$12m-plus price tag for prized Riverina farm

A 209ha landmark estate on the edge of the Murray River has hit the market, offering a striking three-bedroom riverside homestead.

The Talbot family are selling their landmark estate, Boora Boora, at Moama, NSW.

In the heart of the southern Riverina, Boora Boora stands as a landmark estate where rural luxury and irrigated agricultural production are combined on the edge of the Murray River.

Owners Kevin and Pam Talbot are preparing to sell their stellar 208ha property after more than a decade spent curating their unique holding.

Acquired in 2012, when it was completely undeveloped, the couple have since spent the past 13 years transforming Boora Boora into a truly unique, one-of-a-kind holding.

The centrepiece of the property is the three-bedroom riverside homestead offering two bathrooms, two ensuites, an indoor-outdoor entertaining area plus a study.

Built by Master Builders in 2018, the home (530sqm under roofline), is strategically positioned on elevated ground to capture sweeping views of the Murray River and stunning sunsets.

Ironbark timber cladding, Austral Zinc bricks, and Monument accents give the home its unique facade, with bespoke Red Gum statement pieces, crafted from timber milled on-site inside the residence.

An Axis wood heater and central ducted heating and cooling via split system keep the Boora Boora homestead comfortable, plus hydronic floor heating.

There is also a large double carport with landscaped gardens with subsurface irrigation for lawns and drip systems for garden beds.

Three-phase power is connected with a 28kW solar system (84 panels), three inverters, and four storage batteries, plus a Murray River pontoon and walkway with stock and domestic pump, and extensive rainwater storage with a capacity of 172,000 litres.

The Talbot family bought the Boora Boora property as an undeveloped parcel more than a decade ago.

MOAMA, NSW
BOORA BOORA
Property: lifestyle
Size: 208ha
Sale: expressions of interest closing June 6
Price: in excess of $12m
Agent: Elders Real Estate Echuca
Contact: Oliver Boyd, 0407 095 143 and Nick Myer, 0427 610 278

Boora Boora homestead is perched on the edge of the Murray River.

“Boora Boora offers more than just a luxury lifestyle - it presents an unparalleled opportunity to secure a premier landholding in one of the most desirable riverfront locations,” Elders Real Estate Echuca selling agent Oliver Boyd said.

“It is a highly versatile landmark estate spanning 208ha (within eight titles), offering 5.5km of absolute Murray River frontage.

“The property’s luxury living is complemented by a heated mineral pool, providing the perfect setting for relaxation and entertaining.

“Ideally positioned 7km west of the thriving township of Moama, Boora Boora combines luxury, lifestyle, and agricultural diversification, in addition to significant development opportunity (STCA).”

Boora Boora is not only home to a stunning residence, but also a highly productive agricultural enterprise, where 180–200 head of cattle run annually, as well as producing about 400 large bales of lucerne and rye-grass clover hay.

Boora Boora is suited to cropping, pasture, or livestock pursuits, carrying cattle and growing lucerne and rye-grass clover hay in recent years.

Much of the property is suited to cropping, pasture, or livestock pursuits, with 16ha under pivot irrigation and a further 40ha of laser-levelled irrigation with a mix of pipe and riser and box outlets.

There is 140ha of arable area in total, including irrigation layouts. The balance is a mix of timbered grazing country.

Boora Boora is divided into 16 paddocks supported by extensive shedding for machinery and storage and stockyards with a crush and loading ramp.

There is also a two-bedroom second residence built in 2017.

Spanning eight titles, Boora Boora offers potential for subdivision, future development, or long-term investment like the opportunity for eco-tourism ventures such as glamping.