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
