This has been one of the most highly regarded dairy farms in this region for many, many years. Whether generational change, or owner succession it is a property that has always been a farm that sets a benchmark within the area. It is set apart from many farms by its position, quality of soil and pasture, level to slightly undulating topography, water resources and overall manageability.

The Vendors will also look at offering the farm as a Walk-In Walk-Out ‘Going Concern’ and further details of the property, livestock, plant and equipment are available upon request from the agent.

The current Spring calving operation milks approximately 165 predominantly Jersey cows between 3 and 6 years of age. The entire property is utilised as the milking platform with no followers on farm, maximising the potential milk yield. Last season 2012/2013 Spring milking, approximately 155 cows the property produced 802,000 litres of milk and 68,000 kg of milk solids (38,396 kg b/fat at 4.79% and 28,903 kg/prot at 3.6%) increased by 160,000 litres and over 12,000 kg of milk slids over the previous season. Up to date figures for 2013-14 are available on request but are currently on par with 2012-13 but with higher returns at farm gate will impact positively on annual revenue.

The cows are milked in a 10 aside swing-over herringbone dairy, upgraded milk line and clusters with newly installed ACR’s (Auto Cup Removal), 5,700 litre NDA milk vat, 8 tonne grain silo plus NEW 30 tonne grain silo, The feed system, electronic pulsation and hot water system, have all been recently installed.

The main homestead is a comfortable 3 bedroom brick veneer residence with many updated features and refurbishments including new carpets and vertical drapes throughout, freshly painted interior, and recently renewed electric stove. The homestead has both wood heater and Off Peak electric heating options. Water to both residences is supplied from a domestic bore that also services some water troughs.

The second (and original) homestead is 3 bedroom weatherboard built in the early 1900s, featuring 10 foot ceilings, wood heating and updated electric wiring, new colour bond roof, guttering and flashing. The house is an ideal comfortably appointed second family residence or valuable supplementary income earner as a tenanted option. It too has had a number of additional renovations completed including repainted exterior, upgraded kitchen, bathroom, laundry, WC, and new carpets through much of the house.

The farm features 5 dams with a 28.7 megalitre water licence, which importantly is supplemented by two bores providing an additional 5,000 and 5,500 gallons per hour respectively. The farm is irrigated with a combination of travelling irrigation and K-line pod systems serviced from underground mains and approximately 16 hydrants. The farm has generous shed facilities with numerous barns, utility and machinery sheds, and livestock facilities including 5 bay piggery (plus two bay extension used as a calf shed) 3 Main barns with a total capacity of up to 450 round bales (depending on size); substantial shearing and storage shed with 3 bay skillion (plus skillion storage area); and two bay utility shed/barn and.

One of the three main barns is situated to service a cemented winter feedpad area for dry cows within an invaluable shelterbelt. The property is currently divided into approximately 35 paddocks, which are then further strip grazed with electric fencing.

Over many years this property has had a regular fertiliser history, and is highly productive pasture growing ground. The property has well serviced laneways, and strategic windbreaks. Additional pasture has been reclaimed to maximise production. It is set in a scenic location, and very convenient to the Sheffield township. Recent soil sample test results, and a full listing of Plant plus Equipment are available upon enquiry, and for viewing upon inspection.

Adjacent to this property is a 113 acres of land on 2 titles giving the option of a potential total landholding of 313 acres (Property ID 273).

For further details on both property options please contact Neil Colbeck. EXCLUSIVE AGENTS

Property Code: 259