597 Echuca West School Road, Echuca, Vic 3564

Total Area - 870 hectares (2,150 acres) across 4 holdings - A prime opportunity, offering exceptional potential for immediate success and growth. 

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a significant agricultural asset, available either as a whole or as individual farms. This expansive property includes the 'Home Block' and 'Quinn's' located at 579 Echuca-West School Road, Echuca, ideal for large-scale irrigated cropping and grazing. Additionally, 'Kornmann's', a former dairy farm with robust infrastructure and irrigation, and 'Godfrey's', a versatile rural/residential block with considerable development potential.

'Home Block' & 'Quinn's' – 579 Echuca-West School Road, Echuca
Located 12 km west of Echuca, the 'Byrne Aggregation' comprises two major sections: the 'Home Block' and 'Quinn's', totaling approximately 473.4 hectares (1,170 acres). The property enjoys an average annual rainfall of 450mm (18 inches), making it ideal for large-scale irrigated cropping and grazing.

The 'Home Block' spans 242.8 hectares (600 acres) and features a brick veneer residence built circa 1990, with an area of approximately 325 square meters. This home includes four bedrooms, three bathrooms (two of which are ensuites), an attached double carport, a large enclosed entertaining area, and an in-ground heated swimming pool with an in-floor cleaning system. The property also has an ornamental lake, established garden, expansive verandahs, and modern climate control systems including split system air conditioning, ducted evaporative air conditioning, electric wall heaters, and a 'Coonara' wood heater. Additional water storage includes three hot water systems and three water tanks with a combined capacity of 75,000 liters. A detached bungalow offers extra accommodation or office space.

Farm infrastructure on the 'Home Block' includes a four-stand shearing shed built in 2017, measuring 24m x 12m, with a raised board and undercover capacity for 350-400 head of sheep, as well as well-appointed yards. There is a large three-bay open-fronted workshop (10m x 18m) with high clearance, a concrete floor, lighting, and power for machinery and maintenance work. A four-bay machinery shed (18m x 24m) with high clearance provides additional storage. The property is also equipped with cattle yards, a loading ramp, and a cattle crush, along with two hay sheds located in the paddocks. Although three-phase power is available, it is not currently connected.

The land is bisected by the seasonal Muller Creek, providing excellent natural drainage and water storage. Pastures include 75 hectares of Lucerne and Rye, with the remainder supporting a mixture of Rye, Clover, and native grasses. The property has a strong fertiliser history and features Kanyapella Loam and Kanyapella Clay Loam soils, known for excellent moisture retention and drainage, suitable for high-value crops such as tomatoes, vegetables, and grains.

Irrigation infrastructure includes 285 hectares laser-levelled for border-check irrigation, with a plan to develop a further 500 acres. Water is sourced from two deep lead bores with a total licence capacity of 1,000 megalitres and an extraction rate of 12-14 ML/day (sold at Market value). The bore on 'Quinn's' is powered by a six-cylinder John Deere diesel motor (refurbished in 2016), and the 'Home Block' bore is powered by a six-cylinder Cummins diesel motor. 

The 'Byrne Aggregation' benefits from a Goulburn Murray Water Delivery Share of 3.5 ML/day for the 'Home Block' and 2 ML/day for 'Quinn's'.
The 'Home Block' is divided into 12 main paddocks, while 'Quinn's' consists of 6 main paddocks, with fencing in excellent condition.

'Kornmann's' – Former Dairy Farm - 873 Echuca-Mitiamo Road, Echuca West 

Located at 873 Echuca-Mitiamo Road, Echuca West, 'Kornmann's' covers 271.1 hectares (670 acres). This former dairy farm includes a rendered cement dwelling from the circa 1940s with three bedrooms, an attached carport, and a detached carport. There is also a three-bedroom cottage off Echuca-Mitiamo Road for supplementary living or staff accommodation.

Farm infrastructure includes a 22-aside Swing-Over Herringbone Dairy with an 8,500-liter 'Alfa Laval Agri' milk vat, a feed system, and an automatic wash setup. In 2021, a five-bay hay shed (12m x 24m) was constructed, providing ample space for machinery and feed storage. The property also features a hay shed at the dairy, a calf shed, stock shed, and stockyards with a crush and loading ramp. Basic farm improvements are present in varying condition.

The property has excellent soil types and a strong history of pasture improvements. It is divided into 36 main paddocks, providing flexibility in land management and grazing rotation. Irrigation is robust, with approximately 240 hectares laser-levelled for efficient irrigation. There are three Goulburn Murray Water access points and a Delivery Share of 4 ML/day.

'Godfrey's' – Prime Rural/Residential Block - 411 Echuca-Mitiamo Road, Echuca West

'Godfrey's' spans 125.4 hectares (310 acres) and has been held by the same family for over 40 years. This property features a two-stand shearing shed in fair condition, with attached sheep & cattle yards, a hay shed, and a storage shed. It includes an excellent house site set back from Echuca-Mitiamo Road, with power connected, making it ideal for residential or further development.

The land features excellent soil types and is currently used for cropping and grazing. It is divided into nine main paddocks with excellent fencing. 

Approximately 60 hectares (150 acres) are laid out for flood irrigation. The property benefits from a Goulburn Murray Water delivery Share of 1.5 ML/day and two Goulburn Murray Water access points, enhancing its agricultural potential.

These properties are mostly contiguous, presenting a unique opportunity for expansive agricultural. Don't miss this chance to invest in prime land within close proximity to Echuca in Northern Victoria.