We are pleased to present this highly productive, commercial farming enterprise with some water rights, dams and irrigation all in place on a total of 307.81 ha (759 acres) (approx.) of land, on 4 titles with multiple dwellings stretching from the early 1800s to the present day.
The four titles are currently run as one property for beef production but lend themselves to a wide range of agricultural and tourist pursuits. The land is predominantly good productive, improved pasture running up to some smaller areas of native grassed, rocky outcrops with sheltered light bush.
The Vendor offers the property as one entire package or will entertain the prospect of selling titles separately.
TITLE - 139483/1 and 207323/1
Glen Avon - 45 Eddington Road, Bagdad, 7030
Area: 162.97 ha (402 acres) - approx.
Glen Avon Main House
This stylish, architecturally designed and generously proportioned home sits at the entrance to Glen Avon. It has been beautifully crafted from Western Red Cedar, Celery Top pine and sourced local sandstone. It has the ambience of a sophisticated country lodge exuding space and warmth. Insulated throughout and supplemented by a wood heater. The central living area opens up to various parts of the lower level of the home with a sun room enclosed veranda opening up to the gardens beyond. The country-style kitchen with Celery Top and granite benchtops, a lovely Belling stove is a perfect place for entertaining and relaxing after a day on the farm.
Three double bedrooms all with walk in robes, the main has an ensuite. The others share a bathroom. There is an office (or fourth bedroom / rumpus) at the side of the house which has its own separate entrance. A mudroom/laundry/toilet/sauna and a large carport for entertaining all forms part of this wonderful home.
Cottage/Studio
There is a convenient 2-bedroom weatherboard cottage with bathroom and laundry facilities across the driveway which is suitable for visiting guests.
Large 3 bay garage workshop next to the house and cattle yards.
Farm buildings include a large 5 6m bay workshop / machinery shed complex with a 7.7 kW solar panels plus at the rear skillion to the length of the building a 30 tonne grain silo.
TITLE B - 180275/1 & 168077/1
Milford - 76 Goodwins Road, Mangalore, 7030
Area: 144.84 ha (357 acres) - approx.
MILFORD
Homestead
The historic sandstone 8 bedroom homestead "Milford" has been carefully and tastefully refurbished over recent years. The house was originally a 2-bedroom settlers' cottage built in 1816 which has been progressively extended with multiple, sympathetic additions, all in sandstone and respecting the original form of Milford.
An elegant Victorian-style veranda was added in the late 19th century which complements the symmetrical formal faade of Milford. This is a classic, heritage property whose successive additions are a fine complement to the original structure and has enhanced the layering of historic changes in ownership and function.
The interiors reflect the various additions to the original structure with rooms featuring high moulded skirtings, mantles, cornices and pressed metal (TIN) ceilings, cellar, original window shutters and multi-pane windows overlooking the gardens to Mount Wellington. The original timber floors exude a warmth which continues throughout the house.
There are remnants of the early plantings in the surrounding gardens, including a palm and deciduous English oaks.
Milford would be ideally suited for many pastoral, tourist and farming pursuits.
Milford - Outbuildings
Stone Stable
The stable is a substantial supporting curtilage to the Milford estate. Largely intact and featuring cobblestone interior to half of the stables and a large loft extending the length of the building with the other end of the building having been carefully renovated with flagstone main room and internal loft space.
Blacksmiths
The blacksmiths building is largely intact from the day when the blacksmith walked out the door with bellows and forge still in place plus two other rooms.
Timber Stable
This was transported in the early 2000s from Cornelian Hill complete with stalls and flagstone flooring. A utilitarian building which adds to the historic integrity of the property.
Brick Homes
There are two 3-bedroom brick and tile homes on the Milford property providing a passive income and currently rented for $360 per house on short term leases. A new road has been constructed for private access to both homes and there is potential for both houses to be subdivided off the main parcel of land (STCA).
Storage Shed
Originally used as a shearing shed and in recent times used for other purposes.
Water / Irrigation
Irrigation Capacity
Equipment: Linear irrigator servicing 40 ha
Pivot irrigator servicing 16 ha
Hard hose irrigator servicing 20 ha
Glen Avon - Water Sources
Licence Bagdad Rivulet - 50 meg lt plus winter flow (flood)
Water supply via Tas Water April to October, off take 0.3 meg/day (summer restriction)
Surface drainage collection
Above sources held/stored using 50 meg dam storage.
Milford - Water Sources
Water is available for domestic, garden and stock as well as bore delivering 1 meg per day.
Available sites for new dam (yet to be constructed) with proposed capacity 150 - 200 meg.
Milford contour drains for surface collection. Potential for additional bore.
Pumping facilities consist of 8 pumps to service water transfer and irrigation. Both farms interconnected to service drinking troughs, gardens, fire hydrants, etc.
- Good stock proof fencing, with electrified fencing for cattle.
- 2 sets of steel cattle yards, one on each title.
Zoned Rural Resource; Significant Agricultural, Particular Purpose
Bagdad / Mangalore
This substantial property is only 30 minutes' drive to Hobart with good access from the major tourist route off the Midlands Highway, linking Launceston to Hobart.
Please call Wendy Nielsen on 0418 561 538 or Stephen C
