1037 Dairy Plains Road

Western Creek TAS 7304

Somerford (Receivers and Managers Appointed)
Located in the famous Dairy Plains area, renowned as on of the premier milk producing areas in Tasmania. It is 15 minutes from the town of Deloraine which has a thriving rural community and is less than an hour from the city of Launceston. It is a strong dairying area in a most picturesque setting. Somerford is a well set up irrigated dairy comprising 217 ha (535 acres) on seven titles. The layout is excellent with the dairy in the middle of the property. Cow walking distances are minimal and the laneway set up ensures an efficient operation. Somerford has excellent improvements including a large modern homestead on a separate title and two houses. The dairy is a 44 bale rotary including cup removers and an automatic feed system. Irrigation is by centre pivot and hard hose. A high percentage of the land is useable with approximately 160 ha irrigated with 90 ha under centre pivot and 70 ha under hard hose. This property has been regarded as one of the best dairy farms in the area and has milked over 500 cows in the past. The soils are fertile and the farm has a flat to gently undulating contour. It has as a reliable 1200mm (40 inch) rainfall and an excellent climate for dairying. Expressions of Interest close on the 7th November 2014 in our office at 187 Brisbane Street, Launceston.