Historic country SA estate comes with budding business potential

355 Caroline Headquarters Rd, Yahl. Its character charm has widespread appeal but a historic country estate just outside of Mount Gambier will be iris-istible to seasoned and budding gardeners. The 28.51ha Yahl property at 355 Caroline Headquarters Rd has not only served as a family farm and short-term accommodation over the past 17 years but also a boutique flower business, Yahl Iris. Owners Melissa Mortensen and her partner Scott Jones have lived at the property, which has a four-bedroom homestead built in the late-1800s and a renovated three-bedroom guest cottage, with their children since 2009. Ms Mortensen said running a small flower farm had been a highlight of their time at the property, affectionately known as Nayook, and a great way to earn some extra cash. 355 Caroline Headquarters Rd, Yahl. 355 Caroline Headquarters Rd, Yahl. 355 Caroline Headquarters Rd, Yahl. “We have great soil and an abundance of water to suit perfect growing conditions for iris, dahlias, peonies and chrysanthemums,” she said. “It has been mostly an online endeavour however, we sell bunches from the farm gate during summer.” The couple moved to the property from the Yarra Valley in Victoria after the...