Mortlake VIC 3272

LAWD is pleased to present for sale Winnidad Pastoral Aggregation, a quality commercial scale high rainfall grazing asset currently utilised for sheep and cattle breeding, combined with wind turbine rental income, situated in the prized Western District of Victoria.

Key Investment Highlights:

Area: 2,161* hectares / 5,342* acres

Properties: The aggregation comprises eight separate properties ranging in size from 60* to 590* hectares that are for sale in one line or as separate assets, providing buyers with a range of budgets the opportunity to participate in the sale process. Many properties have accommodation and operational infrastructure with the ability to operate as standalone assets.

Scale: Operational scale of 35,000* dry sheep equivalents (DSE) comprising 9,000* joined composite ewes producing trade lambs and 700* calving cows and heifers and replacements

Flexibility of Enterprise: Providing the best of enterprise flexibility with multiple operations such as the breeding cattle and prime lambs production underpinned by reliable renewable energy income provided by 13 wind turbines. Although dairy is not in the current enterprise mix, it has been previously with the properties being ideal dry blocks for nearby dairy enterprises.

Topography: Gently sloping largely arable land highly suitable for pasture improvement with potential for dryland cropping.

Soils: Basalt derivatives supported by consistent fertiliser application which underpins the average annual stocking rate of 17* DSE/ha.

Water: Securely watered by Stony Creek, 28* dams, and a network of bores and supply pumps delivering to an extensive reticulated trough system.

Improvements: Superior operational improvements to support the sheep and cattle operations with efficiency enhanced by an extensive laneway and road system comprising formed roads facilitating livestock and vehicle movements throughout the year.

Accommodation: Multiple superior accommodation options for owners and staff, including the historic four-bedroom Winnidad Homestead.

Location: The Winnidad homestead is conveniently located 8* kilometres from Mortlake, although the property abuts the township, and is across the road from one of Victoria’s premier cattle selling centres WVLX allowing for cattle to walked to market. The property benefits from being only a 48* kilometres from the regional centre of Warrnambool, 146* kilometres from Geelong and 224* kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD.

For Sale (in-one-line or as separate assets) by Expression of Interest.

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