This well known breeding and fattening property is the result of merging a number of original closer settler blocks to form a beautifully balanced and well laid out grazing operation.
Maintenance has been a priority at "Leamington". Fences are generally of an exceptional standard and all improvements have been similarly kept, and a long history of regular fertilizer applications has ensured the mainly ryegrass and cocksfoot pastures are healthy and productive. Reliable stock water is provided through 2 bores and good spring fed dams.
Annually joining 3,300 ewes, (80% crossbreds) "Leamington" breeds and then finishes large drafts of export weight lambs. It also carries 1,000 replacement sheep and 500 fine wool wethers. 40 to 80 Angus feedlot steers are usually agisted on a weight gain basis, returning among the top weight gains of all backgrounders. To complete the picture of excellence this property paints, it has also topped the catalogue in the fine wool section of Roberts wool sales with wether wool grown on the 450 hectares of native country on the property. The balance of the property is level to gently sloping country ideal for all types of cropping.
Improvements on the property include a large 3 stand shearing shed with a significant portion of the sheep yards concreted and covered for handling stock in comfort in all types of weather, separate cattle yards, 6 grain silos, workshop, machinery shedding, and 3 houses. The main house is in a shady well established garden, and has 4 bedrooms, large dining and living area, and a separate billiard room across from a paved and covered court yard area.
Situated in the heart of the Southern Midlands 15 km from Oatlands and 95 km from Hobart "Leamington" presents an opportunity to purchase a property that is up and running and in peak condition. Despite the tough season it is in good heart and the livestock are in excellent order. It has a name for producing quality livestock and that is an advantage to any purchaser. A prope