9.8 acres – 3.96 HA (Approx) – 2 Titles

. “Paradise IV Vineyard & Winery” represents an outstanding opportunity within this tightly held and highly regarded Batesford location offering a wonderful lifestyle and income producing stream situated only 11km from the heart of Geelong within semi – rural private surrounds.

. Superbly sited 4 bedroom (main ensuite) Brick Residence with study, encompassing some 30 SQ providing formal and informal living with OFP, Wood heater, Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning with spacious kitchen (dishwasher, gas burners and electric oven) together with meals area overlooking manicured lawns and majestic River Gums.

. “Paradise IV Vineyard & Winery” is rich in history with James Henry Dardel establishing Paradise Vineyards in 1848 on the banks of the Moorabool River within the prized Moorabool Valley noted for its North Easterly aspect and a soil profile of decomposed granite over limestone. In 1988 planting was re – established by the current owners on the site of the original Paradise IV Vineyard with 5 Acres of productive vines (consistently returning 10 tonne) of predominantly Shiraz, Cabernet and Chardonnay. VSP trellising is used and a mains water sensored drip system is in place enabling ease of management.

. Paradise IV wines are highly acclaimed and recognised consistently by Australia’s leading wine critics and extensive sales are made to major Liquor Stores and prominent Restaurants locally, within the Melbourne and Sydney regions and interstate locations. As recently written by Jeremy Oliver, one of Australia’s leading wine critics, “Paradise IV is one of the most sought after labels in Victorian wine. It sits at the cutting edge at where cool climate Victoria is destined to head – toward distinctive and unique expressions of terroirs using a carefully chosen marriage of site, variety and philosophy. It is an exceptional Grand Cru style site producing some of Australia’s finest wines”

. Jeremy Oliver also added “Some years ago i wrote that J.H. Dardel Shiraz from the exceptional Paradise IV site near Geelong, would become the most influential Shiraz in Australia. With a raft of wines now emerging that are clearly made in this style, this prediction is indeed coming true, for all the right reasons”

. “Paradise IV Vineyard & Winery” is a holding of sheer class with its brilliant balance of income producing vines and country living at its best, offering ample working improvements including Winery complex incorporating large underground cellar, enclosed processing area
with storage and 60′ x 30′ steel lock up machinery shed with concrete floor, power and gantry.

. With its wonderful aesthetic appeal, the property also provides a stable complex with 2 loose boxes, each with day yard, tack room, wash down bay, hay storage and a superb sand exercise round yard within sheltered surrounds. In addition, rich alluvial River silt flats ideally suited to horticultural pursuits are a feature of the property whilst 4 small horse paddocks and 1 main paddock complete this prestigious holding.

Note: To be sold as Freehold and Business with Paradise IV Trademark included.