One of the Tamar Valley’s showpiece properties, Redwood at Batman Bridge, has been put on the market.
Redwood, a 90ha property bounded on the northern side by Whirlpool Reach and Redwood Bay in the Tamar River and on the southern side by the Batman Highway adjoining the Batman Bridge reserve, was originally part of the historic Spring Bay estate which exported Tasmania’s first apples to the UK.
The land was bought at auction in 1993 and developed by its current owners, recently retired Fairfax newspapers senior executive Lloyd Whish-Wilson and his wife Judy.
It is currently used as an Angus cattle stud and for horse breeding and agistment. The owners say they wish to pursue new interests, and believe the property is ready for further development.
Redwood has title to high-tide mark along more than a kilometre of Tamar foreshore. Much of this has been fenced by the current owners.
The four-bedroom house is surrounded by one of Tasmania’s outstanding native gardens, which featured in the Open Gardens scheme. The garden and property abound with Tasmanian animals and birdlife, and provide outstanding views of the Tamar Valley.
The property is subdivided with electric fencing and has abundant natural water. It has a good fertilizer history, which includes the use of organic seaweed-based soil conditioners as well as mulching. Pastures are fescue, ryegrasses, and clovers. Infrastructure includes stockyards; a barn, hayshed, and a garage with adjoining workshop.
Redwood is being sold through Expressions of Interest.
Inspection is by appointment only.
Selling agents are Michael Warren and John Hewitt, of Landmark Harcourts Tasmania.