"Gallop Creek"
LOCATION
“Gallop Creek ” is located in the Southern Tablelands of NSW, 15km north of Yass, 65km to Canberra and a comfortable 2.5 hours to Sydney via the Hume Hwy. Gallop Creek’s close proximity to Yass provides access to primary and high schools, mid-range shopping including Target, Woolworths and Franklins, hospital and sporting facilities.
Canberra is only 55 minutes away with major shopping centres and universities.
PROPERTY DISCRIPTION
“Gallop Creek” offers an outstanding opportunity to secure a highly diverse 38 acres with potential for horses, intensive agriculture and horticulture. The property comprises of open grazing land with vast amounts of secure water a main feature. An added attraction to this property is the highly regarded “Gallop Creek Vineyard” comprising of 20 acres planted to Shiraz and Semillon grapes. The vineyard is now in its 8th year of establishment, and is regarded as one of the best in the region providing a profitable income to the owners. With over $300,000 spent on vineyard establishment costs, at this asking price the vineyard has been virtually gifted to any buyer.
“Gallop Creek” boasts superb improvements that are nestled into the vineyard providing a stunning landscape. Mature Eucalypt and Poplar trees provide a protected boundary around this estate and a 7 mega litre (approx) dam located in the centre of the vines adds to the stunning rural views observed from the stately homestead.
“Gallop Creek” provides income, lifestyle, ambiance and years of enjoyment to those wishing to escape the fast city life and I highly recommend an inspection.
Features include
AGRONOMY
• Full 2008 soil tests for the vineyard have been conducted this year and are available on request. Soil tests show excellent nitrogen and phosphorus levels and the soil is characterised as a sandy loam
• Soil solution fertigation system
• The vineyard is machine harvested each year
• Annual harvest of between 70 – 90 tonnes with scope to increase.
• 26.5 inch rainfall over the past 2 years
• Full spray diaries are available
BUSINESS
• 2006/2007 gross income $154,000. Profit and loss statements for the past 5 years are available
• The vineyard has an off license
IMPROVEMENTS
Country Homestead:
With over 33squares under roof line this modern homestead offers a sensible balance of luxury with environment. With full wrap around
Verandah’s and high ceilings this home presents as genuine country abode and welcomes any visitor.
Comprising of 3 double bedrooms all with b/inns (main with large ensuite) and an office. 2 Bathrooms. Formal lounge and dining. Family room. A solid timber kitchen with gas cooking, stainless steel appliances, meals area and stunning views over the estate. The use of pale slate floors in the traffic areas adds to the charm. Ducted evaporative cooling will keep you relaxed over summer while you enjoy that glass of Shiraz. A large double garage in the same style as the home with auto doors completes the package.
Other Improvements:
18m x 12m x 6m packing shed as new with 6inch concrete floor and steel net racks
8m x 12m skillion |
