832 Glen Esk Road, Conara TAS 7211

Glen Esk and Avon Park comprise approximately 1,777 hectares or 4,390 acres of fertile land within 30 minutes of Launceston Airport. The property is currently a mixed farming operation including cattle, sheep, irrigated and dryland cropping. Extensive water rights of approximately 4,500ML include both summer and winter allocations direct from the South Esk River and a 2,100ML dam. Excellent pumping infrastructure ensures the potential to further develop this wonderful property. A grand 6 bedroom Georgian homestead (circa 1832) beautifully maintained and set in magnificent park-like gardens, holds a commanding and private position close to the river. There are 3 farm cottages and various outbuildings including a 4 stand shearing shed (capacity: 700 wool sheep), a stud sheep shed and a machinery shed. Excellent sheep and cattle yards are well located and there are grain silos providing aerated storage capacity of approximately 600 tonnes. At present, approximately 417 hectares operates under permanent centre pivot irrigation (all 3 phase) with an additional 515 hectares of irrigation development potential. The Owners foresight has seen approval for an additional 4,800ML dam and the option to purchase a further 4,800ML of winter take water to fill this proposed dam. The successful Purchaser will have the option to secure livestock and machinery. A full and extensive information memorandum will be available to clients upon inspection.
The sale of the adjoining property ?Brambletye? presents a rare and blue-chip opportunity to secure almost 15,000 acres of agricultural land and a combined South Esk River frontage of approximately 11km. Accompanying this is the flexibility for transfer of water between Properties. Property Management Plans have been completed for Glen Esk and Avon Park and are available to interested parties upon inspection. ?Glen Esk? has operated under the same Ownership for more than 85 years. Inspections are strictly by appointment only.