151 years of significant Gippsland farming heritage is neatly wrapped up and ready to go in this single title, 124* hectare / 302* acre farm.
Located just 20* minutes north-east of Sale, in the tightly held farming district of Perry Bridge, Balgonie Estate features the original and thoughtfully renovated Balgonie Homestead, the former Farm Manager's cottage, now utilised for AirBnB guests and a productive Angus breeding and fattening operation spread over fertile rolling pastures.
THE HOMESTEAD
The name Balgonie comes from Balgonie Castle in Fife, traditional Scottish home of the Sibbalds who built the homestead in 1874.
The main homestead has been thoughtfully renovated and extended, retaining original features such as redgum and baltic flooring, bay window, French doors in all bedrooms opening onto the veranda, fireplaces and mantle pieces in bedrooms, pressed metal ceiling and large veranda. The 9 square extension and renovation has utilised the north-facing aspect so the main living areas combined with high ceilings give a light and airy feel. It has three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 living areas.
Established and easily maintained cottage gardens surround the home and provide a tranquil and relaxed setting all year round.
THE AirBnB COTTAGE
The second property is a two-bedroom cottage. Renovated in 2022 and fully furnished, the cottage is a highly sought after AirBnB bed and breakfast farm-stay location for Gippsland tourists. Rated among AirBnB's top 5% hosts, with 50% occupancy throughout 2024, the cottage generates excellent income.
A link to the AirBnB listing can be found here: https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/51272240?_set_bev_on_new_domain=1745972392_EAMWM5NDA2NTI3OD&source_impression_id=p3_1745972397_P3ukzRZ7sbI_kEkv
THE FARM
A well-planned 302* acre layout of 16 paddocks with connecting laneways, large catchment dams and bore, Balgonie Estate is a productive and versatile grazing property with an excellent balance of arable and undulating pastures.
Currently utilised for the breeding and fattening of Angus cattle, historically carrying 120 cattle plus 30 breeders, the farm also has a rich history of sheep and wool production and includes the original 3 stand shearing shed and 2 sets of yards; one set up for sheep, the other for cattle including a heavy-duty Vet cattle crush.
Further farm improvements include a 3 bay machinery shed, hay shed, 5 tonne silo and good paddock fencing constructed of mostly treated pine and star pickets to a combination of ring-lock and 5 to 7 strand livestock wire.
Water security is underpinned solid annual rainfall of 618.9mm* (*BOM Stratford) captured within a network of several natural gully dams. An excellent bore refurbished in February 2025, supplies further stock and domestic water to 7 paddocks, the homestead and surrounding gardens.
THE LOCATION
Balgonie Estate is situated a short distance north-east of the vibrant Gippsland regional township of Sale, in a region highly regarded for agricultural and lifestyle pursuits, being close to the Ninety Mile beach, Gippsland Lakes and Victoria's snow fields to the north.
• Sale - 23km*, 20 minutes
• Lake Wellington - 21km*, 23 minutes
• Traralgon - 71km*, 55 minutes
• Bairnsdale - 52km*, 38 minutes
Currently generating dual income through on farm primary production and AirBnB activities, Balgonie Estate is an attractive option for pastoralists looking to grow profitable scale to an existing portfolio, or for families and individuals seeking a high-calibre country lifestyle change.
With vendors seeking to retire, the property will be sold by Sale by Deadline closing Wednesday the 4th of June 2025.
For further information and to arrange an inspection please contact Greg Tuckett, Elders Sale, on 0428 826 600, or Jason Hellyer, Ray White Rural Victoria, on 0403 043 571.
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