'Glen Avon'

For sale by Tender. Inviting all forms offers to presented to the listing agent by COB on Friday 6th November 2026.

'Glen Avon', a substantial and highly improved 162-hectare (approximately 402-acre) rural property offering an outstanding combination of productive farmland, extensive irrigation infrastructure, quality improvements and a beautifully appointed country homestead.

Ideally located approximately 30 minutes from Hobart, with convenient access from the Midland Highway, Glen Avon provides the rare opportunity to enjoy a genuine rural lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of the city.

Key features of 'Glen Avon' are the following:

Architecturally Designed Homestead.

Positioned at the entrance to the property, the substantial main residence combines distinctive architectural design with the warmth and character expected of a quality rural home.

Beautifully crafted from Western Red Cedar, Celery Top Pine and locally sourced sandstone, the residence is generously proportioned and thoughtfully designed for both family living and entertaining.

The central living areas provide excellent connection between the home and surrounding gardens, with a sunroom and enclosed veranda extending the living space outdoors.

At the heart of the home is a country-style kitchen featuring Celery Top Pine cabinetry, granite benchtops and a Belling stove. Separate meals, dining and living areas provide flexibility for both everyday family life and entertaining.

Accommodation comprises three generous double bedrooms, all with walk-in robes. The main bedroom includes an ensuite, while the remaining bedrooms are serviced by a central bathroom.

A separate office, or potential fourth bedroom/rumpus room, has its own entrance and provides additional flexibility.

The home also includes a mudroom, laundry, separate toilet, sauna and a substantial carport suitable for additional vehicles or entertaining.

Additional Accomodation:

A separate two-bedroom weatherboard cottage/studio is located across the driveway from the main residence. Complete with kitchen and living area, bathroom and laundry facilities, it provides comfortable accommodation for guests, extended family or teenagers.

Property:

The property comprises of a mix of lightly undulating and rising country which is divided into 10 main paddocks, with good stock-proof fencing, much of which is electrified. Currently used as a cross-bred sheep operation and would be suited as cattle production enterprise. 'Glen Avon' offers exceptional water and irrigation infrastructure with scope for further potential. The established irrigation system providing the capacity to support productive pasture for any livestock agricultural operation or diverse investment into horticulture and/or viticulture enterprise.

Irrigation infrastructure includes:
-Linear irrigator servicing approximately 40ha.
-Centre pivot irrigator servicing approximately 16ha.
-Hard-hose/K-Line system servicing approximately 25ha.
-Licensed water from the Bagdad Rivulet, including winter flow/flood allocation.
-Main storage dam of approximately 50 megalitres.
-Additional 2-megalitre dam.
-Bore with capacity of approximately 2,000 litres per hour
-Surface drainage collection from nearby Heston Hill.
-TasWater supply from April to October, with an offtake of approximately 0.3 megalitres per day, subject to summer restrictions.

This established water infrastructure provides Glen Avon with a strong foundation for productive farming and further agricultural development.

Glen Avon is well equipped for ongoing agricultural operations, with infrastructure including:
-Large three-bay garage/workshop adjoining the homestead.
-Steel cattle yards with Arrow G Catch cattle crush.
-Large multi-bay workshop and machinery shed complex.
-Approximately 7.7kW solar panel system.
-Full-length rear skillion providing extensive undercover storage.
-30-tonne grain silo.

The combination of quality fencing, established paddock infrastructure, stock-handling facilities, irrigation and water storage provides a highly functional farming platform.

Glen Avon is a substantial rural holding offering an enviable balance of scale, productivity, water security and lifestyle amenity all within an easy reach of Hobart for work or leisure.

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