"Acheron Downs" - Country Lifestyle Grazing Farm, Acheron river frontage & water licence availability

Nestled in the scenic Acheron Valley, set against an iconic Mount Cathedral Range backdrop with 800*m of pristine Acheron River frontage, 'Acheron Downs' is a truly unique property and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

The rare offering and idyllic holding that has been in the one family for four generations offers some of the most mesmerising High Country panoramas and breathtaking mountain views.

One of the property's many highlights includes a designated riverbank BBQ/camping ground with manicured shade trees where you can totally relax and unwind in complete privacy or enjoy a pleasant lunch with family and friends alongside a pristine mountain stream.

Occupying a gently undulating 51.54*Ha (127.35* acres) with the right balance of fertile river flats, the well-designed farm is suited to sustainable grazing practices such as fenced-off protected zones including seasonal creeks.

The charming three-bedroom farmhouse with an ensuite also features split-system heating/cooling, slow combustion wood heater plus a cast iron wood oven. There's also a flywire enclosed openair alfresco entertaining deck and a two-car carport.

Superb water security with the option of a 39ML irrigation licence, the property has four dams with a river solar pump that's reticulated to storage tanks including gravity feed to the house and stock troughs.

Excellent farm infrastructure comprises cattle yards with a crush, concrete race walkway and loading ramp, day yards as well as two pony shelters.

There's also extensive post and rail fencing (electrified) that encloses the driveway, house, dam, orchard, established specimen trees and other plants.

Other highlights and special features include:

• 5-bay machinery/hay shed
• Large concrete slab that's ready to build another shed
• Rain and river water poly storage tanks (110,000* litres)
• 40*+ cattle stocking rate
• Abundant stock shelters and tree cover
• Maroondah Highway sealed road frontage

Easy commuting distance, the farm's location is:

18* minutes from Alexandra
24* minutes from Lake Eildon
39* minutes from Healesville
2* hours from Melbourne CBD

Rural retreat for working professionals, families and lifestyle farmers, "Acheron Downs" offers endless possibilities in an unmatched location.

For further information and to arrange a private inspection please contact Ray White Rural Victoria, Nik Patek 0409 936 210.

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School catchments

Buxton Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 5.7km
Rubicon Outdoor School Secondary Government 12.9km
Marysville Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 16.1km
Alexandra Secondary College Secondary 7-12 Government 19.6km
Alexandra Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 19.8km
St Mary's School Primary Prep-6 Catholic 19.9km
Eildon Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 23.0km
Toolangi Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 27.9km
Yea Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 30.5km
Sacred Heart School Primary 1-6 Catholic 30.7km
Yea High School Secondary 7-12 Government 31.8km
Chum Creek Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 32.7km
Healesville High School Secondary 7-12 Government 34.3km
Kinglake Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 35.5km
Healesville Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 36.3km
St Brigid's School Primary Prep-6 Catholic 36.4km
Flowerdale Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 37.6km
Badger Creek Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 37.9km
Middle Kinglake Primary School Primary Prep-6 Government 38.0km
Melbourne High School-Millgrove Outdoor Education Centre Secondary Government 42.5km
School for Student Leadership-Don Valley Campus Secondary Government 44.9km
Lauriston Girls' School - Howqua Campus Combined Independent 46.4km
Upper Yarra Secondary College Secondary 7-12 Government 47.5km
Caulfield Grammar School - Yarra Junction Campus Combined Independent 47.7km
Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School Combined Prep-12 Independent 47.8km
Little Yarra Steiner School Combined Prep-12 Independent 47.7km
Mansfield Secondary College Secondary 7-12 Government 47.8km
Croydon Community School-Woori Yallock Farm School Campus Secondary Government 49.6km
Mount Lilydale Mercy College Secondary 7-12 Catholic 52.5km
Lilydale Heights College Secondary 7-12 Government 53.0km

Nearest schools, measured in a straight line from the property. Provided as a guide only; check catchment and enrolment eligibility with the school. School data © ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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