This well established small farm at Pipers River is now on the open market for sale. The property is on 2 titles totalling 49.25 hectares (123.12 acres) with a1900′s Federation style homestead surrounded by well established gardens and numerous outbuildings including machinery, shearing shed, barn, stock yards, an old diary and the list goes on, there is even a full size tennis court to keep you in shape. A separate fully self-contained cottage is situated on the property which would be ideal for a teenager or to rent out and derive a small income.

The rich, fertile soil produces healthy pasture and with an average annual rainfall of approximately 35″ (875mm) the property currently supports 40 breeding cattle with calf, 70 breeding ewes & 70 lambs. The property has also been productive in cropping including a recent yield of poppies. A high capacity bore provides water to a number of troughs around the property as well as water for irrigation purposes and the garden. There is also a number of spring fed dams at various locations around the property. The house water needs are supplied by rain water tanks. With panoramic views of the surrounding farms and bushland and Mt Arthur in the distance the countryside is truly picturesque.
The 4 bedroom house still has many of the original features prevalent from the era it was built giving it that character old world charm. However a major extension has been added to the rear of the property providing an extended kitchen/dining and additional living areas. There is a large heat pump which is a recent addition to the home as well as 2 wood heaters which are ducted to some of the rooms. Solar panels have recently been fitted reducing electricity costs & the excess power is fed back to the grid providing power credits to the property owner.

Pipers River has become a popular country area for those looking for an alternative to city or town living. It is only 15 minutes to George Town, 30 minutes from the city of Launceston and 10-15 minutes drive to access some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. There are various wineries and vineyards in the area and it is also well known for its high grade cattle breeding. The “Pipers River” for which the area is named after snakes its way through the countryside and you will often see many a keen angler trying their luck with the trout and native blackfish that inhabit the waterways.

Whether you are seeking the advantages of a rural lifestyle or the possibility of an additional income this property can provide both.

For more information contact Andrew Michieletto on 0408 006 455.