Living Here Looks Like
Imagine waking to the sound of lyrebirds echoing through the rainforest below as the morning mist gently lifts to reveal breathtaking 360-degree mountain views. As evening falls, unwind on the deck and watch the ever-changing colours of sunset give way to a sky ablaze with stars and, on rare occasions, even the Southern Lights dancing across the horizon.
Winter may bring a dusting of snow; spring, a forest alive with birdsong and wildflowers. Every season offers something different, yet each day delivers the same feeling: complete peace, privacy and connection to nature.
Less than two hours from Melbourne, yet a world away from the noise, pace and demands of city living.
On the Area
A gateway to the natural wonders of Gippsland, 105 Townsend Rd, Budgeree is perched at approximately 500 metres elevation in the Strzelecki Ranges. It has easy access to everyday essentials in the nearby charming towns of Boolarra, Yinnar, Mirboo North and Churchill plus the regional centres of Morwell and Traralgon. With the rainforest grandeur of Tarra-Bulga National Park and the legendary Grand Ridge Road on its doorstep, it offers opportunity for adventure from an exclusive, rural retreat base.
The property also sits at the centre of some of Victoria's finest natural destinations. Tarra Bulga National Park — ancient rainforest, suspension bridges, and lyrebird territory — is just an hour away. Wilson Promontory and Mt Baw Baw are both within easy reach for a day trip, and in winter, Baw Baw's snowfields make this an ideal base for the season. A location that's hard to find and even harder to forget.
On the Property
Spanning 115 acres of breathtaking Gippsland landscape, this hill-top retreat is a rare find for its size, setting and features, including 70% temperate rainforest and native landscape, undisturbed for over a century. Currently established as a popular holiday accommodation attracting guests with its privacy, panoramic scenery, and unsolicited wildlife encounters. Lyrebirds, koalas, black cockatoos, wombats, echidnas, kangaroos, and deer from the surrounding pine plantations are regular visitors. Towering Mountain Ash exceeding 40 metres, mature Blackwood trees, and giant tree ferns create an immersive wilderness setting that consistently earns exceptional guest feedback.
The hill-top hideaway centres on a charming main residence, filled with natural light and featuring barn sliding doors, an open-plan kitchen with gas cooking and dishwasher, and an ample living area anchored by a wood heater and split system. A large panoramic deck extends the living space outdoors, perfectly positioned to take in the sweeping valley views. Three generously sized bedrooms, a characterful bathroom, and a second separate toilet in the laundry complete a home equally suited to family living or holiday accommodation.
Surrounding the residence are several acres of cleared land, offering a variety of possible uses including boutique farming ventures or animal husbandry. Alternatively, make use of the existing glamping infrastructure — multiple large powered and water-connected sites with valley views, bush toilets and showers already installed, and a large shed with a fully equipped camp kitchen — to expand the accommodation business. Live it when you want. Earn from it when you don't.
With King Proteas already growing on site and a Pinot Noir vine thriving for over a decade without irrigation, the scope here extends well beyond what first meets the eye.
Home Highlights (What Makes This Special):
- Over 115 acres 70% untouched rainforest and native bushland: a rare scale of private wilderness in the Strzelecki Ranges foothills
- Proven short term stay income: an established, successful short-stay business with strong guest feedback
- Multiple income pathways: cleared acreage and existing glamping infrastructure create opportunities for boutique farming, accommodation expansion or lifestyle enterprises.
- Exceptional wildlife at your doorstep: everyday visitors, not rare sightings
- Adventure on your doorstep: moments from Tarra-Bulga National Park, Grand Ridge Road and Mirboo North
- Less than two hours from Melbourne: true seclusion without sacrificing accessibility
Whether you're seeking a private family sanctuary, a weekend escape, or a lifestyle property capable of generating multiple income streams, 105 Townsends Road presents a truly rare opportunity to live, host and create in one of Gippsland's most breathtaking natural settings.
If you're looking for a proven mountain retreat right here in Budgeree, get in touch with Al Whitty today.
