2230 Main Neerim Road, Neerim South VIC 3831

LAWD is pleased to present for sale Hillcrest Farm, a premium dairy / livestock grazing opportunity, benefitted by a secure income stream located within the highly sought West Gippsland region.

KEY INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Comprising 100* hectares across three Certificate of Title, offered for sale in-one-line or any combination of assets. The three titles are outlined in detail below:

Title 1 – 2230 Main Neerim Road, Neerim South (Grazing Land)
• 93.72* hectares of productive agricultural land offering scale, operational flexibility and long term land value security.
• A diverse mix of highly fertile red, grey, and alluvial soils, supporting strong pasture growth and a wide range of agricultural uses.
• Highly reliable annual rainfall (1,000* millimetres).
• Fully renovated and fertilised pastures divided into 28 well designed paddocks, featuring stockproof and electric fencing, all efficiently connected via an internal laneway system to streamline stock movement and management.
• Undulating to gently rolling topography enhanced by extensive shelter belts, providing natural protection and operational versatility.
• Multiple hydrants service the property, with nutrient rich effluent supplied from the adjoining dairy (Title 2), supporting sustainable pasture productivity.
• Connected to town water and supported by a reticulated system delivering water to all paddocks, complemented by a permanent spring and extensive frontage to Red Hill Creek, ensuring reliable year round water availability.

Title 2 – 2236 Main Neerim Road, Neerim South (Cheese Factory, Dairy & Manager’s Residence)
• Situated on a total land area of 4.04* hectares.
• Leased to renowned cheese manufacturer Moondarra Cheese Pty Ltd.
• Current rental of $150,000 per annum plus GST, with options until November 2030.
• Cheese Factory: Manufacturing facility comprising three main areas, including office space, amenities, a lunchroom, and administration. The main factory includes multiple preparation and storage areas, all biologically sealed, with a high level of separation between zones, hand-wash stations and pressurised climate control ensuring all products are kept up to standard (1,120* square metres). Additional information in relation to the lease agreement is available upon request.
• Dairy: 40-unit rotary milking platform with stainless steel vats and a combination of DeLaval and Westfalia milking equipment. Three feed silos and a steel fenced contract yard with crush adjoins the dairy (240* square metres).
• Manager’s Residence: Three-bedrooms, two-bathrooms including ensuite. Kitchen comprises a laminate bench top with timber cupboards, gas hotplate and wall over. Wrap around veranda and outdoor entertaining areas.

Title 3 – 2176 Main Neerim Road, Neerim South (Main Residence)
• Situated on a total land area of 1.74* hectares.
• Circa 2006 sandstone residence with a total building area of 347* square metres.
• Consisting of five-bedrooms, three-bathrooms, an office, living, dining and central entertainment areas, surrounded by manicured and landscape gardens.
• Reverse cycle heating and cooling in addition to a wood fired heating system and a solar hot water system.
• Connected to town water in addition to two x 20,000 litre rainwater storage tanks.
• 135* square metre fully enclosed and insulated shed / workshop.
• Outstanding views of the Tarago Reservoir, Baw Baw Ranges and Strazlecki Ranges.

Situated two* kilometres out of the Neerim South township, the property is easily accessible to major town centres in Warragul and Drouin, in addition to a 90* minute drive to Melbourne.

The property is being offered for sale by Private Treaty (in-one-line or any combination of assets).

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