270 Morrison Road, Pakenham Upper, Vic 3810

Elders, in conjunction with Forbes Global Properties, are delighted to present for sale 'Benwerrin', a masterfully created estate positioned on 118 hectares (291 acres)* of productive and versatile topography.  'Benwerrin' boasts the epitome of idyllic country living with its exquisite and timeless main residence and secondary manager's residence. 

The sophistication of 'Benwerrin' transpires through its functional and adaptable floorplan elegantly designed by Guildford Bell + Graham Fischer Architects.  Positioned in a spectacular elevated parkland garden setting jewelled with a rose garden, tennis court and sweeping manicured lawns, the primary residence offers multiple formal and informal living spaces oriented to encapsulate the commanding valley vistas.   

Ideally positioned 9km* north of Pakenham and 70km* south east of the Melbourne CBD, 'Benwerrin' represents a unique opportunity to acquire an asset of distinction in one of Melbourne's most rapidly expanding growth corridors.  

Key features 
• Total land area: 118.06 hectares (291.73 acres) 
• Architecturally-designed main residence featuring a flexible floorplan with up to five generously sized bedrooms, five-bathrooms (principal offering dual ensuites), a multitude of formal and informal living and dining spaces, set within verdant surrounds 
• Substantial five-bedroom manager's residence incorporating generous open plan kitchen, dining and living areas, five-bathrooms, expansive alfresco entertaining area overlooking tranquil panoramic vistas and a two-car carport
• Quality working infrastructure including two fully enclosed and lockable machinery sheds, steel cattle yards, in addition to sundry shedding 
• Productive topography including alluvial creek flats transitioning into undulating grazing land   
• Strategically subdivided into eight main paddocks, in addition to a central laneway system designed for ease of stock movement 
• Abundant water supply via extensive Ararat Creek frontage, nine catchment dams and multiple spring fed waterways, strategic trough network, fully automated four zone irrigation system servicing the garden, in addition to >130,000 litres* of tank storage  
• Reliable 1,020mm (40 inches)* average annual rainfall
• Highly versatile land ideally suited to cattle, sheep, equine, viticulture and/or carbon initiatives 
• Located 9km* N Pakenham and 70km* SE Melbourne CBD 

Expression of Interest closing Wednesday 15 May 2024 

Nick Myer 0427 610 278 
Henry Mackinnon 0408 408 299 

In conjunction with Forbes Global Properties 
Michael Gibson 0418 530 392   
Robert Fletcher 0413 493 901