‘Monvale’ – Premier Irrigated Farming & Lifestyle Opportunity in Victoria’s Goulburn-Murray District

Situated in the heart of Victoria’s highly regarded Goulburn-Murray irrigation district, ‘Monvale’ presents a rare opportunity to secure a large-scale, fully developed farming enterprise paired with quality residential living. Just 4km from the Strathmerton township, this outstanding property at 341 Murray Valley Highway spans approximately 242 hectares (598 acres) and is ideally suited to farmers, investors, and lifestyle buyers alike.

The farm comprises over 550 acres of prime, laser-graded irrigation country, with the majority serviced by Padman Stops and supported by a fully equipped recycle system and Turkey Nest Dam, ensuring efficient water use and consistent productivity. A network of stock troughs and well-formed all-weather tracks further enhance the property's operational ease.

Previously operated as a commercial dairy, ‘Monvale’ is now used for irrigated cropping and improved pasture production. The rich mix of red, grey, and brown loam soils makes it highly versatile and suitable for a range of agricultural uses, including intensive cropping, grazing, or horticulture.

Renovated Family Homestead with Modern Comforts and Country Charm

Set amidst the productive farmland of Monvale, this beautifully renovated homestead combines modern style with relaxed country living. Positioned within established gardens and mature shade trees, the home provides a welcoming retreat with expansive views across the property.

Interior Features

Spacious Open-Plan Living – The heart of the home features a light-filled kitchen, dining, and living area. A wood heater and split system air conditioning ensure year-round comfort, while full-height windows frame the leafy outlook.

Designer Kitchen – A contemporary kitchen with generous benchtops, breakfast bar seating, quality appliances, ample storage, and a walk-in pantry. Perfect for family living and entertaining.

Private Master Suite – Complete with walk-in robe and stylish ensuite bathroom.

Additional Bedrooms – Three further bedrooms, each with built-in robes, serviced by a modern central bathroom with separate shower and bath.

Or Home Office – A dedicated workspace with garden views, ideal for remote work or study.

Modern Appointments – Fully renovated bathrooms, quality floor coverings, neutral tones, and functional spaces such as the walk-in pantry and laundry ensure easy living.

Outdoor Lifestyle

Entertainer’s Deck & Verandah – A wide, covered outdoor area provides the perfect space to relax or entertain while overlooking the landscaped surrounds.

Inground Swimming Pool – Securely fenced, the pool adds lifestyle appeal for families and guests.

Established Gardens & Shade Trees – Mature plantings provide both privacy and a tranquil country setting.

Practical Inclusions

4 bedrooms + office, 2 bathrooms including ensuite, multiple living areas, heating and cooling, walk-in pantry and ample storage, triple car garage and shedding nearby

Summary

This residence has been thoughtfully updated to deliver modern comforts while retaining its country homestead character. Surrounded by farmland yet with close proximity to Strathmerton township, it offers an appealing blend of family lifestyle, rural ambience, and contemporary living.

Farm infrastructure includes:
- 24-Aside Swing Over Dairy (no vat)
- Three-stand shearing shed with adjoining steel sheep yards
- Calf and machinery sheds
- 10kW solar system for improved energy efficiency
- Reliable water infrastructure and well-maintained fencing
- Extensive formed laneway system for ease of access

Currently operated with winter cereal and pasture rotations, the farm benefits from flat topography, an average annual rainfall of 446mm, and strategic positioning with highway frontage, ensuring excellent connectivity and logistics.

Centrally located between Numurkah, Tocumwal, and Cobram, ‘Monvale’ offers convenient access to essential services, processing facilities, and workforce supply—making it ideal for both owner-operators and corporate-scale agricultural enterprises.

Soils & Agricultural Suitability

The 242-hectare holding benefits from a diverse mix of soil types that underpin its productivity and versatility across irrigated cropping and livestock enterprises. The land is generally flat (average slope 0.01%) with an elevation of 105 metres above sea level, ideal for efficient irrigation management.

Soil Types

Brown Sodosols – 109.5 ha (45%)
Loamy to sandy surface soils over sodic clays. Well suited to irrigated and dryland cropping systems including cereals, pulses, and oilseeds, as well as lucerne and improved pasture. Management of sodicity through gypsum and drainage optimises productivity.

Grey Sodosols – 66.4 ha (27%)
Typically found on lower-lying areas, requiring drainage to prevent waterlogging. Best suited to irrigated pastures and fodder crops (ryegrass, clover, phalaris), supporting strong livestock grazing potential.

Red Sodosols – 42.0 ha (17%)
More friable, better-structured soils with higher productive capacity. Ideally suited to broadacre cropping (wheat, barley, canola, legumes) and lucerne. Represents some of the strongest performing soils on the property.

Grey Vertosols – 23.5 ha (10%)
Cracking clay soils with excellent water-holding capacity and high natural fertility. Particularly well suited to intensive irrigated agriculture, including cereals, maize, oilseeds, and horticultural crops, as well as improved pasture systems for dairy and beef.

Brown Dermosols – 0.9 ha (<1%)
Small, isolated area with friable loam profiles. Highly versatile and capable of supporting horticulture, viticulture, or pasture production, though limited in scale.

Agricultural Potential

Cropping
Dominant Sodosols and Vertosols provide an excellent foundation for irrigated broadacre cropping, including cereals, legumes, and oilseeds. The red Sodosols and Vertosols in particular deliver high-input, high-return opportunities.

Pastures & Grazing
Grey and Brown Sodosols are well suited to irrigated pasture establishment and support fodder production.

Horticultural Scope
While primarily operated as a broadacre and grazing enterprise, select Dermosol and Vertosol areas also provide opportunity for specialist horticultural ventures, subject to irrigation planning and enterprise focus.

Summary

The combination of highly fertile Vertosols and productive Sodosols ensures that this property is ideally positioned for mixed farming, irrigated cropping, fodder conservation, and grazing enterprises. Flat topography, established irrigation layout, and a proven soil base confirm the land’s status as a blue-chip agricultural holding in the Goulburn-Murray irrigation district.

In a region known for its tightly held farmland and growing investment interest, ‘Monvale’ stands out as a premium offering in northern Victoria’s agricultural landscape.

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