Description

“Edwards”

610 acres – 247 hectares or thereabouts

Ideally situated 43kms east of Hamilton, 25kms north east of Penshurst and 27kms south of Dunkeld.

Improvements:
2-stand shearing shed with undercover yards complex
3-bedroom soldier settles house which is tenanted

Water:
Water is supplied by a bore that services concrete troughs in all paddocks. There are also dams in six paddocks

Paddocks and Fencing:
A pasture improvement programme has been undertaken in recent years, rocks have been cleared and paddocks levelled. Paddocks have been sown to phalaris and sub clover or ryegrass and subclover. Two paddocks will be sown to a summer fodder crop.

Fertiliser:
Equivalent to 150kg/Ha of superphosphate per annum has been applied consistently, in addition lime has been applied at 2 – 2.5/ha to all paddocks.

Rainfall:
24” – 26” (600mm - 650mm)

Soil type:
Grey loam soils with basalt influence

Stock:
Estimated carrying capacity in Winter of 15DSE/Ha plus lambs and fodder conservation in the Spring

Lease Agreement:
The property is being leased for a further 4-years at reasonable yield.

This is reliable and productive grazing country and presents the opportunity to enter a long-term lease and expand an existing farm enterprise or get an entry into farming. Conveniently located to Hamilton, Penshurst and Dunkeld. Good road frontage and centre laneway access. Excellent subdivision of 14 paddocks complemented by a secure stock water supply and open Grampians vistas.

Expression of Interest closing 1pm, February 9th 2021