2863 Whittlesea-Yea Road

Flowerdale VIC 3717

Currently operated by a husband and wife team the historic 'Happy Valley Estate' derives significant annual income through production and distribution of free range eggs under the award winning 'Wild Hen' and 'Happy Hens' brands.

Supplementary farming income is driven through breeding and sale of beef cattle and sheep, honey production and river flat horticulture.

A number of secure King Parrot Creek water entitlements has the ability to deliver a combined annual total of 90ML* of irrigation water to the farm. Supplementary water via stock and domestic bore pumping to a 6.91* acre storage dam firms up annual supply. An extensive 6* inch underground irrigation network diverts water to several strategic points across the property.

• King Parrot Creek frontage
• Secure water entitlements totalling 90ML*
• 6.91* acre storage dam
• 2 spring water bores
• Extensive 6* inch underground irrigation network

A region renown for spring water, investment toward the commercial viability of spring water production has been undertaken with spring water bores drilled and tested. As a result further investment could see the development of an on-site commercial spring water bottling facility for retail distribution, or contract sale of spring water to an established distributor.

Set in the fertile Flowerdale King Parrot Creek valleys, the 150.7ha* (372.4ac*) property consists of 7 Titles. Soil type is a mix of highly productive river flat dark loam to red loam soil across rising country.

Improvements include the original 'Happy Valley Estate' road side cottage set amongst established and lush English oaks and poplars. A solid 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home with elevated views across the property and surrounding King Parrot Creek valley sits proudly toward the rear of the property.

The original shearing shed has been converted into an egg grading shed furbished with automated egg washing, drying, stamping and grading equipment. Three phase power is connected to the property.

Further improvements include:

• 13 stand undercover stable
• Stockyards with crush
• Workshop / tool shed
• Machinery shed
• Hay shed
• Grain silos
• Pump shed with 200hp* Caterpillar diesel power
• Free range paddocks with lane-way network and quality 'hot wired' fencing
• Video surveillance equipment and network of on farm cameras

A list of plant and equipment 'for sale by negotiation' is available on request.

'Happy Valley Estates' free range egg business provides the purchaser with immediate verifiable income with substantial scope for additional revenue through the expansion of the existing business. Alternatively continued investment in spring water production or diversification into new agricultural or horticultural activity underpinned by secure water entitlements and proximity to Melbourne's consumer market may well be the way forward.

To learn more about 'Happy Valley Estate' or to arrange an inspection please contact Jason Hellyer (Ray White Rural Victoria) on 0403 043 571.

*Approximately.