An Australian Life-Style and Business Opportunity - $3.4 million

Property ID: VIC105
 

“Duncraig”

Branxholme, Victoria, Australia

Offered at $3.4 million

   Established and Operating as a Dairy Export Heifer Boarding Facility!

Reliable Rainfall, Moderate Climate & Huge Potential!

Nine hundred acres of mostly flat country, with beautiful trees and its own plentiful water supply. Located just 20 minutes from Hamilton and 35 minutes from the beach. Duncraig is a turn-key cattle pasture boarding property servicing the expanding dairy export industry. The spacious family home has four bedrooms, separate dining room and a remodeled kitchen. Beautifully maintained with mature landscaping.

This property is worth serious consideration; it has been meticulously planned, developed and maintained with a lucrative existing business model and incredible forward potential as:

·        Dairy Farm Conversion

·        Race Horse Spelling/Resting Facility

·        Quarantine Station to Service the Expanding Dairy Export Industry

·        Lifestyle/Ranching Operation.

Management agreement available upon request

Located 20 minutes south of Hamilton which services approx. 17,000 people, 45 minutes north of   Scenic beach town Portland, 3.5 hours west of Melbourne, 5.5 hours east of Adelaide and borders Branxholme Township. Area is serviced by all Church denominations and bus pick-up to schools including three boarding schools is at the front gate.

Climate While Australia is known for its extremes, SW Victoria has a moderate climate.

The soil is an excellent balance of grey loam soils with black clay loam heavier country, all of volcanic origin with a reliable 700 mm or 27” annual rainfall, plus the property is situated over a large aquifer.                     

Strategically Planned with U shaped central livestock race (access system) with 23 paddocks, each approx 14 ha or 34.59 acres, all watered by the aquifer fed trough system and accessible to the race.  

Water System is New: 50 mm main – 32 mm to each trough, fed by CR5 Grundfos surface pump from 10,000 gallon tank filled by submersible pump at 300 feet – 6” bore hole (well). Good water pressure and no salt. Two wells: One @ 2,000 gals per hour    (33+ GPM)   One @ 5,000 gals per hour (83GPM)

 Buildings are in excellent condition and include:        

·        Three stand shearing shed with large workshop area

·        Covered sheep yards

·        Waterproof  Fertilizer shed     

·        Raised Storage Shed  4 X 10 m 

·        Two 30 tonne silos

·        Four Bay Machinery Shed 

·        Four  garages

Spacious Family Home has four bedrooms, two baths, remodeled kitchen, with separate dining room, large sunny living room and an office. Wood burning fireplace provides forced air heat, and a separate split Heat Pump system for year round comfort. Carpeted throughout, there is an attached double carport. The home is surrounded by established rose gardens, trees and mature landscaping.

The property is sheltered by a Blue Gum plantation to the south, tree lined railroad tracks to the west and Henty Highway to the east. This lends a high degree of quarantine security.  All fencing is single wire and 8 wire ring lock fencing with an electric wire.   

The pasture has been expertly managed for maximum productivity. The health of the pasture and crops is a testament to the ongoing land management skills of the owner.

Whether you are looking for an investment opportunity or a lifestyle opportunity, this is not to be missed.  All inquiries concerning the sale and viewing appointments of “Duncraig” should be directed to:

 A PDF brochure is here

 Maurice Thomas (Owner / developer/ operator) Phone 011 61 438 831 526

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 In USA contact Suzanne Foss  1+ (310) 795-6180   

 In Canada contact Barbara Read 1+ (403) 601-6681