543 Benalla-Tatong Road, Benalla, Vic 3672 - More Details
$1,995,000
Commanding an expansive 44.5 acres with rare dual frontages to both Hollands Creek and Emu Creek, this exceptional property represents a benchmark in rural sophistication and equestrian infrastructure. Situated approximately five minutes from the regional hub of Benalla and two hours from Melbourne, the estate offers an unparalleled opportunity for serious equine enthusiasts and those seeking a refined country lifestyle.
At the centre of the estate stands a fully renovated, thoughtfully designed residence that effortlessly blends contemporary elegance with practical country living. The home features three bedrooms, each with a private ensuite boasting heated flooring and bespoke joinery. Polished Blackbutt timber floors flow throughout, leading to a mezzanine study via an architectural staircase. Seven metre cathedral ceilings give the living area a sense of scale. The kitchen is appointed with porcelain benchtops and splash backs, premium AEG appliances, and a silent cassette Schweigen rangehood.
Climate control is assured with a Wi-Fi-enabled system, double glazing, and heated tiled floors, further enhanced by the ambiance of a Euro Style, Stuv stone fireplace. The residence is wired with Wi-Fi-integrated Sonos audio. Practicality is addressed with a mudroom featuring underfloor heating and a powder room, alongside a double garage providing internal access. Remote-view CCTV provides security across the holding.
Outdoors, the landscaped gardens frame a 12-metre by 5.5-metre solar-heated saltwater pool. Additional structures include a potting shed, a woodshed, and a fully enclosed 6-metre by 6-metre conservatory with power and water connected. The property's sustainability is underpinned by a 12-kilowatt solar system coupled with 17.2 kilowatts of battery storage across three batteries, and it is generator-connection ready. Water security is robust, with 250,000 litres of rainwater storage and a private stock-and-domestic creek water allocation.
Steeped in history, the property has proudly operated as the home of Hollands Bend Warmbloods for the past thirty years. The infrastructure supporting this is substantial and meticulously maintained.The equestrian facilities are extensive, featuring fifteen paddocks with double fencing, tree-lined laneways, and sheltered foaling paddocks secured with Equimesh. A pressurised water system, drawing from a tank, a 25-metre bore, and the creek, supplies the property via dual pumps. A fenced 60-metre by 20-metre ProRide arena with an engineered base provides an excellent riding surface. The stable complex is comprehensive, encompassing a laboratory, tack room, wash bay, misting fans, and a mare-and-foal crush. These are all complemented by Regupol and Sure Cushion flooring in key veterinary area and the generously proportioned stables.
Beyond the equine amenities, the estate includes covered cattle yards with an RPM crush, a concrete base, and a loading race. Significant shedding comprises a new 96-roll hay shed, a secondary 36-roll hay shed, and a 12-metre by 10-metre machinery shed and paddock shelters.
Access is secured by solar-powered automatic front gates, leading to gravelled laneways within a fully perimeter-fenced holding. This estate at 543 Benalla-Tatong Road is a testament to quality and capability, offering a distinguished lifestyle in a prime Victorian location. Call today to arrange your private inspection.
- Type
- House
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Parkings
- 2
- Area
- 18.01 ha
