Luxury estate at Seymour ideal for cattle king or horse racing emperor

THIS prolific estate, Shadow Creek, is an ideal getaway farming retreat, says owner Doug Kefford.

Shadow Creek property at Seymour up for sale

THE whopping 574ha property, Shadow Creek, in Seymour has been manicured into a cattle and equine operation and features a man-made dam lined with an abundance of plantation trees, said owner Doug Kefford.

With three houses — a five-bedroom homestead, self-contained staff quarters and a three-bedroom manager’s house — the highly developed farming and grazing country offered spectacular living, Mr Kefford, a former transport company owner, said.

AT A GLANCE

SEYMOUR

SHADOW CREEK

PROPERTY: farming

SIZE: 537ha

SALE: expressions of interest close October 28 at noon

PRICE: More than $10m

AGENT: Inglis Rural Property and Abercromby’s Coast & Country

CONTACT: Sam Triggs, 0410 683 891 and Jock Langley, 0419 530 008

The centrepiece is the multi-level Arizona-style house, which has recently been completed and has six bathrooms, including five ensuites, three spacious living, dining and entertaining areas with lift access to all levels.

The land boasts 270-degree north-easterly facing views from the terraces, a cellar and is surrounded by a lap pool.

“It’s very spectacular,” Mr Kefford said.

“We just built it to suit ourselves. There’s stone, glass and logs. It’s been a wonderful lifestyle property for us.”

A large percentage of the property is arable and all fencing and watering systems are in first-class condition.

The country ranges from heavy fertile creek flats rising to productive red granites with lightly scattered box timber creating a park-like effect across the landscape.

Laneways make for easy management with timber post and rail fencing bordered by numerous tree lines providing excellent shelter and wind breaks.

The property has been used for trading and fattening cattle, carrying up to 300 steers.

Given the extensive timber post and rail fencing along with the proximity to well res­pected bloodstock properties, Shadow Creek would be ideal headquarters for an international bloodstock operation.

Mr Kefford, an Order of Australia recipient for services to public transport and charity, bought the rural property in 1997.