Bass is a charming rural hamlet positioned where the Bass Highway meets the Bass River. Named after explorer George Bass, the township holds a proud place in local history and has long been home to a General Store dating back to the late 1800s. While the more recent store building on this property has now closed, the site presents an exciting opportunity to reimagine a significant local address.
Set on approximately 4,047sqm, or 1 acre, across 2 separate titles, this mixed-use zoned property offers outstanding flexibility for developers, investors, business owners, or lifestyle buyers seeking space, visibility, and potential.
The existing improvements include a residence, former shop, and various outbuildings, providing the option to renovate, repurpose, or clear the site and explore a new development vision, subject to council approval.
For those seeking a rural lifestyle, the generous landholding offers room to create a substantial country residence with space for boats, caravans, additional vehicles, shedding, gardens, and even a home office or business premises close to home.
Developers may see the opportunity to utilise both titles for new residential dwellings, each with generous outdoor space, or to explore a broader mixed-use concept that takes advantage of the property's location and zoning.
The site may also suit a variety of community-focused business ideas, such as a café, home-based enterprise, professional office, or the revival of a local general store offering essential services such as ice, gas bottle exchange, convenience items, and potentially postal services, subject to the relevant approvals.
Positioned close to the V/Line bus stop, the property provides convenient connections to Wonthaggi, Inverloch, Cowes, and Melbourne's Southern Cross Station. It is also within easy reach of the Bass River, Bass Hall and Community Centre, the new PO box facility, riverside reserve, and playground.
Families will appreciate access to school bus services connecting to Bass Primary School and Wonthaggi Secondary College.
The surrounding community is known for its strong local spirit, with nearby sporting facilities supporting football, cricket, and netball, as well as community events and fundraisers. Woolamai Racecourse is just 4 kilometres away, adding to the area's appeal.
Only 10 minutes from San Remo, the gateway to Phillip Island, and approximately 25 minutes from the renowned Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Bass offers a peaceful rural setting with convenient access to coastal attractions, services, and lifestyle destinations.
Whether your vision is to build a dream country home, develop the land, establish a business, or restore an important community service, this rare mixed-use holding offers a unique opportunity in one of Bass's most historic locations.
Create your next chapter in this welcoming rural township. Contact the agent today to arrange an inspection and explore the possibilities.
