347 McKenzie Road, Glen Forbes, VIC 3990

Lifestyle and Investment Potential

Nestled in the picturesque Bass Valley this property could be your haven as an investment, home, and/or Business with extensive expansion potential. This Hill View property, as its name suggest with stunning Views of the Bass Hills, is located in the Bass Coast community with excellent services and infrastructure; excellent Hospital and extensive medical services, educational both private/public at all levels, sporting facilities, varied and diverse shopping facilities and 347km from dual carriageway highway infrastructure. Opportunities exist for a discerning investor to capitalize on this property's potential and surroundings in this tourist hotspot. Be it by utilizing the current retail/wholesale tree farm, with trees from 1 to 30 years old, continuing the beef cattle raising operation to expanding the property's potential. Imagination is just the boundary as this property is well-positioned for diversification and expansion into a variety of Agricultural, Ornamental and Production Horticultural.

Diverse Business Potential The property has a wide range of scope for a variety of activities beyond its current Nursery and Farm use. The Farm and Nursery operations are fully equipped to run the businesses. Acquisition of all or selected items can be negotiated as part of the sale, thus providing a walk-in walk out potential to continue or expand the current operations. Additional activities that would fit the current operations include: ? Additional horticultural crops such as: ? High Density Olive orchard for fruit or oil production, ? Vineyard and winery to complements others in the area, ? Hops production using specific species for existing boutique breweries, ? Establish a Hill View boutique brewery. ? Wedding Venue, Nursery Shop and Caf?, ? Eco-tourism and Agritourism ventures, Farm to Plate opportunities, ? Equestrian facilities, ? The potential is only limited you your imagination.

The modern luxury residence offers both comfort, style with a spectacular ever-changing outlook. This spacious home with 13ft high ceiling throughout includes four bedrooms three with Ensuite, Wet room and laundry and guest bathrooms connected to the living area. The home an open plan designed with contemporary amenities and high-end finishes. Key features of the residence include:

? Extensive cupboard and storage space

? Master Bedroom with dressing room and wardrobe

? A large laundry area with ample bench space draw and cupboards

? An open-plan kitchen outfitted with quality appliances

? Butler's Pantry with extensive shelving and cupboards

? An expansive dining and lounge area adjoin the kitchen area with spectacular views of the Bass Hills

? A fully screened 8.7 x 5.0-meter sundeck fully flywired that provides second dining and hospitality area with the spectacular views of the rolling Bass Valley hills.

? 99 year Lease Hold 1/10/1994

? 3.2 ha, Road reserve and River Frontage

? 4.5 Ha rolling 5 year lease, Full Property Mesh Network WiFi Coverage and Automation

? 2 Dam one a 3 ha Wetland Dam, stocked with Fish

? Outdoor entertaining area - BBQ and Bocce

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure

The property is currently divided into two profit centers: Livestock and Nursery, both Propagation and Advanced Trees. The current Nursery area uses about 25 acres and is divided into 5 advanced tree production area plus propagation facilities. The containerized trees grown in special in-house manufactured Air Root Pruning Containers. Irrigated is via a state-of-the-art automated irrigation management system with remote control. The Nursery layout mostly consists of mown grass between the potted trees within their rows. This layout could be converted, in part or fully, into inground production of High-density Olive Oil trees for Olive Oil or a vineyard and winery. Hop growing and a Boutique Brewery is also an option to be considered.

Solar Panels and Battery Infrastructure

This site is substantially better than Carbon Neutral with a new 52 kW solar array paired with a 45-kW battery system with grid backup if required. The provided power is managed for irrigation pumping, other farm operations and domestic use. This renewable energy solution not only reduces operational costs but also aligns with modern sustainable farming practices, enhancing the farm's appeal to environmentally conscious and financially astute buyers.

Irrigation System and Water Licenses

Water Licenses for both Ground and Surface water can be purchased if commercial irrigation is required for the Nursery, Water Licenses for both Ground and Surface water can be purchased if commercial irrigation is required for the Nursery, or Horticultural cropping. Also, if required the irrigation system or bore infostructure, 250,000 It Water tanks, Irrigation Pumps, irrigation control systems and irrigation water valves and emitters. The property comes with a stock and domestic water distribution pipes, taps and trough. No licenses are required for stock and domestic purposes.

Conclusion

This property would ideally suit a Professional looking for a stunning home and lifestyle property. The property wide Wi-Fi Mesh Network, landline and mobile telecommunication and High-Speed Starling internet means your office can be here. Yet when required, in just over an hour, via freeways, you can be in the city. Whether you are an experienced Horticulturalist or Farmer looking to expand your portfolio or an investor interested in a sustainable enterprise, this farm is poised to deliver outstanding returns and endless possibilities. The Agricultural and Horticultural activities can be run directly or through your oversite of suitably qualified and experienced staff. This investment with its potential tax and income potential has to worth considering. With the option to negotiate to acquire the existing business and equipment, you can seamlessly transition into this thriving agricultural venture and capitalize on its vast potential.