Farms For Sale Tasmania: Farmbuy.com Buyers' Guide

Farms For Sale Tasmania: Farmbuy.com Buyers' Guide

When looking to buy rural properties for sale, Tasmania is a state you must consider. Tasmania has developed an international reputation for producing quality products. Whether you’re buying a small hobby farm or a much larger commercial operation, research is a must. Farmbuy.com reviews the best that Tasmania has to offer - including our favourite farms for sale Tasmania.

Tasmania’s temperate climate, fertile soils, annual rainfall (generally 400-1,500mL in the east of the state and 1,000-3,000mL in the west) and long sunshine hours produce excellent growing conditions for most farming activities. Almost a third of Tasmania’s land area (68,300 sq km) is consigned to rural real estate.

The most important individual commodities in Tasmania based on the gross value of agricultural production were milk, followed by cattle and calves and potatoes. Significant smaller industries include wool, sheep and lambs, apples, cherries, carrots, onions, viticulture, hay and nurseries. Niche products include wasabi, ginseng, olives, walnuts, herbs, truffles, deer and goats etc.

No matter what sort of farm you're looking for, Tasmania is likely to have one that suits your needs. We've curated some favourite farms for sale Tasmania below - have a look! Or click here for our full listing of farms for sale Tasmania.

Farms For Sale Tasmania: 240 Windermere Road, Windermere

Exceptional Tamar Valley homestead 

This magnificent property has it all. Located just 12 minutes' drive from Launceston in the picturesque Tamar Valley, this farm for sale Tasmania features sensational 180-degree views of the river, and the potential for multiple sources of income from established farming tourism and hospitality facilities.

The property is in a superb, elevated location on Windermere Road, in the highly sought after northern Tasmanian town of Windermere. Beautifully positioned on 125 acres, the 60-square homestead was built in 1996 to replicate a traditional old-character home, with no expense spared in the construction. 

In total, the home offers six bedrooms and four bathrooms, plus two extra rooms which are on the bottom level and can be utilised for a variety of purposes. There is the choice of two dining areas and three living areas, offering plenty of space for large families.

The kitchen is also very spacious with a solid Baltic pine bench top and matching cupboards. Ceiling heights are approximately 3.2 metres. The main part of the home has 22 sets of French Baltic doors, and genuine sandstone floors throughout.

The back of the house faces north, bringing in much light and warmth inside through the large glassed roof atrium area.

On the bottom level of the home there is a four-car garage, workshop with heaps of storage and many built-ins.

The farm is divided into eight paddocks capable of running up to 50 head of cattle. There are also stock yards and a cattle crush. Most of the fences are in very good condition.

There are seven dams plus town water, and also the opportunity for a variety of farming activities in an area world renowned for its food and wine production.

Hand-in-hand with this, there's also the possibility of expanding the current tourism and hospitality facilities. The property features a designated events area with an old character drinks bar nearby. Private weddings and engagement parties catering up to 150 guests have been held over the past few years which included the hiring of marquee, toilets, and food van. This flat site allows full vehicle access and plenty of guest car parking at the front of the property.

There's also potential to add on-site accommodation, with an old dairy on the property (currently converted to an extra storage shed) offering power and water, and the option to convert to a granny flat or bed-and-breakfast (subject to council approval).

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Farms For Sale Tasmania: 868 Melrose Road, Melrose

A piece of history

"Waughambeham" is one of the oldest properties in the Melrose region. Positioned overlooking Mount Roland and Cradle Mountain, and north overlooking Bass Strait, they certainly found the location jewel in the crown, only 20 minutes from Devonport Airport.

This farm for sale Tasmania provides one of the most attractive lifestyle opportunities. The beautifully refurbished four-bedroom historical homestead includes all the modern comforts, set amongst established English trees and gardens, with tennis court and entertaining areas to admire the world-class views.

Farm buildings are well maintained and versatile for any particular use. Some 40.5ha of the total 66.22ha of farm land is leased to BRA who use the pivot irrigator and hard hose irrigation. The current rental for the 40.5ha is $71,500 pa (including GST).

The vendor uses the balance of the land to fulfil the lifestyle living they have chosen, with working stock yards and shearing shed.

This is a must inspection for those seeking a slice of Tasmania’s history with not a penny to spend.

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Farms For Sale Tasmania: 239 Rosevears Drive, Rosevears

Lifestyle living at its best

Situated on just over 4.8ha (approx. 12 acres), with panoramic views of the beautiful Tamar River, this wonderful farm for sale Tasmania is perfectly suited to those looking for a lifestyle property in the pristine Tamar Valley.

The stylish modern home comprises three bedrooms, main with large ensuite and walk-in robe, a large office/study, and a large open plan living space, which enjoys views over the river and across your own vineyard.

The gourmet kitchen has quality European appliances, granite benchtops and will suit keen entertainers, whether you choose to dine inside, out on the front patio, or around the stunning heated inground pool.

While the property is complimented by a small vineyard, it will equally suit anyone looking for a self-sustainable lifestyle, or room for a pony or two, or even to run a few sheep or cows. The property includes approx. 0.6ha of Pinot Noir vines (circa 2009), insulated wine storage shed, and three-bay machinery shed.

Located within an easy 20-minute drive to Launceston, and around 30 minutes to the Launceston Airport, the position is simply perfect.

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Farms For Sale Tasmania: Chudleigh

Tasmania's finest

"Bentley" is located in the rich and fertile Chudleigh Valley in Northern Tasmania. With Tasmanian agricultural land in such high demand, the combination of one of the state's finest residences and prime farming land presents a unique opportunity for investors.

The farm for sale Tasmania offers a meticulously restored, heritage-listed residence (circa 1879) with recent additions providing some 850sqm of accommodation. Outbuildings have been painstakingly restored, preserving the rich heritage value associated with the property. These include the "Barn" providing guest accommodation, as well as the "Clock Tower", stables and quarters and two cottages, and extensive dry stone walling.

The farming land of 395ha is operating as a grazing operation, with secure on-farm water storage and water rights from catchment and the Lobster Rivulet. The offering comprises some 16 titles. The property has been developed on a sustainable basis with waterways developed to preserve the vast wildlife corridors. Farming operations include a breeding herd of Black Angus.

This is arguably one of Tasmania's finest examples of its rich agricultural history, preserved and developed with magnificent natural landscape and vista.

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Farms For Sale Tasmania: 42 Bilsons Road, Irishtown

One for horse enthusiasts

Just a 15-20 minute drive to Smithton, this 62.53ha farm for sale Tasmania is perfectly set up for the horse enthusiast or lifestyle grazier with natural bush picnic area and running creek.

All internal fencing was renewed and replaced 14 months ago. A brand-new water system was also installed and is gravity fed from a header tank for stock water. Plus there's articulated water to the paddocks.

The property has had regular and reliable fertilizing history. Some 35% of the farm is young grass and new pasture.

This winter the property has run 120 head grazing all winter, the winter before the property had 450 head with kale crops in. Silage is made every year on the property. Stock yards and loading facilities are all in good condition.

The large family-size house features four bedrooms and two bathrooms plus office, and boasts a great outlook. The entertaining patio and spa area are located in close proximity to the home.

The property has an amazing amount of good shedding with four large concrete sheds plus four small ones at the horse area, which would lend itself to an impressive horse complex. All up there's 31 paddocks plus four small horse paddocks, including a 60m x 20m sand arena and all-weather all-purpose training arena. 

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