The scenery alone should be enticing enough. With panoramic hills & valley views this very versatile holding offers a scale that is a rarity on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
It boasts 3 freehold titles, massive water allocation and a superb central location.
The property features-
- 50 cow Rotary dairy (circa 1996) producing up to 2,000,000 litres per annum which is supplied to Lion Dairy & Drinks. Appropriate grain storage of approx. 350 tonnes consists of 7 silos plus 2 for milled grain. Refrigeration capabilities in place to support this infrastructure of approx. 33,600 litres. Auto flood wash system & 30kw of solar assist power in place. Rubbled laneway systems throughout the property aid with easy movement of stock.
- Currently milking & carrying approx. 350 cows plus replacements with another about 75ha sown to barley for hay & silage production. An additional 150ha has been sown down to annuals of mainly tetila rye, cocksfoot & clovers.
- 994 mega litre Water Licence & annual rainfall of about 750mm (30inch). Bores, wells, spring fed dams & the permanent Tookayerta Creek make up the mix in supplying constant & high quality water.
- Current irrigation consists of 1 centre pivot covering 15ha, 32ha of permanent irrigation including effluent dispersal & Vanden Bussche sprinklers.
-2020 Fertiliser applications consisted of 140kg/ha of 19-13-0-9 SOA/DAP on all cropped country plus 130kg/ha of Pasture Booster on all crops & sown & improved pastures.
-Preferred settlement January/February 2021.
- Located - 10kms Mt Compass, 20kms Goolwa, 25kms Strathalbyn & 65kms Adelaide CBD approx.
The majority of the property has been in the same family for over 80 years. Historically known as an area of intensive market gardening prior to the 1940's, the importance & value of water cannot be underestimated.
Dairy Block
CT 6103/392
Allotment 11 / DP89883
238ha (588acs)
Rates - $6,495.50
Top Block
CT 6103/385
Allotment 4 / DP89883
45.24ha (111acs)
Rates - $1,908.05
Willowburn Block
CT 6103/394
Allotment 13 / DP89883
115ha (284acs)
Rates - $2,753.90
Water Licence No 115444-0 of 994 megalitres
- Surface Water Taking 51,532kl
- Underground Taking 571,948kl
- Watercourse Taking 371,510kl
Paul Clifford 0427 796 144 Elders Hills & Fleurieu.
