Victoria’s Most Expensive Rural Property For Sale

South Gippsland Dairy Farm Victoria’s Most Expensive Rural Property For Sale

Listed at $9.5-10.2 million, this is the most expensive rural property currently for sale on farmbuy.com (* with a listed price). And it’s no surprise! Situated in the renowned farming region of Leongatha, South Gippsland, properties of this scale and presentation rarely become available.

Above: This large-scale dairy farm for sale Victoria ranks as the most expensive rural property currently for sale on farmbuy.com

Over the past 22 years ‘Hillgrove’ has developed into one of the district’s most exceptional family owned and operated dairy operations. It’s elite 340 split calving dairy herd, ‘Dilee’ Holsteins, makes for a highly productive and profitable enterprise.

Comprising 207 hectares (511 acres) across four titles, the dairy farm is divided into 72 paddocks with established shelter belts and excellent fencing throughout, all serviced by central split all-weather laneway.

Above: This dairy farm for sale Victoria has developed into one of the district’s most exceptional family owned and operated dairy operations

‘Hillgrove’ boasts excellent fertiliser history and management of pastures of rye grass base with rich loam soils. Approximately 100 hectares (250 acres) of the farm hump and hollow provides a milking platform for high-performance cows converting grass to milk.

Water security is exceptional. In addition to high rainfall (950mm annual average), water is provided via two bores plus a 61-megalitre dam with a 42-megalitre irrigation licence.

Above: This dairy farm for sale Victoria boasts exceptional water security provided via two bores plus a 61-megalitre dam

Befitting its scale, the farm features a 50-stand rotary dairy, built in 2010, including a 17,500-litre Packo vat, Afimilk dairy management solutions, auto feed, draft and meters, and ADF milking claws, auto wash, yard flood wash and 30kW solar system.

The dairy operation also includes a three head grain feeder, four silos split with disc mill and incorporating wheat, barley, corn and lead feed; plus a fifth silo for calf feed and calf-rearing shed with an automatic calf-feeder unit.

Above: This dairy farm for sale Victoria features a 50-stand rotary dairy with all the latest bells and whistles, powered by a 30kW solar system

Additionally, the farm incorporates an undercover AI area with draft, loading and vet crush facilities; a 200-cow feed pad; three silage bunkers; and extra 300-cow silage feed pad.

The dairy property boasts ample shedding across the site, including two 500-bale hay sheds, multiple machinery sheds and several lock-up sheds - plus additional sundry shedding for caravans and even a personal workshop.

Above: This dairy farm for sale Victoria incorporates loading and vet crush facilities, two feed pads and three silage bunkers

Located seven kilometres from Leongatha, 20 kilometres from the beaches of Inverloch and 120 kilometres from Melbourne, the farm also boasts two well-kept and updated brick-veneer homes.

Both of the residences come with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, large open-plan living areas as well as kitchens fitted with modern appliances and conveniences.

Above: This dairy farm for sale Victoria also boasts two homes surrounded by picture-perfect gardens and entertainment areas

Picture-perfect gardens and entertainment areas surround the homes, including one with a heated in-ground swimming pool and undercover space featuring BBQ, wood fired heater and bar.

The homes are separated by smaller house paddocks for the family’s pet sheep, free-range chooks and orchard.

Above: Both residences on this dairy farm for sale Victoria feature four bedrooms, two bathrooms and open-plan living areas

This dairy farm for sale at 320 Hillgroves Road, Leongatha South offers a genuine opportunity for an astute buyer to secure some of South Gippsland’s finest dairy/grazing land. 

With four titles (title one - 140.89 hectares [348.17 acres]; title two - 37.477 hectares [92.61 acres]; title three - 23.27 hectares [57.51 acres]; title four - 5.378 hectares [13.29 acres]), the property offers many options, including retaining part of the holding or securing the full 207 hectares in the highly productive, fertile region.

Above: One of the homes on this dairy farm for sale Victoria includes a heated in-ground swimming pool and undercover entertaining space

Click on the following link for more information on this dairy farm for sale Victoria at 320 Hillgroves Road, Leongatha South, VIC.