Built in 1890 by the Rutland family, this grazing property, 'Kelowna', is steeped in history, with a remnant award-winning heritage apple orchard recognised historically across the globe. The property comprises 16 ha (40 acres approx) of prime farmland on a ridge known locally as 'The Golden Mile' - a choice location on the corner of Princes Highway and Trasks Road, with expansive views across the region. Accessed via dual driveways.
The farmhouse is an expansive Victorian weatherboard home with wide verandas, sunroom and living area including kitchen and dining room, plus 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, laundry and 2 toilets. The house is NBN connected, with town water, roadside mail service and waste collection. A separate studio includes a bedroom/living area, kitchen, bathroom and deck. Outside, find an established orchard with heritage fruit trees. Outbuildings include a double garage (plus double carport) and a five bay machinery shed.
The property includes 5 cattle paddocks, 2 weaning paddocks, 1 calf paddock and 3 horse/cattle paddocks with electric fencing to most, plus cattle yards and race. Farm buildings include a large hay storage/calf rearing shed, shearing shed, wood shed and small garden shed. Town water to all troughs, as well as tank and dam water.
The property is situated 7 minutes drive to Colac and Birregurra, 1 hour to Geelong and Ballarat, and 90 minutes (approx) to Melbourne.
