210 Radnor Road

Port Arthur TAS 7182

Beautifully presented in an idyllic, lush location only 5 kilometres from historic Port Arthur is this highly productive poultry farm offering both dependable income and lifestyle. The farm is only minutes from beautiful white beaches, the most scenic coastline and boating is possible whichever way the wind is blowing; simply tow your boat and launch on the other side of the peninsula. The best game fishing in Tasmania is close by around Tasman Island and Hippolyte Rock. Where else would you find a dependable business like this broiler farm in such a setting with the opportunity for 2 fully furnished guest houses to be utilized with William McHenry & Sons Distillery just up the road and Port Arthur so close? The elegant 3 bedroom house is constructed of sandstone coloured rendered concrete block and features double glazed u.v. glass in the kitchen and conservatory with the most magnificent view of the gardens. Bose surround sound system, Ariston oven, Miele dishwasher, Bosch radiant cook top, solar hot water, 2KVA solar panels, heated bathroom floor and entrance into the fully fenced enclosure is through an auto gate system onto a large exposed aggregate drive and parking area. Another interesting feature of this charming residence is an 1820s mantelpiece made from ships ballast timber. The farming operation is actually quite simple to run with only one casual needed to be employed and the vendor is contractually obliged by Inghams to help the new owner produce the first batch of grown chickens.
The 500,000 birds/ year poultry growing operation is the largest privately owned in Tasmania and is based on four modern growing/free range sheds, 100x15 metres which are totally steel and concrete construction with glass fibre insulation (7-15 years old). The replacement cost is said to be $500,000 each plus site works. The sheds are considered 'state of the art' by virtue of their computerised controllers and general standards. There are two 50 kva generators, auto start and stop and a fully computerised alarm system with backup. The house and guest houses are connected to these generators, therefore outages are a thing of the past. There also help with the power bill from 10 KVA solar panels on one of the sheds. There is a four bay steel farm shed, one bay concreted with a lock up area.
There is also a machinery room between 3 and 4 sheds together with a fully equipped office/rest room/kitchen and toilet with a shower between 1 and 2 sheds. Two new 35 hp Kioti tractors, one with front end loader are included. Other farm equipment include three ride-on mowers, one brand new, together with slashers, blades, carry-all, log splitter and a host of smaller tools and equipment. There is also a pine plantation nearing harvest estimated to be worth 30-40K. Everything on this farm from the chicken feeders to the computer panels look near new and or well maintained. The business without the homestead and two guest houses could be purchased alone for $2,000,000.