Penguin TAS 7316

14 acres (5.539 Ha) Farmlet in the heart of Penguin, overlooking Bass Strait with modern home and living facilities, vineyard, orchards, cell grazing pastures, abundant water, development approvals and opportunities in simply one of the most exquisite and convenient of lifestyle locations.

With an established position and profile in one of Tasmanias most attractive coastal towns, and a growing following for the produce from the farm both locally and on the mainland this is an ideal opportunity to step straight into a new lifestyle, with comfort, income, prime location and approved tourism options.

The establishment of the property has been thoughtfully and meticulously prepared to be both functional and to take full advantage of the attributes of the natural aspect and capabilities of the location. The property is nestled into a pocket with a predominantly east and north easterly aspect capturing the days sunshine from early in the morning and throughout the day while having being in the lee of the coastal band provides shelter from the prevailing south westerly winds giving it an ideal micro-climate for growing and harvesting fresh produce being in Tasmanias North West Food Bowl. The location also make it ideal for harvesting the solar energy and solar is one of the many attributes that are utilized to add to the efficiency of the property.

The home has been established to take full advantage of the location and its attributes, looking over the property, Penguin and the coastal vista, while not being a conventional independent dwelling it reflects elegant simplicity with colourbond construction. It features two bedrooms, a home office, along with a sleeping loft on a mezzanine level. In addition to the main bathroom there are additional shower and WC facilities for suitable for indoor - outdoor access. If desired, the farm house building contains room for a considerable amount of additional internal expansion to add more living - bedroom spaces with minimal investment and effort. The owners renovated and modernized the home to include a gourmet hard-surface kitchen with multiple cooking options ovens, both gas and electric (which is registered as a commercial kitchen) to support tourism ventures. Hardwood floors throughout, and a modernized contemporary bathroom with high end fixtures, and gas instant hot water.

The home and shed facilities established in a convenient compound setting feature single and three phase power options, further enhancing the commercial options of the site, in addition as mentioned above solar power has been installed with 32 panels and an 8 Kilowatts of solar generation. The vendors have been in credit or cost neutral for the past three years with excess power being returned to the grid. While these facilities are exemplary it is the use and establishment of the grounds that brings them to life with the production, processing and supply to market for the vendors under the Blue Penguin identity.

Established on the property and meticulously maintained to take advantage of Tasmanias cool to temperate climate which is ideal for sustaining temperate food crops while also enabling tropical fruits, such as citrus, to flourish. The farm has been planted with more than 30 varieties of fruit and nut trees. A new owner will reap the rewards of ample harvests of both temperate and citrus fruits. All plantings have been positioned to make the most of the farms northerly (sun facing) aspect. The farm is planted with nuts (hazelnuts and almonds), stone fruits, apples and pears, olives, kiwi fruit, passionfruit, currents, berries, and several perennial plants such as runner beans, asparagus, perennial chillies, and culinary herbs. A grove of lemon and lime trees has been established and are being grown as cash crops. The land is ideal for expansion into other high-value crops, such as garlic, heritage apples, and wine grapes.

Raised beds have been established for the kitchen garden and the perennial herb gardens, making garden management and harvest easy. A larger, conventional vegetable garden lies to the north of the winery shed, where it benefits from a northerly aspect and wind protection from the south. Several perennial vegetables have been planted in this area including asparagus, artichokes, chillies, and perennial beans. A large hothouse has been built between the kitchen garden and conventional garden that is ideal for potting seedlings and growing tender plants.

The owners have recorded a map of the various perennial plants and trees planted around the farm, which is available on request. The property is well fenced with the boundary perimeter fences vermin proofed to prevent incursion of wallaby competing for fodder and damaging produce.

The vendors have for eight years operated a winemaking and cellar door facility for Blue Penguin Wines, featuring wines produced from grapes sourced from local Tasmanian grape growers. In 2011 a small vineyard featuring the Spanish grape variety Tempranillo (most famous for the red wines of Rioja) was established to further enhance the wine portfolio.

A 36 tree apple orchard has been established with the classic heritage apple varieties needed to produce alcoholic apple cider. The trees are expected to near their peak production within the next few years. The owners have experimented thus far with two small vintages of cider, with outstanding reviews in informal tastings.

The farm is based around a model of self-sufficiency, it also has in place several current and the capacity for potential revenue streams to create further or supplementary income for the owners:
- A licensed winery with a vineyard and cider apple orchard (as mentioned above)
- 50 Lemon trees, 12 lime trees, and perennial chilli plants have been established as cash crops. They are in their third year of establishment.
- Blue Penguin Farm business-a small business and social media presence has been established to sell farm produ