"Meander Rise" is situated near Carrick in Northern Tasmania and consists of 2 titles totalling approximately 307 hectares or 760 acres. This fertile farmland property enjoys an approx. 6km frontage to the Meander River, which provides fantastic lifestyle opportunities alongside a very productive farming enterprise. The strong soils vary across the property ranging from black cracking clays and alluvial soils on the flats, dark loams and some strong red sandy soils on some of the higher ground. The circa 1920, 5 bedroom homestead is well located in a private position overlooking the river with excellent views over attractive farming country. A 3 bedroom cottage and separate shearers quarters provide additional on farm accommodation and rental potential. The outbuildings include a 4 stand shearing shed and new sheep yards, a fully enclosed machinery shed and workshop, cattle yards with covered crush a hay barn, grain shed and storage shed. The fencing is in good condition with electricity throughout. The property holds a 650ML water right (surety 6, 1 Nov to 30 Apr), a 60ML on farm storage dam with a large catchment area and a 20ML farm dam on the second title. Approximately 128 hectares of the property is developed for irrigation via centre pivots and traveller irrigation systems, with the balance of the property being utilised for dryland cropping and grazing with approx. 13 hectares of remnant native bush and shelter-belts. The location of this property is an outstanding feature, being only 12 minutes to Launceston's CBD and 15 minutes to Launceston Airport. Excellent schools and services are even closer supporting all family lifestyle requirements.
