Outstanding Dairy and Mixed Farming Property
324 Acres/131.16ha (approx.)
Plus 15 Acres (approx.) unused govt. road lease
ELDERS Rural Services are pleased to offer ‘Amberdowns’ to the market.
‘Amberdowns’ is considered by many locals as one of the finest properties in the renowned Hallston district. ‘Amberdowns’ has a proven history of reliable dairy farming or would make a magnificent beef or mixed farming property. Superbly located just 17 kilometres from Leongatha and 13 kilometres from Mirboo North on the picturesque Grand Ridge Road. ‘Amberdowns’ has five titles surrounded by a commanding road frontage. This highly productive farm has a rare and unique balance of approx. 50 per cent red soil and 50 per cent grey (bluegum) soil types.
There is a 23 swingover herringbone dairy that has cup removers and an auto feed system. The dairy is centrally positioned on the property with the main laneways extending both east and west to minimise stock movement. These laneways service all 50 paddocks. Water security is a key factor in any farming property, ‘Amberdowns’ boasts a virtually drought proof water supply. Three main dams with a total 89 megalitre water license are all interconnected and supply water to all 56 troughs throughout the farm. With a reliable 40 inch plus annual rainfall. ‘Amberdowns’ enjoys water security beyond most other farming properties.
Shedding consists of a large machinery and/or hay shed plus there is an excellent calf rearing shed.
The house features three bedrooms, two living areas and is set in a lovely lawn and garden surround.
‘Amberdowns’ is superbly sheltered by extensive treed plantations and with a state forest along the southern boundary livestock are well protected from the elements.
Consistently milking around 220-240 cows ‘Amberdowns’ is well positioned close to the regional saleyards at Koonwarra and the Saputo Milk Factory at Leongatha.
‘Amberdowns’ is an outstanding highly productive dairy/beef/mixed farming property with lifestyle attributes rarely seen in an agricultural property. For further information or to inspect the property, please contact Don Olden on 0417 805 312, or Ben Townsend on 0400 594 487.
