‘Avington’ – An elite fully integrated fine wool enterprise

State of the art facilities in the renowned Macedon Ranges<br/><br/>FOR SALE VIA EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – CLOSING THURSDAY 8 DECEMBER 2022 AT 4:00 PM (AEDT)<br/><br/>FULL INFORMATION MEMORANDUM AND/OR DATA ROOM AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST<br/><br/>CBRE Agribusiness is delighted to have been appointed to present 'Avington' (the Property) for sale, an extensively developed and award winning luxury wool fibre producing enterprise in the spectacular and convenient Central Victorian Macedon Ranges Region of Australia. <br/><br/>The Property comprises approximately 1,196 hectares* (2,955 acres*) with 87%* (1,040 hectares*)(2,570 acres*) classed as high quality arable/grazing area, which is currently utilised as the breeding and grazing platform for Avington Merino – producers of Superfine and Ultrafine wool.<br/><br/>'Avington' (the Property) is considered one of the most thoughtfully improved properties in the State of Victoria. Developed over the last 25 years, utilising the latest technologies and materials to create an outstanding enterprise, this landmark opportunity is also well suited to prime lamb production.<br/><br/>Ideally located only 75 minutes from inner city Melbourne, 'Avington' presents unparalleled standards of accommodation, sheep handling facilities, water security, operational efficiencies and pasture development.<br/><br/>The enterprise benefits from a supply agreement with one of Europe’s finest textile manufacturers that rewards 'Avington' for its highly sought after Superfine and Ultrafine wools. The quality and integrity of the fleeces produced are renowned for their consistency of crimp and lustre.<br/><br/>With a carrying capacity of 15,000 DSE*, 'Avington' is a superb balance of introduced pastures of phalaris, ryegrass and selected clovers. Soil testing, fertiliser and lime applications are constant measures to maximise productivity and retain optimum levels of animal welfare, for breeding and wool production.<br/><br/>The Property is able to be purchased on a walk-in-walk-out basis, inclusive of current inventory of plant and equipment, the entire Superfine and Ultrafine sheep flock, plus whatever consumables are on-hand at the time of settlement, if the purchaser prefers. Otherwise, the Property can be purchased on a bare land basis, if desired.<br/><br/>Key property highlights include:<br/>- Large scale landholding with a total land area of 1,196 hectares* (2,955 acres*)<br/>- 87%* considered high quality arable/grazing area <br/>- Topography is generally very gently sloping (average <2.5%) <br/>- Average Annual Rainfall of 755 millimetres* (BOM - Kyneton, Victoria (Ref: - 088123)<br/>- Annual Rainfall Reliability Index at 73%, considered “well above average” for rainfall reliability compared to the Australian benchmark of 55%<br/>- Fertile granite loam and clay soils with extensive fertiliser history <br/>- Fully-automated and very reliable stock water system<br/>- Outstanding carrying capability of 14 DSE/Ha* - over 15,000 DSE*<br/>- Intensively developed with state of the art operational enterprise infrastructure<br/>- Award winning animal welfare farming practices with consistent wool specifications<br/>- Architect designed main residence which won Australian House of the Year - 1999<br/>- Various high quality staff and visitor accommodation options<br/>- Exclusive and visually spectacular district located less than 100 kilometres* from Melbourne’s CBD via the dual Calder Freeway <br/><br/>