194 Shrub End Road

Wattle Hill TAS 7172

EASTERLEY ASPECT
This productive hobby farm has shelter from the drying westerly winds and rich volcanic soil. It ranges from red and grey clay loam soil at the top, down to 9 acres of rich black river-flats at the bottom. The Easterly aspect, summer rainfall and good soils support red ,strawberry and white clovers, coupled with predominantly ryegrass. There is 800 metres of creek frontage. The house is a modern two bedroom brick house (14 years) with a sunny kitchen living room and an en-suite to the master bedroom. The farm is only 5 kms from Sorell and is thus easy commuter distance to Hobart. The 15 well fenced paddocks with excellent pastures established run lots of stock. There are two paddocks fenced for deer. The farm normally runs 400 ewes,150 young sheep,50 wethers,20 cattle,100 deer ,4 Alpacas, 15 emus, 2 pet wallabies,12 geese and too many chooks to count!! All the paddocks except 2 have waterholes or the creek for stock-water. There are cattle yards and a small shearing shed to make this animal lovers dream complete. In addition there is a diverse orchard with approximately 30 trees and a 6 bay machinery and hay shed. With its large sheds, easterly aspect and small paddocks this property is ideal for horses or most sorts of animals. The soils also lend themselves to cropping if stock are deemed too expensive.