23 Willox Road, Swan Hill, Vic 3585

>> ONLINE AUCTION, 27 FEBRUARY @ 5:00PM <<

Relisted for sale, this exceptional 8.85* hectare established pistachio farm, 2* minutes from the fringe of Swan Hill, 7* minutes from Swan Hill's CBD, must be sold at auction.

The property known as "Gayton Grange", has been proudly developed, maintained and farmed by the same family for approximately 19 years. Retiring and looking to downsize, the time has come to pass the baton to new owners.

• Beautifully presented 4 bed double-brick, double-glazed home.
• Conveniently connected to town-water.
• Orchard improvements include central packing shed & cool room.
• Irrigation shares, plant & equipment available by negotiation.

THE FAMILY RESIDENCE

In addition to the orchard, the property features a beautifully presented double-brick residence surrounded by low-maintenance gardens. Featuring raked timber ceilings and exposed brick walls, the well-crafted home is a comfortable sanctuary for family and friends.

Consisting of 4 bedrooms (the master with ensuite and walk-in-robe), open plan living, kitchen / meals area and formal lounge room with open fireplace; the home meets the requirements of the discerning family. An outdoor entertaining area and large double garage (under main roof) with spa completes the home.

The residence is conveniently connected to Swan Hill town-water and a solar system has been installed for domestic use.

THE FARM

A comfortable base on the outskirts of Swan Hill, the "Gayton Grange" pistachio nut enterprise has generated comfortable primary production income over many years. Suited to Swan Hill's climate, established and hardy pistachio trees require minimal weekly maintenance with an annual cycle of pruning, spraying and harvest delivering consistent yields and income.

FARM IMPROVEMENTS, INFRASTRUCTURE & WATER SECURITY

Farm improvements and infrastructure is first class and starts with the impressive, paved driveway entrance, capable of handling heavy vehicles including b-double trucks.

A central packing shed constructed of steels and solid block walls houses the pistachio grading machine, cool room, staff amenity and a mezzanine self-contained open plan living area for family members or orchard staff. Irrigation infrastructure includes an orchard filtration and fertigation system and automated drip irrigation system across the orchard. A fully automated inground sprinkler and dripper systems irrigates the gardens surrounding the home.

Irrigation water for the orchard is via No. 9 Irrigation Channel.

PLANT, EQUIPMENT & WATER SHARES

A comprehensive list of plant and equipment is available on request and may be negotiated in conjunction with the sale of the property. High and low security shares may also be purchased with the sale of the property and will be sold at market value.

THE REGION

Swan Hill is a bustling provincial centre, just three and a half hours from Melbourne and five and a half hours from Adelaide. The region is renowned for its world class produce, spectacular landscapes and close proximity to the Murray River. It provides the perfect blend of regional charm and city sophistication and is a major regional centre economically, culturally and socially.

• Swan Hill CBD - 6.6km*
• Bendigo - 195km*
• Mildura - 213km*
• Melbourne - 346km*

For sale by Online Auction, Thursday the 27th of February from 5:00pm. Interested parties must register to bid.

For further information and to arrange a private inspection please contact Jason Hellyer on 0403 043 571 or Cameron Smits, Ray White Swan Hill on 0436 001 821. 

#Pistachio #Nuts #Farm #Farming #FarmLifestyle #CountryLifestyle #Agriculture #Agribusiness #Investment #Property #SwanHill #MurrayValley #MurrayRiver #RegionalVictoria #RayWhiteGroup #RayWhiteRural #RayWhite