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Gowar East VIC 3477
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Sold on 10 Dec 2023

480 Coonooer-Gowar Road Gowar East VIC 3477

  • Rural / Farming
  • 474.29 ha
  • Sold

"Grittleton" - 130* Years of Substantial Farming History Can Be Yours

    Held within the same family since the 1890's, 'Grittleton' with a rich history of fine wool and crop production, is now offered for sale in two parts to be sold separately, or as a whole.

    • All of farm 1,172* acres (House block 372* acres, Farm block 800* acres).
    • Solid history of fine wool, fat lamb & crop production.
    • Grand 5-bedroom homestead with inground pool & gardens.
    • Farm managers residence, additional outbuildings & shearing shed.
    • St Arnaud 23km*, Bendigo 99km*, Melbourne CBD 237km*

    'GRITTLETON' HOMESTEAD

    Constructed in 1954, the 5-bedroom 'Grittleton' homestead, with its elevated south westerly view toward the Avoca River and Grampians beyond, sits majestically among five* acres of well-established a garden.

    A return veranda wraps around the entire home and leads to an in-ground swimming pool, loggia, established fruit orchard and unused tennis court.

    The 'Grittleton' homestead is now used as an Airbnb and is a popular farm stay retreat for families and executives seeking to escape the city for a peaceful and private farm setting. With 138 reviews and a 4.88 star rating, it's well worth taking a look at 'Grittleton's' online AirB&B listing by following the link below:

    https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/5805818?source_impression_id=p3_1684138468_Icl50DDjFPLWqaq4

    THE LAND

    The total 'Grittleton' holding is 1,172* acres (474* hectares) , made up of the 'House block' at 372* acres and the 'Farm block' of 800* acres. The larger 'Farm block' consists of 5 titles, the 'Home block' an additional 3 titles.

    Agronomically the soil consists of shallow sandy loam and intractable clay to granite. The property has a strong cropping and livestock rotation history with DSE in the vicinity of 8 DSE per hectare.

    Rainfall for the region averages around 435mm*.

    The property has a wonderful balance of flat to rising country with excellent water catchment dams and natural springs scattered throughout the property. Several shelter belts provide terrific protection for livestock.

    THE FARM

    Improvements across the property include a substantial 4 stand shearing shed, barn, bulk shed with skillion and machinery shed.

    In addition to the main residence 'Grittleton' includes a 3-bedroom farm managers on the 'Home block".

    The property is well fenced and both blocks are connected to the Wimmera Mallee pipeline.

    The residences and curtilage are offered with immediate possession with the remaining part of the 'Grittleton' property subject to an existing lease with a local farmer. Access to the leased area is permissible provided it is not inconsistent with the tenants farming use. The lease will expire in January 2025 but may be available earlier subject to negotiation.

    THE LOCATION

    St Arnaud is the closest rural service centre some 2.5 hours' drive from Melbourne. Bendigo is just one hours drive away and Ballarat 1.5 hours' drive. The surrounding agricultural district is focused on prospering mixed farming, merino wool, fat lambs, grains, legumes and vineyards.

    St Arnaud is a former goldmining town originally known as New Bendigo where gold was first discovered in 1855. St Arnaud is noted for its impressive historic streetscape of civic buildings, old pubs, shops and elegant two storey buildings which feature post-supported verandas and ornate cast-iron lacework. The town is service by a hospital, two local doctors, a chemist, a kindergarten, primary school and secondary college, a substantial supermarket, Local bank branches and an 18 hour Police Station and Court House.

    Inspect by appointment only. For further information Contact Agents in conjunction:

    Brett Douglas - Driscoll Douglas Ag
    Mobile: 0447 162 455
    Email: brett@driscollag.com.au

    Jason Hellyer - Ray White Rural Victoria
    Mobile: 0403 043 571
    Email: jhellyer@raywhite.com

    Ray White Rural Victoria
    Ray White Rural Victoria
    Lvl 17/40 City Road
    Southbank, VIC 3006

    Property Highlights

    Date Sold10 Dec 2023
    Floor AreaAsk Agent
    Land Area474.29 ha
    ParkingAsk Agent
    Property ID2018518163
    Category
    Last updated  17 Jan 2024
    Map for 480 Coonooer-Gowar Road Gowar East VIC 3477
    Ray White Rural Victoria
    Ray White Rural Victoria
    Lvl 17/40 City Road
    Southbank, VIC 3006

    Property Highlights

    Date Sold10 Dec 2023
    Floor AreaAsk Agent
    Land Area474.29 ha
    ParkingAsk Agent
    Property ID2018518163
    Category
    Last updated  17 Jan 2024

    Listed by

    Jason Hellyer
    Ray White Rural Victoria
    Call
    0403 043 571

    More about 480 Coonooer-Gowar Road Gowar East VIC 3477

    480 Coonooer-gowar Road Gowar East VIC 3477 is categorized as Rural & Farming. It has a land area of 474.29 ha. There are 11 x onsite parkings.The listing ID for this property is 2018518163.

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