Farms For Sale Gippsland Offered For First Time in Thirty Years
A rare collection of some of the finest grazing and cropping land in the East Gippsland region of Victoria is being offered for sale – including three lots totalling almost 240 hectares overlooking Gippsland Lakes, Ninety Mile Beach and Bass Strait available for purchase for the first time in more than three decades.
Above: The farms for sale Gippsland include five properties available for purchase either individually or combined
Marketed by Leo O’Brien Property, the five properties - ‘Dianella Downs’, ‘The Island’, 231 McGuinness Road, Seaspray, and ‘Springfield’ - are for sale individually or combined and present myriad opportunities to either continue cropping and grazing activities or subdivide into smaller acreage lots.
Farms For Sale Gippsland: ‘Dianella Downs’ + ‘The Island’
Situated at 205 McGuinness Road, Seaspray, Lot 2 – known as ‘Dianella Downs’ – boasts several kilometres of ridgeline overlooking ‘The Island’, Gippsland Lakes, Ninety Mile Beach and Bass Strait, and the village of Seaspray.
Above: The farms for sale Gippsland include the 144.6ha ‘Dianella Downs’ grazing and cropping property
The property comprises 144.6 hectares (approximately 358 acres) of grazing and cropping land, including a 99-year agricultural licence over neighbouring land.
On-farm infrastructure includes a three-stand shearing shed, machinery shed including workshop, hayshed and kidding shed, sheep and goat handling yard facilities, excellent internal and boundary fencing across 16 paddocks, central laneway and numerous shedding for shelter in each paddock.
Above: ‘Dianella Downs’ features shearing, machinery, hay and kidding sheds, and sheep and goat handling yards
The property also comes with a manager’s residence featuring kitchen/living area, bathroom, three bedrooms and study, north-facing timber deck, and triple-bay Colorbond lock-up garage.
A stock and domestic bore supplies water to every paddock via troughs.
Above: ‘Dianella Downs’ comes with a three-bedroom manager’s residence featuring a triple-bay Colorbond lock-up garage
Adjacent is Lot 3 – known as ‘The Island’ – which covers a total area of 93.03 hectares (approximately 230 acres), and is also suitable for grazing, cropping and lucerne growing.
Above: The farms for sale Gippsland include the 93.03ha 'The Island' which is also suitable for grazing and cropping
This lot is subdivided into eight paddocks and boasts new fencing – both boundary and internal, an old hay and machinery shed, laneway access direct to cattle crush and loading ramp, and a stock and domestic bore on windmill with quality water reticulated to all paddocks.
The land features improved pasture and full access via causeways.
Above: 'The Island' currently runs goats but has the potential to be fully under crop
Under its current ownership, the property has previously produced both hay and lucerne as well as run a herd of Angus cattle. It is currently runs goats – but has the potential to be fully under crop.
Above: 'The Island' boasts new fencing, an old hay and machinery shed, and laneway access to cattle crush and loading ramp
Uniquely for the Gippsland region, the holdings sit on top of a fresh-water table just 10-15 feet below the surface, providing access to “beautiful drinking” water even during drought, and the ability to grow grass in summer.
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Farms For Sale Gippsland: 231 McGuinness Road, Seaspray
Sitting on 1.005 hectares is this architect-designed homestead set in a private, secluded location with spectacular views of ‘The Island’, Gippsland Lakes, Ninety Mile Beach, Bass Strait, and the townships of Seaspray and The Honeysuckles.
Above: The farms for sale Gippsland include a homestead on 1.005ha with lake and ocean views
Featuring a private road reserve, the considerable features of this home include a huge open space area incorporating formal lounge room, two dining areas and kitchen, all with extensive views.
This area also boasts a hand-built stone fireplace and is adjacent to the fully enclosed undercover sunroom and extensive verandas and patios.
Above: The homestead features an open space area incorporating lounge room, two dining areas and kitchen, all with extensive views
The master bedroom also takes advantage of the impressive views with a large ensuite and walk-in robe.
Two further bedrooms are of a good size and feature built-in robes.
Above: The homestead boasts a master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe which also takes advantage of the views
A large billiard room, located at the rear of the home, could be utilised for multiple purposes and is adjacent to the oversized double garage, which provides direct access to the residence.
Above: The homestead features a large billiard room located at the rear of the home
The decked/patio area boasts a full-sized outdoor swim spa and looks out to a substantial landscaped garden area.
Rounding out the extensive features of this remarkable property is a large three-bay machinery/boat/truck shed providing excellent storage.
Above: The homestead comes with a decked/patio area boasting a full-sized outdoor swim spa
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Farms For Sale Gippsland: ‘Springfield’
Located in the heart of Stradbroke, ‘Springfield’ comprises two large grazing and cropping properties.
Above: The farms for sale Gippsland include 'Springfield' comprising two large grazing and cropping properties
Lot 4, situated on Giffard Road, covers 201.7 hectares (approximately 499 acres) subdivided into seven main paddocks (all with dams) and featuring a central laneway, extensive shearing and machinery sheds in excellent condition, a four-bay hayshed, first-class fencing throughout with sheep and goat handling stockyards, and multiple sites suitable for a house.
Above: Both 'Springfield' properties have run sheep and angora goats for the past 11 years under the current ownership
Adjacent on Nicholls Road is Lot 5, which comprises 147.1 hectares (approximately 363 acres) of grazing and cropping farming land subdivided into four main paddocks and also offering multiple sites perfect for a new residence.
Above: Lot 4 'Springfield' covers 201.7ha subdivided into seven main paddocks with first-class fencing throughout
Both properties, which have sealed road frontage and are located just 20 minutes’ drive from the city of Sale, have run sheep and angora goats for the past 11 years under the current ownership, at one point hosting some 1,000 sheep and up to 1,000 goats.
Above: Lot 4 'Springfield' boasts shearing and machinery sheds, four-bay hay shed, and sheep and goat handling yards
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