180 Hedditchs Road, Heywood VIC 3304

One Auction - Two Lots. This fastidiously maintained prime grazing property is primarily set up for beef operations and will be Auctioned online, via the AuctionsPlus online platform and is offered as 2 separate Lots.

LOT 1 - 'West End'
A block of approx. 58.7 Ha (145 Ac) and comprising a good balance of heavy loam (2/3) and brown buckshot (1/3) soil, this property fronts the well-known Fitzroy River along its entire Northern boundary. An American-style barn of 12m x 16m provides storage and features 3 x 3,000 gallon water tanks, lights and staff facilities including kitchenette, bathroom and septic system. The block is primarily set up for cattle, being well fenced into 6 paddocks feeding into a laneway system, together with 3 bull paddocks and is well-watered, offering large cattle troughs connected via 2 inch poly pipe to 2 x 8,000 gallon water tanks. Shelter belts of Cypress hedge provide shade and protection in all paddocks and the steel and timber cattle yards, with a holding capacity of up to 80 head, together with the provision of all weather B-double truck access, only add to the functionality of this property. In addition, the property features a bore of approx. 90 feet, fitted with a new jet pump and a limestone pad for hay and silage storage. Historically this primary production land has a carrying capacity of approx. 55 cow and calf units, together with replacements and bulls, or 75 feeder steers, with hay and silage supply being cut, annually, on-farm with no need for supplementary feed to be brought in. A further attraction of this property is the elevated potential dwelling site, with power available and being situated approx. 5km from the rural township of Heywood.

LOT 2 - 'East End'
A block of approx. 56.6 Ha (140 Ac) and comprising a good balance of heavy loam (2/3 and brown buckshot (1/3) soil, this property fronts the well-known Fitzroy River along its entire Northern boundary. This block is primarily set up for cattle production and features 4 well fenced paddocks feeding into a laneway system and is well watered with large cattle troughs connected via 2 inch poly pipe to 2 x 8,000 gallon water tanks, supplied by 3 windmill bores, 2 of approx. 30 feet and 1 of approx. 90 feet. Shelter belts of Cypress hedge provide shade and protection in all paddocks and timber & mesh cattle yards, with a holding capacity of up to 70 head and a steel hay shed with a capacity of approx. 90 round bales add to the functionality of this property. Historically this primary production land has a carrying capacity of approx. 50 cow and calf units, together with replacements and bulls, or 70 feeder steers, with hay and silage supply being cut, annually, on-farm with no need for supplementary feed to be brought in. This property is situated approx. 3.5km from the rural township of Heywood.

These blocks are offered for sale as 2 separate Lots, however, are currently operated as one very neat, tidy and successful enterprise over the total area of approx. 115.3 Ha (285 Ac). This holding of prime grazing land is situated in a tightly-held area and is a rare offering. Offers submitted prior to Auction may be considered. Call today for a private inspection!

Property Features

• Fully Fenced
• Shed
• Water Tank