Last Listing description (October 2014)
Ready... Set... Diversify!
Isabel Downs is an outstanding property and would suit diversification to multiple types of primary production, including sheep, cattle, cropping, hay and seed.
The property offers significant opportunities for both stud and commercial livestock operations and is EU certified for cattle. For sheep, the undulating land and shelter belts offer plenty of protection from winter winds and summer heat. The wide laneway system is centralized to the main infrastructure area of the property where the covered cattle yards and 3 stand shearing shed are located.
The land has been extensively clay spread over many years from its own clay pits, with annual applications of fertilizer to maximize growth and production potential. Pastures of clovers, cocksfoot, rye grasses and veldts are well established along with extensive tracts of dryland lucerne. The land is in good heart, healthy and lush since being mostly destocked earlier in the year, ready to go now for spring production.
Located about 21kms from Bordertown and 60kms to Naracoorte, close to major regional facilities, meat processors and the Naracoorte Livestock Exchange. The Tatiara district is renowned for its reliable rainfall as well as excellent quality groundwater, and Isabel Downs comes with 98haIE taking water allocation. Four centre pivots are in place totaling about 265 acres, all serviced from three bores. Opportunities abound for those who want a varied, flexible and dynamic holding.
The 1237Ha approx property (3056 acres) of gently undulating land is picturesque with scattered stands of splendid large gums to provide shade and shelter for livestock and with large tracts of open space for cropping. There are four designated heritage areas at the back of the property of approx 465Ha.
All the improvements are in excellent condition and are a tribute to the fastidious nature of the vendors. The large homestead has been renovated with a huge kitchen and family or meals area, formal and informal living or dining areas, 4 bedrooms or use one or two for an office, 2 bathrooms, double garage with internal access and a large undercover rear deck for entertaining and the outdoor spa! Then there are the sheds, lots of them! 3 stand shearing shed with yards under, huge fully enclosed machinery shed with mezzanine floor, some are lockable, some with concrete floor including one with a pit, power and lights, all in good order.
Handover can be promptly arranged for a genuine approved buyer. Realistically priced to meet the market at $2.2m including water allocation, Isabel Downs is ready and set to go, go, go! Ring now to arrange your personal inspection.
Property Code: 14