover yards are all gathered in a central station area sheltered by massive Oak, Elm, and Ash trees. There are also 7 houses on the property including the 22 year old main 4 bedroom homestead. Two 12 hectare pivot sites are watered by both reuse water from the Triabunna township and from a 575 megalitre water right from the historic 1,100 megalitre Rostrevor Lagoon that was originally constructed in 1914.
Cattle, sheep and wool from the property have an enviable reputation in the market place, and the standard of fencing, the quality of the pastures, and the fertilizer history are second to none. All this in combination with the mild coastal climate and proximity to Triabunna and the Tasman Highway creates an opportunity for a purchaser to take on a property capable of any number of agricultural or commercial enterprises.
It cannot be stated strongly enough that the immaculate condition of Rostrevor Estate is testament to the hard work and vision of the current ownership and an opportunity to purchase this Tasmanian East Coast property is an investment not to be missed.