1991 Cemetery Road

Koonda VIC 3669

UPOTIPOTPON is a farming district central to Shepparton, Benalla, Violet Town and Dookie and 2 hours away from Melbourne. 'Boysdale' is a property opposite the Koonda fire station and was the site of the original Upotipotpon Methodist church and telephone exchange in it s early selection days. In later years, the area might be equally well known as Koonda. This Auction presents a wonderful opportunity to inspect and purchase approximately 728 acres that has been lovingly and environmentally preserved. Literally 1000 s of trees have been planted with approximately 70 different varietiesin watercourses, tree plantations, hill tops and tree corridors for the native wildlife. It is a credit to our Vendors for what they have preserved and created over many years. Some of this land has been in the Martin family since selection. There are three separate properties to be Auctioned. Property No.1 Cashel - 160 acres - Planning Permit in Place This property is 160 acres held by the same family since selection. Power goes through the property, and there are 2 good dams providing excellent water supply and attractive tree plantations for stock shelter for stock and wildlife The original Peppercorn trees remain from early settlement days.Wallaby grass and clover pasture provide excellent carrying capacity, great cropping country. No.2 'Lacey s' - 237 acres Excellent fencing, power through property. 2 good dams, 4 paddocks with magnificent tree plantations providing shelter for stock, wildlife and bird corridors. Laneways to all paddocks. Fertile soil types with a terrific stands of phalaris and other pasture. A central laneway links the Lacey and Boysdale properties. No. 3'Boysdale' - 330 acres The Martin s are only the second family to own 'Boysdale' since selection. Improvements include old Homestead still standing, excellent 4 stand shearing shed with kitchen and toilet, workshop plus extensive sheep yards, 2 silos, hay shed and sundry sheds including lock up garage. The atmospheric shearing shed, complete with 4.7 kwh solar unit, has 240/480 volt power and provides a reliable income of approximately $5,000 per annum until December 2024 from the solar system.The original large barn housed horses and pigs in the past. Magnificent tree plantations, 4 dams and 9 well fenced paddocks not including the plantations are linked by the central laneway.This property is directly opposite the Koonda Fire Station. Remarks: It is an absolute credit to our Vendors, Margaret and Terry Martin.They have transformed and rejuvenated these properties into wonderful examples of how to protect and nourish the land through the planting of trees and shrubs. All gullies and hill tops have been revegetated and the land has responded beautifully. Many native animals and a wide variety of birdlife have been observed throughout these properties.Anyone who takes the time to inspect will be delighted with what they encounter.This gently undulating, versatile property is well set up for sheep, wool, cropping. Cattle could be handled with the addition of electric fencing.Rainfall is approximately 575 - 600mm annual rainfall. Buyers can inspect with every confidence and the Selling Agent s very strong recommendation. All prior offers considered. For further private inspections contact the Agent Des O Shea on 0408 577 575