Equine excellence and luxury living combine at Noralin Park
Set on 460 acres of riverfront land in Victoria’s equine heartland of Arcadia, Noralin Park combines a luxury country retreat with the infrastructure of a leading thoroughbred facility and is listed for $8.5 million to $9.5 million.
After more than two decades of ownership, vendors Peter and Trish Carrick are ready to pass the reins to a new custodian. Having enjoyed the property as both a productive horse farm and a family sanctuary, the couple are now consolidating their operations and settling into a new stage of life.
This turnkey asset boasts a legacy of breeding winners. Several yearlings born and raised on the property have achieved sales of up to $1.1 million, with Noorilim Park also producing multiple stakes winners, including Pinstriped, Bossy Nic, and Miss Roseiano, the latter commanding $1.275 million at auction.
Director of Donovan + Co Property Specialists, Clint Donovan, says it’s a rare opportunity to acquire one of Victoria’s finest horse estates.
“It’s in a premium position in the heart of Nagambie, the breeding ground of Black Caviar among so many of Australia’s champions,” he says
“When a property like this comes up, it always draws strong interest – there’s simply not many of this calibre.”
At the heart of the estate lies an elegant five-bedroom, four-bathroom homestead completed in 2020, surrounded by manicured gardens and mature trees.
“It’s a real oasis – a home that could easily belong in Toorak thanks to the landscaping and modern design with high-end finishes, but you’re smack bang in the middle of a horse stud,” says Donovan.
Inside, open-plan living spaces allow natural light to flow in, and there is capacity for entertaining with a theatre/media room, flowing to outdoor entertaining areas overlooking the river. A second manager’s residence provides additional accommodation, ideal for extended family, staff or guests. The residence and grounds are so picturesque, Donovan says, they could lend themselves to an event or boutique wedding venue for an investor seeking alternate income streams.
The property not only consists of homesteads, but also a main barn, mare barn, yearling barn, a large machinery shed with a concrete floor, and a 91.8 kW solar system. Beyond the fences, the estate’s 1.5 kilometres of Goulbourn River frontage adds more natural beauty to the property.
“While it’s currently set up as a thoroughbred horse property, it’s not a one-trick pony – pardon the pun,” says Donovan.
“It could easily become a showjumping, Western-pleasure, or stud-cattle property — it would suit a multitude of agricultural and equine uses.”
Located just minutes from the charming township of Nagambie, residents enjoy easy access to acclaimed wineries, including Mitchelton and Tahbilk, as well as restaurants and essential amenities. The Hume Freeway provides a direct connection to Melbourne, making Noralin Park equally appealing as a permanent tree change or luxurious weekend escape.
“When you’re talking about one of the best horse farms in Victoria, combined with a beautiful family home, it’s going to appeal to a wide audience,” Donovan says.
“It’s as much a lifestyle opportunity as it is an equine investment.”
