LAND SIZE: 2108 Acres.
Seven titles including 15 acres in Home block.
SITUATION: Located in magnificent cropping country with frontage to the Donald Swan Hill Road approximately thirty kilometres north of Wycheproof. The property is one hour forty minutes easy drive to the major regional city of Bendigo with Melbourne a further eighty-five minutes away.
FARM: The soil structure is generally friable Buloke red loam for which the area is noted. Subdivided into nine paddocks, all with concrete water troughs, the farm is set-up for cropping with sound fencing and wide double gates to accommodate large modern machinery. In recent years emphasis has been on cereal production however in the past a substantial sheep flock has been maintained in conjunction with grain growing.
Land care includes double fenced tree plantations of native pine, inland red gums and acacia as well as fenced water courses which include box timber.
Infrastructure includes a 33m x 13m grain shed, 5 grain silos of which four are transportable, 6 bay workshop and machinery shed, large machinery & air-craft storage alternating as a hay-shed and 3 large fuel tanks.
HOME: The 28 square living area home, of brick construction is a feature of the property. It is well designed and maintained, surrounded by extensive gardens with spacious Buffalo lawns.
Accommodation consists of four double bedrooms all with built-in robes and serviced by a large central bath room and toilet.
An adjoining office can be accessed from the entrance foyer or from the rear hallway.
The living area consists of an all electric kitchen with near new appliances as well as a breakfast bar and servery. The kitchen services a delightful formal dining room adjacent to two cosy relaxation areas, the first being a north-east facing lounge, family or tv room with open fire-place & bar, the second is the formal lounge room which includes a wood- burning heater set under an exquisite antique mantel.
Services include three air-conditioning units, two of which are reverse cycle.
A large laundry includes a separate shower recess.
The home is eco friendly with double filtered rain water supplied from a 132,000 litre storage.
School bus service to the front gate
EXTERIOR: Combines functionality with lifestyle including a three space car port, cool room with adjacent toilet, 6m x 3m garden shed with concrete floor and gun safe. Relaxation and lifestyle have been paramount in the design of the easy-care gardens with a strategically placed bird aviary, pergola, fernery and tennis court creating interest and a feeling of well-being and tranquillity.
Water for the farm and gardens is supplied from the Murray pipeline and is secure for stock and domestic use.
LIFESTYLE: An absentee owner or leisure pilot will appreciate the provision of aviation facilities which include two air strips to allow for varying wind conditions as well as air-craft storage.
AGENT REMARKS: After many years of profitable and enjoyable family ownership our vendors are retiring and their instructions are clear – Sell.
Property Code: 39