Lot 1 Native Corners Road, Campania TAS 7026

This North East facing Coal Valley block has been dramatically developed in the last few years with irrigation, approx. 6 kilometres of new wallaby fencing, substantial lockable gateways, large colorbond shed and cattle plus sheep yards being installed. The property runs from the beginnings of Native Hut Rivulet to the top of a dolerite hill, 380 metres in height. There is approximately 46ha of pasture divided into 5 paddocks on the lower level and 11ha of clear silver tussock country on doleritic soils at the top of the property. The remainder is bush (your own firewood) and native shrubs with some grazing.

A bore has been drilled and electricity plus bore pump installed which has successfully watered approx. 7hectares this last summer with 2 Klines (12 sprinklers each). Up to 16ha of summer pasture could be watered with 5 outlets installed at present. The bore is capable of producing nearly 3/4 ML per day so if pumping was continuous for 140 days, 100ML could be utilised. The water quality as tested is better than the middle reaches of the Coal River. There is no $100 or $270 /ML annual charge for this water! This plus the aspect open up the possibility of viticulture or horticulture on the north facing slopes. The surrounding hills protect the lower areas from northerly, westerly and southerly wind but there is still cold air drainage to the East down Native corners Rivulet. More than 10ha of vineyard could be established on a variety of soils including mudstone, sand and doleritic soil over gravel.

A substantial colorbond shed with 3 roller doors has recently been built, adding to the old piggery which now has sheep yards installed and the steel hay or machinery shed. The property also has a new silo and fodder machine installed. This near new fodder machine with a retail value of $36K can be purchased for an extra $30,000 with the farm. With the help of the fodder machine and Kline irrigation, 50 cows with calves (pictured being fed)were carried through this last summer which was one where a lot of farms in the South completely de-stocked! The property also comes with a near new set of Tasrural cattle yards.

6 substantial water holes also complement the property being convenient for stock and the largest could help with storage of bore water. Being next to forestry blocks it is ideal for horses and bikes with many miles of roads at the back of the property. Being only 11.8 kms from Campania it is commuter distance to Hobart. There are great house sites close to the largest waterhole and this would be a great place to build your dream home.(STCA)