79 Calton Hill Road, Gritjurk, VIC, 3315, Australia

ldquo;Calton Hillrdquo; is an outstanding grazing property and consists of a well-managed parcel of country located in the highly regarded Gritjurk area. It is ideal for a number of farming pursuits including the production of prime lambs and cattle.

This exceptional property with a high level of water security is 715 Acres / 289.47 Hectares (Approx).

It is located within an easy commute 38kms north-west of Hamilton, 27kms west south-west of Cavendish and 13kms north-east of Coleraine.

Located in 650mm rainfall country, the property is fenced into 34 paddocks.

Importantly Calton Hill has an established and comfortable home C.1864. It includes 5-bedrooms with fully renovated modern bathroom and ensuite. The kitchen has also been recently renovated complete with a walk-in-pantry, electric induction cooktop and oven with rangehood, Fisher and Paykel double draw dishwasher. Wonderful views over the magnificent established garden including highly productive fruit trees. The home retains the original pressed metal ceiling with the walls made of homemade brick noggins in-between hardwood studs (similar to Port Fairy and Tasmanian cottages). Importantly this building has a new roof and is built on solid bluestone foundations. Also included is an undercover carport with an entrance to the laundry complete with a mud room. A wood heater is located centrally in the living room.

Other improvements included a 4-stand woolshed and yards, steel machinery shed built 2018 - 12m x 20m x 5m with dirt floor, timber cattle yards with Arrow rotary forcing race and Leicht CIA twin squeeze crush, numerous other shedding. The property has an outdoor riding arena with mounting yard, tac shed, feed and water facilities.

Livestock
Currently running 166 breeders plus calves and 850 crossbred ewes plus lambs.

Water
Very secure spring fed dam which gravity feeds to 26 troughs. Also 6 well sized dams strategically positioned throughout the property. Creek frontage with year round water access.

Soils
Grey sandy loams over clay on the higher ground with grey loamy clay on the slopes down to heavier country at the lower extremes.

Pasture
Established Holdfast GT phalsaris pastures with application of P completed. Olsen P levels last tested at 24, 15 and 32 - results available. Established shelter belts throughout the property.

Fencing
Plain wire fencing completed within the last 10-years.

Quarry
An approved bluestone quarry is available as a potential source of cashflow income.

Hamilton is a major regional hub that hosts all major retail and services including supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, rural supplies and a full suite of trade services for agriculture and farming. Hamilton is highly regarded and well respected for its educational institutions and offers both public and private schools equal to any in regional Australia. It is well regarded for its health and medical services including the Hamilton Base Hospital.

Remarks: With all the hard work completed, Calton Hill will continue to be at the forefront of production for many years to come. This is a fantastic opportunity to operate as a stand alone unit or as an add on to an existing holding.