Diverse property located at 331 Fingerpost Road, Campania, South East Tasmania.

32 ha’s (79 acres) Apricot orchard and 87 ha’s (214 acres) land suitable for sheep and cattle grazing.

Two houses, large modern packing shed with all facilities and farm utilities.

Located in the South East of Tasmania in the Coal River Valley, Qew Orchards is well known Australia wide for its late season cool climate quality apricots – grown and packed under strict guidelines while aiming for maximum protection of the local environment.

Established in 1999 by the current owners the substantial orchard is well maintained and currently has approximately 32 ha’s of producing apricot trees. The apricots have been widely distributed throughout the eastern sea board of Australia and to the local markets in Tasmania and have previously received strong endorsement for their high quality and flavour.

Included in the sale of the property are the main homestead, manager’s house, demountable office, modern packing shed, sundry orchard machinery, irrigation equipment and sundry machinery sheds and workshops. There are also a good set of cattle yards, shearing shed and sheep yards on the farm which were all part of the previous historic “Morville” property.

Property Features:

Packing Shed:
- Cool rooms for out of field cooling and for storage cooling pre distribution
- Grader – has capacity to sort and pack up to 20t per day.
- Separate lunch room facilities
- Separate office
- Toilets, showers and disabled facilities

Main residence:
- Brick construction with iron roof
- 4 bedroom – master with ensuite
- 5 toilets
- Wonderful large sunroom
- Large open plan kitchen – gas and electric cooking facilities
- Formal living room
- Established garden

Manager’s residence:
- Brick construction double story with tile roof
- 3 bedroom
- Two toilet
- Living room

The orchard business has previously been leased out which is an option that may suit a potential purchaser. The apricot season in Tasmania fits in well with the finish of the season in the mainland states and fruit is ripening before imports from New Zealand start to arrive. This will be appealing to apricot producers who already have similar businesses on the mainland. There is scope to increase the area under apricot trees even further.

The property offers much more than just the Qew Orchard.

The grazing land offers the ability to diversify into sheep or beef cattle production to spread the income and cash flow from the property during the year.

Given the location and situation close to Richmond, Hobart and Hobart Airport and the magnificent view available across the Coal River Valley from behind the orchard, the property lends itself to development for tourism incorporating the orchard products (fruit, jams, fruit wines, pick your own etc) or maybe a new vineyard/wine tasting development.

The sale of this property offers a wonderful opportunity to purchase a proven orchard business with a highly respected brand – to be continued as is – or can be used as a lifestyle farm offering a great location to live in.

Inspection strictly by appointment only.

For further information, please contact Nick Mainwaring of Landmark Harcourts Tasmania on 0419 372 793.

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