161 John Lees Drive

Dilston TAS 7252

11.9 ha.

Rural

Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

A Proven Orchard Legacy in the Tamar Valley - Walk in/Walk Out

Set on approximately 11.9 hectares in the sought-after Dilston area and only 15 minutes from Launceston CBD, Lees Orchard is a long-established and highly regarded horticultural enterprise, with a history dating back to 1916. The orchard produces a diverse mix of apples (8 varieties), pears (3 varieties) and cherries (4 varieties), with a further 600 pear trees to be planted this season. Recent production highlights include 17,453kg of cherries and 911 bins of apples, supported by strong wholesale demand and a successful "pick your own" cherry operation. The property is well equipped for efficient, self-sufficient production, featuring a large sorting shed, three cool rooms with approx. 400 bin capacity and one 100 bin capacity cool room (1,300 bin total) , grading equipment for apples and cherries and an automatic irrigation system with fertigation. Water is supplied via on-site dams and mains, with dam water servicing the cherry crop. A deposit has been paid to secure a further 20ML from the pending Tamar Irrigation Scheme. Harvest windows are well structured, with cherries picked from mid-December to mid/late January, followed by apples and pears from mid/late February through to early May. Offered as a walk-in, walk-out opportunity with plant and equipment included and experienced staff willing to remain, the business presents a seamless transition. A separate title includes a 4 bedroom weatherboard home, currently leased at $450 per week, providing additional income. Key Features: • Approx. 11.9 hectares in Dilston • Established orchard (circa 1916) • Diverse mix of apples (8 varieties), pears (3 varieties) and cherries (4 varieties) • 600 additional pear trees to be planted • Yields will continue to grow with many trees yet to reach peak growing life stage • "Pick your own" cherry operation + wholesale supply • Sorting shed, grading equipment (cherries and apples/pears) & 4 cool rooms (1,300 bin capacity) • Automatic irrigation with fertigation (dams + mains water) • Defined harvest seasons across summer-autumn • Walk-in, walk-out with experienced staff willing to remain • Separate title with 4 bedroom home ($450/week rental) An Information Memorandum is available upon request.