Renowned for its fertile soils and reliable rainfall, Athlone and the surrounding district is prime agriculture country.
Offered to the market for the first time in almost 30 years is this superb, approximate 250 acre holding, currently operating as a lucrative dairy farm.
The acreage, boasting two road frontages and the Lang Lang River, consists of three titles allowing the potential for future subdivision with a number of premium building sites - an astute
investment option.
Location too is a key factor, around 12 minutes from Poowong and Drouin, 10 minutes from Lardner Park and 20 minutes from Warragul.
Improvements include:
. Well presented four bedroom, three bathroom residence
. Colorbond three car garage with power, concrete floor and three roller doors, two of
which are remote and one high clearance for a van or boat
. 20 aside swing over dairy with stall gates - currently milking 240 cows
. Adjoining workshop
. 8,000 litre vat and grain silo
. Quality steel stock yards with crush and loading race
. 48m x 12m machinery/calving/hay shed with one bay enclosed
. 18m x 12m shed with a concrete floor
. Tractor driven generator, three phase power and solar panels
Abundant water is supplied by a perennial spring, 3 dams, including a recently constructed 5meg dam, access to the Lang Lang River and tanks for household use.
The meticulously managed acreage is a mix of undulating to river flats, divided into paddocks of varying sizes, well sheltered and accessed by all weather laneways.
Approximately 20 acres of pristine natural bush is a sanctuary for wildlife.
The home is modern and spacious, sited on the high point of the property to maximise the stunning views over picturesque farmland to the distant northern ranges.
Pivotal to the layout is the kitchen and family living area, an extension to the original footprint featuring beautiful polished Tasmanian grey box flooring and extensive glazing across the north
eastern aspect.
Crafted by respected cabinet maker Andrew Gallagher, the kitchen is a home chef's dream with stone bench tops, soft close cabinetry, Ilve 900mm cooker with six gas burners, Miele dishwasher, huge L shaped island bench and a walk-in pantry.
Three separate living areas plus a substantial wrap around, partially covered deck provide loads of space for family living and entertaining.
The main bedroom is a private domain with direct access to the deck, walk-in robe and a fully tiled ensuite featuring a stone topped vanity, large walk-in shower and a separate toilet.
Bedroom two adjoins a dual access ensuite, bedrooms three and four share the family bathroom. There are also two, well appointed utilities/mud rooms, home office and generous inbuilt storage.
Two wood fires, split system air conditioners and double glazing ensure year round climate comfort.
Ideal as a walk-in walk-out dairy operation, for beef cattle, horses or other agricultural pursuits, this property is an outstanding opportunity best appreciated on inspection..
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