500 Possums 370 Acres of Wilderness, Wildlife & Seclusion
Set amongst the treetops, 2493 Blacksmith Shop Road, also known as "500 Possums," is an approximately 370-acre lifestyle and conservation property offering a rare opportunity to own a truly secluded piece of the NSW bush.
With sweeping views towards Guy Fawkes River National Park and a boundary adjoining Dalmorton State Forest, 500 Possums is a place to escape, explore and immerse yourself in nature.
Located approximately 1 hour 20 minutes west of Grafton, the property can be accessed via picturesque Dalmorton State Forest, along the Boyd River and through the historic old convict tunnel, or from the west via Glen Innes, approximately 1 hour 45 minutes away.
The property is already set up for simple weekends away, with a caravan, two shipping containers, 10,000L of water storage, shower and toilet facilities. With Sheep Station Creek running through the heart of the property, offering a beautiful natural corridor to explore on foot, with a series of swimming holes, cascades and waterfalls along the way.
For those who love the outdoors, the lower sections of the property are approximately 3km by road from the iconic Boyd River, providing opportunities for fishing, swimming and kayaking.
Conservation & biodiversity
500 Possums is protected and preserved under a Nature Conservation Agreement. Interested purchasers are encouraged to request the relevant documentation to understand the agreement, its obligations and its implications for future use of the property.
Two ridge-top areas of approximately 20 acres each are exempt from the Conservation Agreement, with these areas clearly identified in the marketing material. Purchasers should refer to the relevant documentation for precise boundaries and permitted uses.
The conservation area contains significant areas of dry sclerophyll open forest, along with pockets of rainforest and a diverse range of habitats supporting abundant native wildlife.
The property's long-term conservation vision is centred on protecting mature trees, maintaining habitat diversity, minimising weeds and supporting a thriving population of native species.
Wildlife that may be encountered includes glossy black-cockatoos, yellow-bellied gliders, brush-tailed possums, bandicoots, lyrebirds and spotted-tailed quolls, with the dense understorey providing important habitat throughout the property.
An opportunity to slow down
Whether you're looking for a secluded weekend escape, a place to reconnect with nature, or a unique conservation and lifestyle holding, 500 Possums offers an extraordinary opportunity to own a substantial and beautifully wild piece of country.
Come and explore the creeks, forests, waterfalls and ridgelines and experience the tranquillity of this remarkable property for yourself.
For enquiries please phone: 0404 084 010
