Intensive Farming or Lifestyle

In the heart of North East Victoria, 7kms to Myrtleford - the Gateway to the Alps, 41kms to the Rural City of Wangaratta, easy commuting distance to the tourist areas of Bright, Beechworth, Milawa and Yackandandah this property offers a myriad of opportunities in one of the most scenic areas of the country.

Approximately 43 hectares (106 acres) of quality well maintained farmland with 25 hectares (50 acres) of this having permanent irrigation and a 111 mega litre irrigation licence from the Ovens River allows the ability to produce a wide range of intensive horticultural pursuits. Previous cropping of tobacco, vegetables and currently has a 50 tree orange grove plus running 45 Angus breeders, with its current infrastructure and location the property is well suited to farm gate sales or capitalize on the growing tourist hospitality area.

Improvements include –
A very comfortable 4 bedroom brick veneer home with a separate lounge, open plan kitchen dining area, recently installed ducted reverse cycle air conditioner and a combustion wood heater, built in robes in all bedrooms, an office, cellar, large under cover entertaining area and 4 car garage. All rooms are of a generous size.

An 1880’s solid red brick home which features open fire places, high ceilings, bull nosed verandah’s, 2 very large bedrooms, combined kitchen-dining room and large lounge. Has great street appeal.

Plus a 3 bedroom fibro clad cottage which has a separate lounge, combined kitchen-dining with gas cooking, bath and separate shower and 2 toilets. All homes appear to be in very sound condition.

A substantial amount of shedding both open bay and lock up, workshop area and raised timber floor storage area. 3 phase power is connected.

Subdivided into 6 main paddocks with some electric fencing and a solid set of centrally located steel cattle yards.

Stock water is supplied by 3 dams, one of which is spring fed and troughs from very reliable wells which also supply the homes and shedding area, water can also be sourced from the main line off the Ovens River. A 100hp electric motor with 6” pump allows a large section of the permanent irrigation to be utilized at the same time.

Summery
A very productive area of the North East with its current setup this property has great potential to be taken to the next level or as a well establish lifestyle allotment. Commuting distance to a number of regional centers, 3 titles, 3 homes, quality land, extensive shedding and very good water this is a great opportunity to purchase a property that has been held by the one owner for an extensive period.

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