Exceptional Cattle Property For Sale VIC North East

VIC Cattle Property For Sale Boasts Productivity, Location + Long-Term Potential

Positioned in Victoria’s renowned north-east region, this is an exceptional cattle property for sale offering a truly unique combination of productivity, location and long-term potential.

Comprising approximately 1,187.4 acres of high-rainfall, freehold pasture country (plus a further 106 acres of licensed grazing land) with the added benefit of Lake Hume frontage, ‘Barcoo Ridge’ is a rare and substantial holding offered to the market for the first time since 1995.

This cattle property for sale VIC offers a unique combination of productivity, location and long-term potential

Set in the renowned Upper Murray agriculture district, known particularly for beef cattle breeding and finishing, the property’s current owner’s focus has been breeding quality Hereford cattle out to feedlot weights, however it also has been famous for producing huge bullocks and high-quality fodder. Carrying capacity is estimated at 5,000 DSE or 275 cows and calves.

Spanning eight titles and 22 main paddocks plus laneways, the holding features gently undulating grazing country rising to open hills with steep sections of bush comprising Red Gum, Box, Stingy Bark, Black Pine and Kurrajong.

This cattle property for sale VIC features gently undulating grazing country rising to open hills with steep sections of bush

Outstanding shelter comprises good stands of native trees, shelter belts and riparian plantations of native trees.

Underlying the property is a mix of land and soil classes allowing for a variety of enterprises, with majority deep brown and grey sandy loam soils rising to granite areas with perennial rye/clover pastures, Phalaris and native grasses.

This cattle property for sale VIC boasts outstanding water from 27 dams, two wells, two creeks and four water tanks

Water is an outstanding feature of ‘Barcoo Ridge’. Located in a reliable rainfall zone averaging 850mm per annum, the property boasts 27 dams, two wells, two creeks, four water tanks, plus an 18.5-megalitre ground water licence for future irrigation from a dam (covering a 23-hectare area).

Frontage to the Murray River (Lake Hume) provides drought-proof water access as well as a recreation area for boating and fishing.

This cattle property for sale VIC benefits from frontage to the Murray River (Lake Hume), providing drought-proof water

Complementing the property’s natural features are extensive working improvements including well-designed and constructed cattle yards incorporating curved races, covered working area, new vet crush with scales, loading area, 12-volt solar power and lighting, stock water, high pressure water, sink and sprinklers over the stock containment area.

There are also a machinery shed and workshop with concrete floor, two main hay sheds, storage shed, 35-tonne pellet silo and above-ground diesel tank.

This cattle property for sale VIC features working improvements including well-designed and constructed cattle yards

With main road access and all-weather driveways, B-double access is facilitated via an excellent laneway system linked to a central corral.

What’s more, ‘Barcoo Ridge’ includes a homestead boasting the most incredible views over Lake Hume and the surrounding mountains.

This cattle property for sale VIC is equipped with a machinery shed, two hay sheds, storage shed and 35-tonne pellet silo

The circa-1997 homestead has been well-maintained and features a north-facing aspect, wide eaves and verandas, and great natural air flow through the summer months.

The home is centred around an established low-maintenance garden with mature English Oak trees lining the driveway and the garden featuring ornamental trees such as Chinese Elm, Acer, Olive, Ash and Cedar.

This cattle property for sale VIC includes a homestead with incredible views over Lake Hume and the surrounding mountains

Constructed of rendered brick, the home offers three bedrooms, including a master with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, two bathrooms, two living areas plus study, large open-plan kitchen and dining area, and double carport. Comfort is assured by central heating (wood furnace) and evaporative cooling.

The outstanding property is strategically situated within easy reach of the services located in the key regional centre of Albury/Wodonga (58km), saleyards at Barnawartha (78km), and the capital cities of Melbourne (343km) and Sydney (543km).

The home on this cattle property for sale VIC offers three bedrooms, two living areas, and open-plan kitchen and dining area

Agent Billy Jones of Nutrien Harcourts Albury says ‘Barcoo Ridge’ delivers an excellent opportunity to secure a vast holding with excellent water, infrastructure, lifestyle and future sub-division potential.

The property is offered for sale via private treaty with an asking price of $5.75 million. The vendors will consider offers as a whole or in two separate lots, namely: farm titles comprising 451.55 hectares including cattle yards and hay sheds; and home title incorporating 5.75 hectares plus the Lake Hume lease of 23.25 hectares and including the homestead and workshop.

Click on the following link for more information on this cattle property for sale at 3972 Murray River Road, Bungil, VIC.