2164 Melba Highway, Dixons Creek VIC 3775

Property Details: • Type: Mixed Farming

• Bedrooms: 52 • Bathrooms: 58

Description: Castran proudly presents Yarra Valley Estate, a significant freehold opportunity in the heart of Victoria's Yarra Valley. Spanning approximately 48 hectares (119 acres), the property combines large scale accommodation, conference and hospitality facilities together with a private Authorised Landing Area (ALA) and a caravan storage facility delivering established income with underlying growth potential. Landholdings of this scale within the Yarra Valley are tightly held, particularly those offering multiple income streams and established commercial infrastructure. Yarra Valley Estate provides immediate operational capability together with long term flexibility in one of Victoria's most recognised tourism and lifestyle regions. With prominent frontage to the Melba Highway, the Estate provides strong regional accessibility while retaining the privacy and scale of a genuine rural holding. The property is offered as a combined freehold and operating business with vacant possession. The Estate includes approximately 48 guest rooms arranged across multiple accommodation wings, supporting capacity for 96+ guests depending on configuration. Rooms are generally configured with ensuite bathrooms and supported by shared lounge areas and kitchen facilities suited to conferences, retreats and private events. Conference and hospitality infrastructure includes a main dining and function hall, multiple meeting rooms, reception and administration areas, and full commercial kitchen and catering facilities. Indicative theatre style capacity supports up to approximately 200 guests. Landscaped grounds and an open-air chapel structure further support events and ceremonies, while the swimming pool, tennis court and in ground trampoline provide additional recreational amenity for guests and residents alike. The main residence is elevated to capture sweeping valley views across the holding. Open plan living and dining areas feature double height windows to the primary living zone, maximising natural light and outlook. Timber cabinetry and joinery provide warmth throughout the central spaces. The residence comprises four bedrooms plus a study, with an alfresco dining area extending from the main living zone and a carport for vehicle accommodation. The residence is suitable for owner occupation or on-site management. Established in 2015 to supply organic produce to the Estate's kitchen, The Edible Forest has developed into Victoria's largest permaculture food forest and is widely regarded as one of the leading examples of its kind in Australia. Spanning approximately one acre, it operates as a productive permaculture system supplying seasonal produce while forming an integrated component of the Estate's operations. Infrastructure across the holding includes a private grass airstrip and hangar forming a private Authorised Landing Area (ALA), together with the caravan storage facility providing an additional income stream. Additional improvements include an internal road network, multiple dams, approximately 18 water tanks (25,000L each approx.), motor cross / driver training course, grazing paddocks, on site septic systems, mains electricity, solar power installation and 2 back up on site generators. Expressions of Interest closing Thursday 16 April 2026 at 2.00pm (AEST). The sale comprises the freehold land and improvements together with the operating business assets, to be sold as a single transaction with vacant possession. For further information, a copy of the Information Memorandum or to arrange a private inspection, please contact exclusive selling agents Gerard Kennan on 0413 139 231 or Lachlan Castran on 0475 000 888. Castran Celebrating over 40 years as Property Leaders. Disclaimer: All information about the property has been provided to Castran TM Pty Ltd by third parties. Castran TM Pty Ltd has not verified the information and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. Parties should make and rely on their own enquiries in relation to the property. Privacy: Enquiries are handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy