Rich Farmland With Luxury Residence For Sale Yarra Valley

Rare Yarra Valley Real Estate For Sale Featuring Award-Winning House

After more than 40 years of farm life, Vince and Anita Sorace have decided it’s time for a lifestyle change and have placed their magnificent rural property nestled in the heart of Yarra Valley up for sale.

Situated just 45 kilometres east of Melbourne, the estate comprises a well-established strawberry farm plus an award-winning home and equally impressive gardens hand-crafted by the couple over the past 25 years.

This luxury house for sale Yarra Valley VIC boasts an award-winning residence set on 10.43 hectares of fertile red and brown mountain soils

Built in 1997-99, the luxurious home was largely designed by Anita and inspired by the best of European and North American architecture.

The residence is constructed from approximately 7,500-8,000 beautiful bluestone blocks sourced from all around Melbourne and features magnificent, recycled timbers throughout.

This luxury house for sale Yarra Valley VIC features three bedrooms, studio/fourth bedroom, two bathrooms plus separate studio

The main living area boasts Australian Messmate hardwood ceilings, floors made from floor joists sourced from Sydney woolsheds, Oregon rafters from the same woolsheds, Ironbark posts from the South Melbourne Cricket Ground, and Blackbutt wall panelling.

The impressive Oregon window frames featured throughout the home were hand-made by Anita’s father and stained by Vince. Set in a quiet landscaped garden setting, the home offers three bedrooms, a beautiful studio/fourth bedroom, two bathrooms, and a separate two-bedroom studio or office.

This luxury house for sale Yarra Valley VIC includes living area showcasing recycled timbers and bluestone to their full advantage

Within the timbered living room is the heart of the home – the Housing Industry Association’s ‘Best Renovated Kitchen’ (2020).

This cook’s paradise features Caesar stone benchtops, a 750mm ILVE oven, a 750mm ILVE steam over, Franke gas and induction hub, Sirius 880mm downdraft rangehood located in the large island bench, and a Ziptap with filtered, sparkling and boiling water.

This luxury house for sale Yarra Valley VIC boasts the Housing Industry Association’s ‘Best Renovated Kitchen’ (2020)

Complementing the award-winning kitchen is the stunning indoor/outdoor entertaining area with timber decking, stainless steel barbeque, cook top and feature rock bar, which connects the home to the studio and provides a spectacular entrance to the home.

Surrounding the home are beautifully landscaped gardens nurtured over the past 25 years by Vince and Anita.

This luxury house for sale Yarra Valley VIC features a stunning indoor/outdoor entertaining area with timber deck, BBQ, cook top and bar

The expansive gardens feature Castella quarry rocks, pathways and landings, and an array of trees and plants, including ornamental natives, jacarandas and a 53-year-old walnut tree – offering a wealth of spots to relax during all seasons of the year.

What’s more, the property boasts 10.43 hectares (25 acres) of farmland comprising rich red and brown mountain soils suitable for growing a raft of produce.

This luxury house for sale Yarra Valley VIC is set amongst landscaped gardens with Castella quarry rocks, pathways and landings

Positioned in the heart of Victoria’s strawberry growing district near Silvan at the foot of Mount Dandenong, the farm currently produces around 1.3 million punnets of the popular sweet fruit between November and May.

The Sorace family have long-term lease agreements for adjoining land and irrigation water which can continue for a new owner.

This luxury house for sale Yarra Valley VIC is cherished for market gardening and most recently used for strawberry production

All up, there’s potentially more than 16 hectares (40 acres) of absolute premium soil which can be cropped or as an alternative be leased out with the land and first-class infrastructure, including a 420sqm shed with 64sqm cool room, staff amenities, office and tearoom, 270sqm machinery shed/workshop and 96sqm open-sided machinery shed.

Secure water is provided via Ferndale Creek where a large irrigation dam (with 37-megalitre annual irrigation licence) sits nestled in the bush, waiting for family picnics or romantic afternoons.

This luxury house for sale Yarra Valley VIC rolls down to Ferndale Creek and includes a large irrigation dam with 37ML irrigation licence

The property also comes with three-phase power, 10kW of solar and backup 64Kva generator, security cameras installed to shedding and home, town water (trunk line), NBN and telephone connections, and a generous-sized vehicle garage and workshop with remote control door.

The home can be easily isolated and retained for the magnificent opulent lifestyle that it offers.

This luxury house for sale Yarra Valley VIC includes multiple machinery sheds and workshops, cool room, staff amenities, office and tearoom

Click on the highlighted link for more information on this house for sale Yarra Valley VIC at 133 Monbulk Seville Road, Silvan, VIC.