45-55 Dog Rocks Road

Batesford VIC 3213

The Paradise IV trademark is included in the sale and there is scope to substantially increase the income as the winery and cellar can handle four times the current volume.
At the heart of the property is a four-bedroom brick residence offering privacy in a peaceful rural setting, only five minutes from the Geelong Ring Road and within easy reach of the Geelong city centre and waterfront.
The spacious house has three separate living areas, including a formal lounge room and a billiard room with a bay window.
The main open-plan kitchen, meals and family room has a wood heater and lovely views over manicured lawns and majestic river gums.
The main bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, while the three other bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. There is also a study and a double garage attached to the house.
The Paradise IV Vineyard and Winery is rich in history. James Henry Dardel first established the vineyards on the site in 1848, recognising the Moorabool Valley's prized soil profile of decomposed granite over limestone.
In 1988 planting was re-established and the current owners have been producing quality wines which are sold at major liquor stores and restaurants, both locally and interstate.
The vines consistently return 10 tonnes of fruit and use VSP trellising and a mains water sensored drip system for easy management.
Wine reviewer Jeremy Oliver recently described Paradise IV as one of the most sought after labels in Victorian wines, adding 'it sits at the cutting edge at where cool climate Victoria is destined to head'.
He also described the label's Dardel Shiraz as one of the 'finest shirazes yet made in Australia'.
The winery has an underground cellar, enclosed processing area with storage and an 18m x 9m machinery shed with a concrete floor, power and gantry.
There is also plenty to appeal to an equine enthusiast, thanks to the provision of several horse paddocks and a stable complex with two loose boxes, each with a day yard, tack room, wash down bay, hay storage and a round sand exercise yard.
Other benefits include reduced council farm rates and a refund of GST on applicable costs.