The 1991 Rugby World Cup winner is selling off part of his family farm on the outskirts of one of the fastest growing regional towns in NSW.
The elevated landholding is located five minutes’s drive from town and positioned among some of the area’s oldest homesteads, offering expansive views over the surrounding countryside towards Goulburn.
The 42-acre property at 276 Chinamans Lane is on the market with a $1 million price guide, and has a dwelling entitlement allowing construction of a home anywhere on the property, as well as bore water and mains electricity.
The Poidevin family has been farming in the area for over a century, with the parcel incorporated in the family landholding 30 years ago and used for cattle grazing ever since.
The elevated 42-acre property on the outskirts of Goulburn has a dwelling entitlement, allowing a home to be built to take advantage of views over the surrounding countryside. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
Mr Poidevin, who played 59 test matches for Australia, is the patron of the Goulburn Rugby Union Club, where he started his playing career. Goulburn's football field, Poidevin Oval, is named after him.
“I grew up on the family farm with mum and dad and four brothers and sisters,” Mr Poidevin told realestate.com.au.
“I then went to Sydney and did a degree in agricultural science, and have retained a very strong interest in running the farm since.”
“Goulburn has been a great town to me. I still have very strong connections to the area.”
The property has been used to graze cattle as part of the Poidevin family's landholding. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
While the majority of the family farm will be retained, Mr Poidevin said the block offered for sale would suit someone looking to build a family home in an idyllic yet convenient rural location, or those hoping to capitalise on Goulburn’s future growth prospects.
Selling agent Kia Scott of Elders Real Estate Goulburn said the property was strong grazing land ideal for starting a hobby farm.
“The biggest feature of this block is that it’s untouched, with the ability to build your own home anywhere on the block, which is quite rare for that area,” she said.
“However the perfect position is the beautiful spot on top of the hill crest. The views are just magnificent.”
The property is located five minutes from Goulburn, about 45 minutes from Canberra, and about two hours from Sydney. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
Ms Scott said more young families were moving to Goulburn, with many relocating from Sydney and working from home, or purchasing lifestyle properties as weekenders.
Goulburn’s population is expected to increase by about 30% by 2036, with its position 45 minutes from Canberra and two hours from Sydney attracting buyers seeking an affordable tree change with the convenience that a regional city offers.
Mr Poidevin was the first Wallaby to play 50 tests for Australia and enjoyed a fairytale end to his international career when Australia defeated England in the 1991 World Cup grand final.
Simon Poidevin was part of the Wallabies team that won the 1991 Rugby World Cup grand final, defeating England at Twickenham in his final game for Australia. Picture: Getty
“There’s no better way to finish a career than beat England at Twickenham in your final game for Australia,” Mr Poidevin said.
He is also one of only four Australian players to achieve rugby union’s Grand Slam alongside David Campese, Michael Lynagh and Nick Farr-Jones.
The 1984 Wallabies squad featuring Simon Poidevin was the only Australian team to win the rugby union Grand Slam, defeating England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales on one tour. Picture: Getty
“For all touring teams the grand slam was to beat England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales on the one tour,” he said.
“The 1984 team is the only Australian team to do that. That was an incredible experience.”
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