First Time Offered for Sale in over 100 Years

Location
A wonderful private situation, the homestead sits at the end of a 7 km driveway with panoramic views across the South Esk River to the Fingal Valley. Brambletye is located only 40 minutes drive from the city of Launceston and 30 minutes from Launceston Airport and the historic village of Evandale.

Country
Rising from highly fertile river flats to productive alluvial cropping ground and then to dolerite open run country (with sections of bush) suitable for growing some of Tasmania’s finest Merino wool. Brambletye is comprised of approximately 3958 hectares (9782 acres) in twelve freehold titles.

Water
Brambletye enjoys a frontage of approximately 6 km to the South Esk River (one of Tasmania’s major rivers). A water right of 112.5 ML for irrigation purposes is included in the sale of the property and there are several potential dam sites for the storage of large amounts of irrigation water. A pump on the river supplies a back up tank which delivers water via a pressure system to the houses and 14 troughs around the shearing shed/homestead area. Balance of the property is watered by river springs and creeks.

Rainfall
Annual rainfall is approximately 500 600 mm per annum (20 24 inches).

Homestead
Brambletye supports a substantial homestead built in two sections (circa 1830 and 1900) in a very imposing position on top of gentle rise overlooking the South Esk River and farm land beyond.

The solid brick homestead is both extensive yet homely with formal and informal areas, comprising of eight bedrooms, three bathrooms, formal dining room, drawing room, billiard room, sunroom, office, studio and original cellar.

Re-roofed and painted only four years ago the homestead is in very good order and sits amid an established garden. It offers the best of country living in a private position, yet with expansive views

Fixed Improvements
These include three cottages (one rented, one occupied by a farm worker and the other vacant), four stand shearing shed, machinery sheds, workshop (3 phase power connected), old dairy and brick stables, sheep and cattle yards, seven silos and original brick rabbiter’s hut.

Production
Originally a 100% grazing operation known for the quality of the livestock and wool turned off, in recent times, Brambletye has diversified into growing irrigated cash crops such as potatoes and cereals in addition to running approximately 2000 merino ewes, 5,000 Merino wethers, 1500 M/S hoggets and 140 Hereford cows.

NB Huge potential to store water on Brambletye in several large dam sites which would allow the development of centre-pivot irrigation.

Fencing
Fencing is generally in good order and is conventional post and wire with some electric hot wires, an all weather laneway extends through much of the improved country.