Neerim South VIC 3831

LAWD is pleased to present for sale Hillcrest Farm, a premium dairy / livestock grazing opportunity, benefitted by a secure income stream located within the highly sought West Gippsland region.

KEY INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Comprising 100* hectares across three Certificate of Title, offered for sale in-one-line or any combination of assets. The three titles are outlined in detail below:

Title 1 – 2230 Main Neerim Road, Neerim South (Grazing Land)
• 93.72* hectares of productive agricultural land offering scale, operational flexibility, and long term land value security.
• A diverse mix of highly fertile red, grey, and alluvial soils, supporting strong pasture growth and a wide range of agricultural uses.
• Highly reliable annual rainfall (1,000* millimetres).
• Fully renovated and fertilised pastures divided into 28 well designed paddocks, featuring stock proof and electric fencing, all efficiently connected via an internal laneway system to streamline stock movement and management.
• Undulating to gently rolling country enhanced by extensive shelter belts, providing natural protection, improved animal welfare, and operational versatility.
• Multiple hydrants service the property, with nutrient rich effluent supplied from the adjoining dairy (Title 2), supporting sustainable pasture productivity.
• Connected to town water and supported by a reticulated system delivering water to all paddocks, complemented by a permanent spring and extensive frontage to Red Hill Creek, ensuring reliable year round water availability.

Title 2 – 2236 Main Neerim Road, Neerim South (Cheese Factory, Dairy & Manager’s Residence)
• Situated on a total land area of 4.04* hectares.
• Leased to renowned cheese manufacturer Moondarra Cheese Pty Ltd.
• Current rental of $150,000 per annum plus GS, with options until November 2030.
• Cheese Factory: Manufacturing facility comprising three main areas, including office space, amenities, a lunchroom, and administration. The main factory includes multiple preparation and storage areas, all biologically sealed, with a high level of separation between zones, hand-wash stations, and pressurised climate control ensuring all products are kept up to standard (1,120* square metres). Additional information in relation to the lease agreement is available upon request.
• Dairy: 40-unit rotary milking platform with stainless steel vats and a combination of DeLaval and Westfalia milking equipment. Three feed silos and a steel-fenced contract yard with crush adjoins the dairy (240* square metres).
• Manager’s Residence: Three-bedrooms, two-bathrooms including ensuite. Kitchen comprises a laminate bench top with timber cupboards, gas hotplate and wall oven. Wrap around veranda and outdoor entertaining areas.

Title 3 – 2176 Main Neerim Road, Neerim South (Main Residence)
• Comprising a total land area of 1.74* hectares.
• Circa 2006 sandstone residence with a total building area of 347* square metres.
• Consisting of five-bedrooms, three-bathrooms, an office, living, dining and central entertainment areas, surrounded by manicured and landscape gardens.
• Reverse cycle heating and cooling in addition to a wood fired heating system and a solar hot water system.
• Connected to town water in addition to two x 20,000 litre rainwater storage tanks.
• 135* square metre fully enclosed and insulated shed / workshop.
• Outstanding views of the Tarago Reservoir, Baw Baw Ranges and Strazlecki Ranges.

Situated two* kilometres out of the Neerim South township, the property is easily accessible to major town centres in Warragul and Drouin, in addition to a 90* minute drive to Melbourne.

The property is being offered for sale by Private Treaty (in-one-line or any combination of assets).

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