Irrigation Land - Water Licence - River Access - Elegant living
Located approximately 7km South of Murray Bridge Post Office, Sweetwater Lodge represents a rare and exciting opportunity to mix business with pleasure and secure a property with an established irrigation ready operation and flexibility in regards to uses.
The uses are only limited by one's imagination, horticultural, irrigated lucerne production, hay production, equine centre or even turf farm are some possibilities to consider (subject to consents).
Sweetwater Lodge has an existing Water Licence and allocation from the River Murray comprising 70.56 shares of Class 3 irrigation water and 644 shares of Class 1 stock and domestic water.
An easement and licence allows access to the river where the pump shed and landing are located. The electric 3 phase motor and centrifugal pump delivers water via 150mm pvc pipe to the farm for irrigation and domestic purposes.
The land comprises deep red sandy loam over clay and has 14.7Ha of fixed sprinklers irrigation and approx. 30Ha of non-irrigated land ideal for hay production and the potential for further irrigation.
This elegant return verandah Villa (circa 1920) has undergone several renovations, incorporating a stunning blend of olde warm charm along with modern features throughout. Slate floor tiles and solid timber features create that sense of warmth along with lofty ceilings, ornate roses and fireplaces.
The home provides ample room for the family or guests, 4 bedrooms of accommodation, formal and informal living and dining areas, kitchen/dine with solid timber cupboards and walk in pantry.
The master bedroom takes in picturesque views over the landscaped gardens and flood plains to the river and is serviced by the private ensuite along with a parents retreat or 2nd office. Three further bedrooms, 2nd with a walk-in robe.
The large dry cellar provides for the wine connoisseurs or collectors.
The outside gardens and lawns are ideal for entertaining, with a slate based area with feature stone retainer walls and open fireplace. A separate detached stone building also provides the perfect area for entertaining family and friends. The building has its own sauna and bathroom, kitchen, dry cellar and family/storage area opening through feature wooden doors to the all-weather alfresco area with pizza oven and metters wood stove.
Outside improvements comprise a stone and brick garage with roller door for four cars and remote roller door, an open front hay shed, open front machinery sheds, large tool shed and workshop with car pit adjoined by stone storage buildings, three horse stables and 2 day yards plus 3 additional horse paddocks.
An exceptional property just 3 km from the South Eastern freeway, well located to Murray Bridge facilities and local drawcards such as, the mighty River Murray, the new Murray Bridge Horse Racing Facility, The Bend Motorsport Park at Tailem Bend, The Monarto Zoo and new Monarto Safari park under construction, the new 45 million dollar Bridgeport hotel and function centre, vintage wares at Strathalbyn, cellar door stops at Langhorne Creek, Murray River cruising, - all on our rural back doorstep, this is Murray Bridge life.
Expressions of interest will be considered for offers made:
1. Land and water included
2. A bare basis excluding water
Expression of Interest closing Thursday 7th October at 12 Noon @ Elders Murray Bridge
Details Gavin Clarke 0417 859733
