'Dornie' presents a rare opportunity to secure a highly productive and beautifully improved farming enterprise in the tightly held Clunes district. Ideally located within easy reach of Clunes, Creswick, Daylesford, Ballarat and approximately 1.5 hours from Melbourne, the property offers the perfect balance of rural lifestyle, operational efficiency and convenient access to regional services.
First settled by the McKenzie family in 1862, the property features a charming historic bluestone homestead of significant character and appeal. The residence offers extensive accommodation, including four bedrooms, a dedicated office, a modern open-plan kitchen and meals area, a light-filled family living space, and updated bathroom and laundry facilities. Surrounding the home is an established private garden, providing a tranquil setting to relax and enjoy the countryside.
The highly productive land has been extensively improved and is subdivided into 15 well-fenced and well-watered paddocks. With a proven history of grazing, cropping and fodder production, the property offers excellent versatility. Comprising a mix of fertile grey loam and red-bank soils, with approximately 90% arable land, "Dornie" is ideally suited to a variety of agricultural pursuits.
Infrastructure throughout the property is comprehensive and well maintained, including:
• Central laneway access throughout the farm
• Two-stand woolshed and sheep handling facilities plus cattle yards
• Machinery sheds and workshop
• 2 Hay sheds and 3 grain silos
• Secure 22-megalitre surface water licence
• Stock and domestic bore
• Three equipped windmills and four dams
Offered across multiple titles, with exceptional infrastructure, reliable water resources and highly productive land, "Dornie" will appeal to purchasers seeking either a stand-alone farming operation or a strategic expansion to an existing enterprise.
Expressions of Interest
Closing 2:00 PM, 30 October 2026
Inspections are highly recommended and enquiries are warmly welcomed.
John McKinnon
john.mckinnon@nutrien.com.au
0417 314921
