Kate’s Berry Farm and Shaylee Strawberries are ripe for the picking
A berry farm and a strawberry farm burst onto the market on opposite ends of the country, creating a healthy living opportunity with a side serving of antioxidants for lucky investors.
Don’t pass up this duo of deliciousness, as both offer exceptional country living and picturesque surroundings.
Kate’s Berry Farm, Swansea, Tasmania
Sitting on lush soil just minutes from the gorgeous beaches of Tasmania’s East Coast and boasting views of Freycinet National Park, Kate’s Berry Farm is “renowned for its exquisite range of locally sourced berries and artisanal products”.
The owner, Kate, is moving on after 36 years, after building up the 2.35-hectare business from scratch while avoiding the use of harmful chemicals. She grows her berries using only organic foliar fertilisers.
“Kate turned the soil, taught herself how to build and, from posts, beams, mud and concrete, created what is today Kate’s Berry Farm,” the website reads.
The well-established business and freehold, which has undergone significant land and improvements, has seen peak sales of $1.2 million.
The property covers 2.355 hectares, and the thriving business is frequented by locals as well as tourists keen to take in the stunning landscapes and buy a little something to remember it by. The products include jams, sauces, jellies, dessert wines, ice cream and chocolates.
The picking season runs from November to May, with blackberries, raspberries, boysenberries and blackcurrents also among the crops.
On a hilltop, a charming shopfront seats up to 60 guests, both indoors and outdoors. It has a fully equipped commercial kitchen and a dedicated food preparation area.
There’s also a recently renovated one-bedroom, two-bathroom home, as well as a separate 70-square-metre winery, a shed and a 90-square-metre food production shed, with all plant and equipment being provided on a walk-in-walk-out basis.
Shaylee Strawberries, Atherton, Queensland
In the lush Atherton Tablelands, 700 metres above sea level in Far North Queensland, sits this stunning 11.65-hectare property, offering investors a unique opportunity to embrace country living while operating the well-established Shaylee Strawberries business.
Since 1985, this family-run farm has attracted visitors with pick-your-own strawberries, the popular Two Strawberries Cafe, and the recently launched Berry Lane Winery, which produces five varieties of strawberry wine.
The “rich red volcanic soil and temperate weather conditions are just right for the cultivation of large succulent strawberries,” the website reads.
The property features a licensed cafe for 100 guests, a fully equipped commercial kitchen, and state-of-the-art winemaking facilities, making it both a lifestyle retreat and possibly a profitable investment.
Key highlights include established strawberry fields – in season from July to November, with room to expand production fivefold – a three-bedroom home with a saltwater pool, a packing shed with cold storage and processing equipment, and extensive machinery and shedding.
This turnkey operation is ready to grow, with a 50-megalitre bore water allocation and an advanced irrigation system.
