CBRE Agribusiness is privileged to present one of the Western District's finest and most versatile historic holdings, meticulously presented, with quality infrastructure, ideally suited to its broad scale versatility.
Key features of the opportunity include:
LOCATION
- Ideally situated between Hamilton, Mortlake and Ballarat selling centres, only 30* minutes to the city of Hamilton and its excellent educational, shopping and financial services
- Major grain receival facilities are close by and major cities of Geelong and Melbourne are only 150km* and 200km* respectively.
LAND
- Gently rolling fertile grey and red sand loam soils
- The entire property is arable
- Soils are fertilized annually and identified pastures are renovated annually as required, to ensure maximum production
- Canola, red wheat, white wheat, barley and oats have all been grown with great success
WATER
- Significant 4ML* and 6ML* dams have been constructed, and water is reticulated throughout the property
- Many paddocks also have access to the permanent Hopkins River and Churrup Creek - the security of the water supply is a standout feature of Chatsworth House
CLIMATE
- Annual average rainfall of 550-600mm* per annum, is winter dominant, with true seasons
- A district renowned for its consistency and reliability, with proven winter crop yields, and recognized ability to fatten livestock
CURRENT USE
- 12,000* composite ewes are joined annually (lambing in June July), producing around 15,000* lambs per annum
- Up to 300 steers are grazed twice annually on the property, and pasture set aside for hay and silage
- 'Chatsworth Prime' has become a brand of choice for prime lamb retailers on the east coast of Australia
HOMESTEAD & IMPROVEMENTS
- Stunning 1,200* sqm Victorian Bluestone masterpiece set amidst a heritage, fully automated garden of English and native trees with inground solar heated swimming pool, private sweeping lawns and cascading symmetrical hedge lined rose gardens
- Comprising six bedrooms (three with ensuite), drawing room, billiards room, formal dining room, large country style kitchen, family room and cellar - all centrally heated
- Outbuildings comprise Bluestone Baronial hall with commercial kitchen, and refurbished accommodation
- Fully renovated Bluestone stables and coach houses
- Two Manager's residences and four country style cottages
- 11 stand woolshed (1600* woollies), experts room, and full shearers facilities with staff kitchen
- Substantial undercover animal handling facilities, incorporating bugle yards, crush and loading ramp
- Machinery and hay shedding, fully equipped workshop and office complex
Chatsworth House is a meticulously presented enterprise, expertly managed, with a proven productive history of prime lambs, beef and cropping. This Western District icon is a rare example of the affluence of pastoral Australia, offering consistent income streams and an enviable lifestyle in a reliable, highly sought-after location.
FOR SALE BY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
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