Elders Real Estate Ararat is pleased to bring to the market an exceptional and sustainable lifestyle property offering the ultimate lifestyle opportunity encapsulating a serene bio diverse environmental aspect strategically positioned between the Pyrenees and Grampians Wine Regions just 2 hours 30 mins drive to Melbourne and 30 mins drive to Ararat.
Currently operating as a family run vineyard/winery under the Dog Rock wine brand, It has now come time for the current owners to enjoy retirement with the opportunity for the incoming buyer to just enjoy this beautiful lifestyle property for its peaceful and serene setting, or the option to continue on a successful wine brand or start a new venture, the choice is yours.
Key Features Include:
* Total area of approx 65 hectares or 160 acres of undulating land comprising vineyard, grazing areas and native bushland
* Totally off Grid with solar and battery power comfortably powering the house and outbuildings providing clean and economical living.
* 6.06 hectares or 15 acres of quality low yeilding premium established vineyard across 11 varieties with first plantings in 2000. Shiraz (2.48Ha) Tempranillo (0.58Ha) Grenache (0.60Ha) Riesling (0.95Ha) Chardonnay (0.30Ha) Cabernet Sauvignon (0.45Ha) Graciano (0.20 Ha) Touriga (0.14 Ha) Arinto (0.16 Ha) Fiano (0.06Ha) Azal (0.14Ha)
* Cellar door sales building with stunning views across the vineyard and to surrounding mountains, currently licensed for 35 patrons, toilet facility, and potential to convert to additional accommodation, wellness centre etc (STCA)
* Large Insulated winery shed with underground storage, solar and battery power supply, water tanks providing ample water and substantial storage.
* Two story 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rendered brick homestead, downstairs rumpus room, cellar, upstairs living with spectacular elevation and views to surrounding hills and mountains, the comfortable and character filled family home provides a warm and relaxing feel immersed in nature with a spectacular outlook
* Immersed in Nature, ECO friendly off grid and self sustainable, substantial water storage capacity for irrigation, 32 megalitre (approx.) water storage capacity via surface dams, high quality improvements.
Rarely does an opportunity to acquire a rural lifestyle property that offers beauty, diversity and seclusion come with commercial income earning capacity. A truly unique landholding situated in a highly regarded area.
The opportunity exists to acquire the assets which include the 5 star Halliday rated Dog Rock wine brand, inventory and equipment which can be negotiated separately. For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact the exclusive selling agent. Inspections are strictly by appointment.