Looking for land in central Vic to build tracks.

[GMC]

Neighbours will be the make or break.

Something that backs onto State forest would be good as there will be less neighbours to deal with.

A flat block will carry the sound further, building something in a valley will be a more interesting track and will trap the sound better.
Also a flat block will hold water longer and restrict access.

Forget the water truck, you would be better off to lay some plumbing and fit sprinklers that don’t need to be held, you need to keep your labour to a minimum.

40 acres I consider too small, it’s plenty big enough for a track but it won’t keep the neighbours at bay.

Leasing a section from a large farm may be easier as you won’t have the large purchase outlay allowing you to invest better in infrastructure.

[John Orchard]

Yeh I agree on those points Brett & Geoff, I'll keep searching until I find the right combination.  I'm looking at 20 acres tomorrow that is surrounded by State Forrest, sounds promising.

[oldyzman]

How far from Melbourne John, 20 ac is easy to take care of, just make sure it is not surrounded by tree huggers like throughout the blue mountains, we were looking at a property in blue mountains council area, lucky we missed it as we would not have been able to scratch our balls let alone have a track or go for a fox, rabbit shoot.
Brett

[Lozza]

I'll share a story of how the new road race circuit in NZ Hampton Downs got approval and built. 2 historic car loving solicitors searched for the least profitable dairy farm that was close to civilisation , and bought that. The over a few years purchased the neighbouring properties, when the DA went in, nobody could whinge. Maybe look for a smaller allotment with the eye on the surrounding property.From the experience I have seen getting DA approval will be the critical factor, would be heartbreaking to not get DA approval after you spent the $$

[80-85 husky]

Pyalong is great riding country but neighbors may be an issue.

i rode a pony xpress at lancefield years ago and it wa superb but the nxt year it wasnt available but i never found out why. the landholder got (~1500 for the day (i think))

[John Orchard]

Just put in an offer on 100 acres in Nagambie, stay-tuned  :-)

[80-85 husky]

There is a an old mine near Nagambie, the can take the blame for everything!

[oldyzman]

Any luck with the land John? Property seems to be reasonably priced in VIC compared to prices 2 or so hours from Sydney CBD, are these locations within 2 or 3 hours of melbourne?
Brett

[John Orchard]

Any luck with the land John? Property seems to be reasonably priced in VIC compared to prices 2 or so hours from Sydney CBD, are these locations within 2 or 3 hours of melbourne?
Brett

Hey Brett, no confirmation on my offer yet, it is a 'deceased estate' so it could be a little 'involved'?

[John Orchard]

Well I looked at quite a few properties, finally bought one, it's only 20 acres but k's to the nearest neighbour, settlement is this week.

Looking forward to a few VMX ride/BBQ days there  :-)

http://ebay.realestate.com.au/property-lifestyle-vic-mia+mia-7408796

[OverTheHill]

Hi, is the price up top of the add in the range of what you payed? just trying to compare with my 20 acres here in nz 'unzud', thought mine was worth a mint [dream on] now they've decided we have " lique'fuktion' under ours & the bum's dropped outa the value. So much for selling half of it to build a house--now it'd be sell all of it to build a shed [man cave]. 20 acres that backs onto mine just sold [with a fab house] for 1.35 million. 15 acres of bare land next to mine sold for about 30thou an acre 5 years ago, trying to get him to buy half of mine but only wants to pay half of what he paid for his damn it. Now [because of the 'perceived' liquefaction] a word we'd never heard of before the christchurch earthquake they say to build in this area you need piles going just about to 'china'--even piles if you have a concrete floor, just to be [sure to be sure!!]. Sorry--just venting. Carry on. Cheers. 

[Rookie#1]

Fantastic John, congratulations on your purchase. 20 acres is more than enough for 1 decent track and possibly even a second natural terrain type circuit. I recently visited a friend of mine who has a 15 acre property near Riddles Creek, with a 35 square house, chicken coupes, dog runs and 3 sheds already on the property i couldn't help but think there was still ample room left for a track!! Unfortunately though he has neighbors far too close to even consider the thought, plus he's only your average agi/quad bike rider anyway.

[John Orchard]

Thanks Brendan, OTH, the place has been for sale for a long time, I offered them $90K, they came back with 95 and I accepted, I could've held-out for the $5K lower and I think they would have accepted it but what the hell, I'm not one for negotiation.

[80-85 husky]

5k is 5%, small bargaining margin not worth worrying about. great stuff, hope it pans out for your expectations.

[Ted]

Thanks Brendan, OTH, the place has been for sale for a long time, I offered them $90K, they came back with 95 and I accepted, I could've held-out for the $5K lower and I think they would have accepted it but what the hell, I'm not one for negotiation.

" Im not one for negotiation " ...That's what I told Montynut when he underbid on your 125 B