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Marapana represents an outstanding large scale and productive grazing and breeding property in an exceptional location. Conveniently situated close to Adelaide, a significant part of the benefits offered with Marapana are the ease of stock management and the reliable productivity. The quality of fencing and reliable water supply coupled with a full suite of improvements and livestock facilities make this opportunity a little more special than most.
Location
'Marapana' comprises of 5 titles totalling 425 hectares or 1051 acres is located approximately 50km south of Adelaide in the southern Mt Lofty Ranges and only 2km west of the township of Ashbourne. Nearest local townships include Meadows 16km North and Strathalbyn 16km East. The outstanding location is a major benefit to the commercial aspects of livestock management and convenient living. Access to Adelaide is less than one hours drive.
The Property
Marapana is a land holding which features an elevated, gently undulating and sloping terrain. Various cleared and/or gum studded land with denser stands of eucalypt to the creek and gully areas. Additional windbreaks and stock shelter belts of mature plantings comprising sheoaks, pines and eucalypts and are established to portions of the boundaries and raceways. Tree varieties include Manna Gum, Pink Gum, Blue Gum, Red Gum, Stringy Bark, Cup Gum and Casurina. These shade and shelter belts have been planted and retained for environmental and productive benefits. This picturesque balance of rolling pasture with slightly undulating sections provides the best of productivity and the retention of visual appeal.
Marapana is subdivided into 34 paddocks. The laneway system services the majority of paddocks feeding back to the cattle yards. Pasture management is part of the productivity cycle for Marapana. The property has a very sound fertiliser history.

Water
Stock water provisions are provided for via the network of 28 earth dams. Some of the dams are spring fed and winter fed creeks also provide a valuable source of catchment. Domestic supplies are sourced from significant rainwater catchment and storage. Garden water is sourced from 2 dams via a pump and storage tanks. Rainwater storage from the home and shedding is in excess of 370,000 litres. Annual average rainfall is approx. 708mm.
Improvements
The delightful brick home consists of four bedrooms which was extensively renovated in 2000. The home is set amidst extensive sweeping lawns and landscaped grounds around the home incorporating hedges, mature plantings, watering system and a feature stone wall. The home is positioned to enhance the stunning views over the property and a panorama from Lake Alexandrina, the Coorong to Goolwa. Substantial glassed areas in the home facing the view, capture the stunning outlook. The privacy presented within this home is a noticeable feature.
The home has reverse cycle ducted air conditioning throughout, with ceiling fans in the majority of rooms. The very expansive living area includes a generous kitchen, meals area and the lounge/family room which makes this area a real focal point. The vaulted ceilings, slow combustion fire place and built-in cabinetry provides a special ambience to the extensive glassed windows. Two glassed doors lead to the front outdoor entertaining paved pergola area.
The kitchen has a significant array of 2-pac cupboards and preparation areas. The timber floors provide a natural feature in the kitchen. The electric bench 4 hot plates, double electric oven and Miele dishwasher finish the kitchen services. The luxurious office boasts a view to distract the most discerning academic. Equalling this aspect is present in the main bedroom and it offers a massive walk-in dressing room. Three other bedrooms exist although the fourth bedroom does present the current owners with some indulgence as a sitting/drawing room with an open fire place and the same rewarding views.
There are two bathrooms and two toilets as well as a spacious laundry and walk-in linen press. A three car garage sits at your back door and there are two electric hot water systems.
This home and its position exudes a rural ambience of stunning views and modern living strategically designed to engage the rural landscape and all that surrounds it.
There is a 3 bedroom managers home which is air conditioned with full home facilities.
A small one room rustic cottage is set in the garden and has an authentic historic feel.
There are extensive outbuildings including hay shed, implement sheds, workshop, storage sheds in addition to the shearing Shed which has a raised timber frame and galvansied iron clad construction with gable roof. Three stand electric overhead shearing plant. A comprehensive set of steel frame sheep yards adjoins the shed.
The cattle yards are heavy duty galvanised and steel frame post and rail with a large canopy over the steel frame crush with a race leading to a loading ramp. The majority of the yards have concrete flooring The undercover area is utilised where most work is completed.
Livestock
The vendor has consistently run the equivalent to approximately 300 cows with calves or the equivalent in sheep. First option on the livestock will be available to the purchaser.

Registration of Interest closing 12 noon Thursday 23rd October 2014 at the office of Landmark Harcourts Adelaide.
To be offered as a whole with a first option to purchase livestock and plant and equipment.
5% deposit on signing of contract. Balance at settlement set for 23rd January 2015
Inspection strictly by appointment with the selling agents, information memorandum and registration documentation available upon request.