LAWD is pleased to present for sale 12967 South Western Highway, Brunswick (the Property), a unique farming opportunity which has been held in the same ownership since the early 1940s. Located at the foothills of the Darling Ranges with part of the eastern boundary fronting the Brunswick River.
Featuring 117.47* hectares across three contiguous titles. This Property is benefited by fertile soil types, productive irrigation flats and undulating grazing areas.
Key investment highlights
- Features 117.47* hectares on three titles of slightly undulating, extremely fertile land currently utilised for cattle breeding and beef production
- Ideally suited for backgrounding, hay and silage production, as well as other agricultural pursuits including equestrian, horticulture and viticulture
- Water is secured via 500 shares (megalitres) of Harvey Water Irrigation which is sourced from the Wellington Dam, five* earth dams. A solar pump located on one of the large dams fills a concrete tank and gravity feeds stock water to the troughs located throughout the Property
- Formally part of a well-renowned dairy farm (Melville Park Holsteins), now accommodating approximately 90* Angus beef breeders, 25* replacement heifers (joined and unjoined) and six bulls
- Fenced into 22* paddocks which are accessed by a laneway network. Various electric fence units supply most of the internal fencing
- High-quality soil types are primarily characterised by a mix of river loam, granite loam and loam, with a small area of loam over clay
- 36* hectares of lasered flood Irrigation area, 42* hectares of dryland suitable for hay and silage production with the remaining area fit for grazing
- Fertiliser history of the Property includes an annual application of 160kg* per hectare of a Summit Fertilizer blend. Spring fertiliser is applied as required
- Fit-for-purpose accommodation includes a circa 1980's three-bedroom, one-bathroom brick and Colourbond dwelling
- Operational infrastructure includes a machinery shed, hay shed, general purpose shed and workshop, with high-quality workable stockyards
- Power is available to the workshop and the dwelling. 14* solar panels and associated equipment assist the electricity supply to the property
- Topography is undulating, facilitating optimal water drainage and soil conservation
- The Property has 300* metres of Brunswick River frontage along the south-eastern boundary
- Average annual rainfall of 980* millimetres (Brunswick Weather Station as at September 2024)
- Primary access via the South Western Highway provides a reliable and convenient commute to the major regional service centres. The local school buses pass by, heading north and south
- Strategically located in proximity to several regional centres including Brunswick (1.5* kilometres), Australind (17* kilometres),Harvey (21* kilometres), Bunbury (29* kilometres) as well as Perth (163* kilometres)
- Shire rates $7962 per annum
Expressions of Interest closing 1 pm (AWST) Thursday 31 October 2024 (If not sold prior)
Inspections by appointment only with exclusive selling agents Don Fry 0418 909 916 or Lorelle Fry 0417 909 915