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RURAL PROPERTY WITH GOAT DAIRY/CHEESE FACTORY, GIDGEGANNUP, AVON VALLEY WA

LOCATION

Gidgegannup, Avon Valley, near Perth, Western Australia

PROPERTY TYPE/SIZE

28 hectare (69.19 acre) property with biodynamic goat dairy and cheese making operation. The property has a 2 bedroom residence and unique 5 bedroom guest accommodation which incorporates an adapted railway carriage. There is a new milking shed/cheese factory and the goat herd and farm equipment is included in the sale.

PRICE RANGE

SOLD

PROPERTY INFORMATION

This is a well known property/business with an excellent reputation for its high quality produce. This specialised rural venture, established for over 20 years, provides a good income and is only being offered for sale due to retirement.  The produce of biodynamic goat’s cheese is a rare and highly sought after commodity which is becoming increasingly popular due to its positive health benefits.

East to Buildings	Cow Paddock	Cow Paddock

The Property

The property, located at Gidgegannup in the Avon Valley, is approximately 60kms from Perth and features:

• 8 well fenced paddocks
• 3 dams (large water storage)
• Bore (good capacity)
• 20,000 gallon lined water storage tank
• Grazing areas with improved pastures
• 8 acres (approximately) of arable land (producing up to 1,000 hay bales per year)
• Acacia Saligna trees (harvested for goat fodder)
• Workshop and storage shed
• Magnificent views towards Perth

Bottom Dam	Middle Dam	Bottom Dam & Avon Valley

Residences

The property has 2 residences, the main house and guest/workers accommodation.

The main residence is a 2 bedroom home with study and features:

• Wood over steel construction
• Renovated kitchen with timber features
• Lounge/Dining area
• Bathroom with spa bath
• Laundry
• Lawns and gardens
• Good views
• Opportunity for extension

Kitchen	Dining Area	Sitting Room

Guest/workers accommodation features:

• Currently used for workers (WOOFers)
• 5 single bedrooms
• Railway carriage with kitchen, dining and TV areas
• Bathroom
• Large covered timber deck
• Valley views

Business Details (Cheese Factory, currently trading as ‘Kervella Cheese’ )

The goat dairy milks up to 150 head depending on the season.  The goat’s milk is made into high quality biodynamic pure cheese and sold to markets across Australia. The distribution areas are:

• Sydney (approximately 50%)
• Melbourne and Brisbane
• Substantial quantities to Perth and regional WA

Main House	Main Bedroom	North from House

The ‘Kervella’ brand is the only biodynamic/organic high quality product in Australia and is premium priced at retail level. The opportunity exists to expand trade with online marketing and more direct distribution to increase profits.

The Cheese Factory

The factory is operated from a newly built shed of 750² m (approximately 7500² ft) that has been divided equally into 3 parts:

• Milking from a 10 point milking parlour (capacity to increase to 20)
• Hay storage and holding area for the herd before and after milking
• State of the art cheese making facility

Guest/Workers Residence	Views from Deck

Cheese Facility

This is a new (HACCP) approved facility that is owner operated with the help of ‘WOOFers’ (Workers On Organic Farms), which mainly consist of overseas visitors. The operation is state of the art producing an award winning product. It is well equipped and includes cheese moulds, cool rooms, pasteurising equipment etc. The cheeses are delivered by refrigerated transport to Perth airport for shipment to east coast markets (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane etc). This is a vibrant market with potential to expand.

Training/Consultancy

Due to the specialised nature of this unique business the current owners are willing to act as consultants and pass their expertise in biodynamic production on to the new owners.

Goat herd

These are all quality and disease free stock that have been purpose bred to produce good quantities of milk. The herd consists of mainly milking does with some bucks for breeding. Male progeny are usually sold as pets or for ‘animal farm’ displays. This property has taken many years developing it to the current high standard and is fully equipped for the goats and cheese production.

Dairy	Milking Shed	Inside Dairy

Potential

The property is located on a popular ‘Wildflower Route’ which attracts an abundance of tourists. This offers the opportunity to capture tourist trade with ventures such as:

• Farm gate sales
• Café/tearooms or restaurant
• Educational tours (commercially based)

Potential exists to expand current business practices such as:

• Online marketing direct to consumers/retail outlets
• Direct selling to east coast clientele ( instead of using agents)
• Introduction and development of other biodynamic/organic produce to complement the cheese trade

Goats at Pasture	Dry Goats	Young Goats

BEST FEATURES

• Lovely rural property
• Unique, smoothly run and profitable business
• Fully operational with state of the art biodynamic cheese factory, milking facility, sheds and machinery
• Potential to expand biodynamic operation
• Located on major tourist route
• Potential to take advantage of tourist trade
• Comfortable, character filled main residence
• Guest/workers accommodation
• Quality, carefully bred goat herd
• Easy drive to Perth and airport
• National Parks nearby
• Training and consultancy available to new owners

Machinery Shed	View to House	To Centre of Property

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Kervella Cheese and the property represent a great opportunity for buyers with energy and vision to enjoy a quality rural lifestyle with a good income.  The produce has taken many years of specialised care and development to reach its current excellent quality ensuring its uniqueness, ongoing potential, limited competition and value as an asset. As well as being a fully functional farm and business, this picturesque property offers a superb location with an environmentally sound lifestyle.

Interested parties should contact Gabrielle to arrange an inspection of the property and business operation.

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