If you've ever contemplated buying a property suitable for the end of the world, this could well be it. Elevated, private, surrounded by nature and, should the apocalypse not eventuate, you are just five minutes from St Marys and, importantly, the Purple Possum where our Vendor recommends you will always be welcomed and enjoy home made cakes, soups and of course coffee.
Covering approximately 200 acres, with 2km of road frontage and 800m deep at the widest point, this property is nothing like your typical East Coast landholding. The elevation ensures you are sitting pretty when it comes to tides rising due to global warming. Around five acres can be developed, while approximately 50 acres are protected by a certified conservation covenant, helping safeguard habitat for Tasmania's endangered wedge tailed eagle and the other species that call this property home.
This is land for someone who genuinely values nature and real privacy. If that doesn't sound like you, this probably isn't your property. If it does, keep reading.
Outside the conservation covenant, the property is zoned Landscape Conservation, recognising and protecting the natural values of the land into the future. Almost the entire holding is forested, with the exception of approximately one to two acres of cleared, elevated land where the house site is positioned, some 800 metres in from the road.
A considerable amount of the groundwork has already been completed at the house site. Mains power has been brought in, together with a solar system incorporating an Italian inverter, three substantial CCTV towers (quality Samsung hardware that is bulletproof and night vision capable) and approximately 88,000 litres of in ground concrete water storage, offering additional protection in the event of fire.
One of the remarkable things about this property is how the forest changes as you move through it. The gullies have an almost rainforest character, with rare orchids and man ferns. Through the middle tier valley are magnificent stands of enormous gums, providing the habitat that attracts the wedge tailed eagles, before the landscape transitions again to a more open, dry forest around the higher, flatter country and house site.
Properties of this scale are increasingly difficult to find, particularly within such easy reach of town and the coast. It is the sheer amount of land that provides something increasingly valuable: the ability to have genuine peace, separation and privacy and the current owner has focused on bringing services to the property - with work always completed by licensed trades people. And with this, all the hard work has been done: there is abundant water storage, there is broad security and there is mains power to the property. With the essentials already in place this is a property that you can continue to develop, or, you can start from scratch.
All electrical works, CCTV, solar, and tanks have been undertaken by a licensed trades (plumbers and electricians) however the home itself is incomplete and does not have an occupancy permit. Previous approvals have been granted to complete the works in recent years, however any future development would remain subject to the Purchaser applying for relevant planning and building approvals, and purchasers should undertake their own enquiries regarding their intended use.
This is ultimately a property for a custodian rather than simply an owner. Someone who appreciates the significance of the landscape, respects the wildlife already living here and wants to enjoy an extraordinary amount of space without being completely removed from civilisation. The true and obvious hero and value of this property, is the legacy land holding.
St Marys is around five minutes away, the East Coast approximately 15 minutes, and Launceston around an hour and a half by road.
And if the end of the world never arrives? You'll still have 200 acres of Tasmanian forest, extraordinary privacy, wedge tailed eagles overhead and a very good café five minutes down the road. It's a win win! Please give Heidi Howe and her team a call today to discuss making this exclusive property yours.
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Land size; 81.91 hectares (202 acres)
Zoning: Conservation Living
Note: Incomplete dwelling comes without an occupancy certificate
St Marys is a historically rich and diverse community that is strong in community spirit and support. Close by are the historic townships and hamlets of Campbell Town, Fingal and Ross which are also becoming renowned for attracting likeminded property owners. Launceston is only 90 minutes to the north/west. At your doorstep are golf courses, wellness hub, artistic community, eateries, schools, cafes and historic estates.
Harcourts East Coast has no reason to doubt the accuracy of the information in this document which has been sourced from means which are considered reliable, however we cannot guarantee accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
