- Auburn Road, Ross TAS 7209

'Williamwood' comprises of approximately 2,020 ha (5,000ac) in seven freehold titles, approximately 120km north of Hobart and 80km south of Launceston, in the heart of the Tasmanian Midlands. Fronting the Midlands Highway and adjacent to the historic town of Ross, which features the convict built Ross Bridge (one of the oldest in Australia), 'Williamwood' has 5km of frontage to the Macquarie River.

An imposing double storey Georgian style homestead is set amid established terraced gardens, featuring historic sandstone walls and many mature trees grace the property.

Traditionally a wool property, over the last 20 years 'Williamwood' has been transformed and diversified into a truly mixed irrigated cropping, meat and wool operation. Approximately 300ha are under five electric pivot irrigators and have grown crops such as potatoes, lucerne, onions, linseed, poppies, grass seed, peas, canola, cereals and clover seed. In addition prime lambs are finished under irrigation. Livestock numbers are contained in the Property Report which is available from the agent. Currently stocking approximately 5,000 ewes and 200 cattle.

'Williamwood' has had huge development of water resources over recent times, in the building of a large storage dam and establishment of a substantial bore. Five underground mains run from the river to pivots and/or dams (all pivots can be run at once). Water Right details are contained in the Property Report.

Average rainfall is approximately 480-520mm per annum. 'Williamwood' is subdivided into approximately 50 paddocks and runs.

In a private location the home comprises:
- a magnificent sunlight filled entrance foyer featuring parquetry flooring, high ceilings and a great sense of spaciousness and light
- sweeping staircase leading to two double bedrooms, each with ensuite and dressing room
- formal drawing and dining rooms and a lovely sunroom with flagstone flooring
- an office
- three bedrooms (two with built-ins), a bathroom and spacious lounge with views across the well kept gardens to the in-ground swimming pool in the Eastern wing
- the Western wing includes formal dining room, full country kitchen, laundry and storage rooms
- double garage is under roof-line
- self contained pool house
- in-ground pool (12mx6m)

Fixed improvements include:
- 3 bedroom Managers residence
- 5 stand shearing shed (holding facilities for approx. 1000 woollies)
- Hay & machinery/workshop facilities with 3 phase power
- Chemical shed with 2" water line for quick fill
- Silos (5) with capacity to hold approximately 210 tonnes
- Stockyards (3 sets), main set at the shearing shed rebuilt and feature a bugle race
- Cattle yards and crush located near shearing shed

'Williamwood' also has two agricultural airstrips on the property.

This property presents as an ideal opportunity for the discerning investor to purchase a long term development/investment property which generates good short term cashflow and a rural lifestyle, but also offers wonderful opportunities as agriculture intensifies, develops and diversifies into the future.

Tenders for the purchase of 'Williamwood' close 5pm Friday 9th December 2016 in our office.