291 Plumpton Lane

Carisbrook VIC 3464

Approx. 580ac-234ha of basalt and alluvial loams draining into Tullaroop Creek which is the western boundary of the property. Red and black arable soils constitute approx. 450 acres / 182 hectares of which there is about 100ac/40ha of creek flats, the balance a mix of volcanic loams with rocky outcrops being grazing only. There are approx. 18 paddocks, a mix of cropping size down to small holding paddocks. The shedding is situated within handy proximity to the residences. A long drive off Plumpton Lane winds down to the home which is set overlooking the creek flats and creek. During the very wet event of 3 years ago, no flood damage affected the residence or any shedding. The property has been used for fattening and wool sheep, plus cereal and oilseed production. See irrigation notes.
Six Crown Allotments, with 4 titles running from Plumpton La to Tullaroop Creek. Farming Zone, Parish of Carisbrook and situated app. 5km north of Carisbrook, just 65km to Bendigo and 72km to Ballarat, and 175km to Melb. Maryborough is 18km for secondary schooling and the nearest shopping and service centre.
A 3 phase 55hp, 6electric pump lifts the 58megs of HR water allocation to a central supply pipe for irrigation. Tullaroop Reservoir is currently not far off full and releases water for irrigation and environmental flow purposes. A recently installed electric equipped 30' bore with PVC casing and a stainless steel sieve is commercially registered and is reticulated to troughs around the paddocks and yards via an elevated 5000gal tank. This is adjacent to the home and is handy for gardens and domestic need. So good is the quality that is used inside. There are 11 dams. There are 3 tanks for rainwater collection of 80,000li.
A 1960's (A190m2) cream brick veneer has been very well maintained and features 4/5 bedrooms, 2 living areas, and plenty of upgrades over recent times. The laundry and 2 bathrooms have been rejuvenated, there is plenty of built in robe space, most of the rooms have ceiling fans, RCAC's in the 3 bedrooms and 2 in the living areas, solid fuel heating in the lounge plus 2 gas points for instantaneous heating. The vendors have recently replaced the hot water system, replaced guttering, cleaned tiles, repainted external timber, replaced front and rear verandahs, put in a new house pump and elevated the home as a comfy and rambling farm house should be. The 600mm eaves and generous verandahs enjoy a north facing aspect that loves all seasons. The front verandah is a substantial 14x4m and with superb new redgum steps, bench tops and seating doubles as an outdoor entertaining area overlooking the garden, raised vegie patch and chicken run.
The second dwelling is approx. 130m2 of bluestone history. Built in the 1800's the building is in need of repairs but has been covered up to keep the elements out. There are 5 separate rooms, 12' ceilings plus the remains of an old external cellar. Roofing, Baltic pine flooring, pressed tin ceilings and walls (which feature red brick cornering) are still largely intact but need addressing. This property is 100m closer to the creek with great views over the farm.
40'X25' lockup, all steel, concrete floor, power, 4 bay. Machinery shed, 60'x80' 3 sided, new guttering, gravel base, 20 amp power, high gable, all steel. Hay Shed 18mx8m, 5 bays, open sided, gravel base, plus added skillion. timber frame.
2 stand Shearing Shed with mainly rebuilt yards, rewired, water to shed and yard trough, 3 way draft, drench race, footbath, laneway access.
Cattle Yards (approx. 70 head capacity), all steel, covered crush and race, concrete walkways and forcing areas, double loading ramps, all weather access.
Fencing is mainly under 25 years, with much new construction, many double gates for cropping entry.
This year approx. 230 acres is sown to wheat and canola with some Lucerne being under sown. Most cropping areas have received 1-2 metres of chicken manure in autumn followed by 75kg/ha of DAP super. There is 50 acres of dry land Lucerne. There has been an active lime and super program over most of the farm. Pastures are resown with cocksfoot, Lucerne, sub clover and phalaris