Trust for Nature (Victoria)

5-20 hectares

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Candlebark Rises

Home on the range

Under two hours’ drive northeast of Melbourne in the Strathbogie Ranges, this 20.5 ha bush block runs east/west and is bisected by a spring-fed creek running north/south. The west facing area is on a slight slope and dominated by Narrow Leaf Peppermint and Messmate with an open understorey of Cassinia, Musk daisy bush and Prickly Currant Bush. The creekline contains beautiful tree ferns and with a canopy dominated by Manna Gum. The west-facing slopes contains massive Narrow-leafed Peppermints and a open shrub layer and diverse ground layer. Currently vacant. There is a potential site for a house (STCA).

Address: 70 Spaniaks Road, Highlands 3249

Region: Goulburn-Broken

Size: 20.5 ha

Price: $450,000 – $495,000

Contact: Michael Fry, 0418 107 413, (03) 9631 5888 or revolvingfund@tfn.org.au.org.au

Amenities

Along a stretch of road with other similar properties that enjoy stunning views, the property is within easy reach of Seymour and Yea. Highlands has a CFA Depot and Community Hall, with tennis court attached.

Active organisations include the School Council, Hall Committee, Highlands-Caveat CFA, Land Care, the Purple Sage Group, Highlands Arts Experience (HiArts), Spinning Group, Highland Scribblers and Highland Ramblers.

Regular train services to Melbourne and the northeast, including to Sydney, all operate out of Seymour. A regular bus service to and from Melbourne comes through Yea. School buses service the area travelling to Yea and Seymour schools.

Seymour and Yea are the closest shopping areas, with supermarkets in each town open seven days a week. Most other small shops close lunchtime Saturday. Larger shopping areas are located at Wangaratta and Shepparton approximately 90 minutes away, with Melbourne less than 2 hours away.

Municipal libraries are available in Seymour and Yea.

Please note that a Trust for Nature conservation covenant will be placed on the property title.

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Mirrabooka - UNDER OFFER

Peaceful getaway

Set on just over 15 ha of remnant foothill forest, ‘Mirrabooka’ is a peaceful getaway only two hours from Melbourne nestled among large Box Ironbark. The property currently contains an unpermitted cabin. There are several nearby natural attractions, including Mount Samaria State Park, Lake Eildon, Mount Buller and the High Country. Also nearby are several small wineries, scenic drives, and the Great Victoria Rail Trail.

Address: 218 Shorts Road, Merton 3715

Region: Goulburn-Broken

Size: 15.6 ha

Price: $395,000 – $425,000

Contact: Michael Fry, 0418 107 413, (03) 9631 5888 or revolvingfund@tfn.org.au.org.au

Amenities

The property is located in a rural lifestyle area amongst similar sized allotments. The property itself is relatively secluded but with no existing cleared house site, aside from around the small unpermitted bungalow. There are several nearby natural attractions, including Mount Samaria State Park, Lake Eildon, Mount Buller and the High Country. Also nearby are several small wineries, scenic drives, and the Great Victoria Rail Trail.

Please note that a Trust for Nature conservation covenant will be placed on the property title.

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Conway Rises - UNDER OFFER

Haven in the Otways

Part of the Stony Rises Woodland of the Victorian Volcanic Plains region, this 64 ha property features numerous small- to medium-sized wetlands of very good quality and containing a high diversity of native plant species and providing excellent habitat for to birds, reptiles, and other fauna. Several locations offer the opportunity for house sites (STCA).

Address: 1755 & 1805 Princes Highway, Pirron Yallock 3249

Region: Corangamite

Size: 64.5 ha

Price: $385,000

Contact: Michael Fry, 0418 107 413, (03) 9631 5888 or revolvingfund@tfn.org.au.org.au

Native flora

Stony Rises Woodland dominates the site. Manna Gum and Swamp Gum comprise most of the canopy, with some tall Blackwood and Cherry Ballart also common. Tall shrubs such as Daisy-bush and Tree Violet comprise the mid story. The understory is herb-rich amongst swards of grasses. Ground ferns are common. A series of wetlands occur across the site, interspersed between the stony rises. Each appear unique in flora composition.

Native fauna

Several threatened species have been seen or heard on the site including: Australasian Bittern, Grey Goshawk, Growling Grass Frog, Pied Cormorant and the Yarra Pygmy Perch.

Amenities

The site is located approximately 15-mins from Colac, 160 km drive from Melbourne (2hr drive), just over an hour from Geelong, Warrnambool and the Otway Ranges. Close to the Floating Islands Flora and Fauna Reserve and Mamre Hotel.

Please note that a Trust for Nature conservation covenant will be placed on the property title.

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Wren Valley - SOLD

Yarra Valley Sanctuary

With magnificent views of the ranges that surround the Yarra Valley, this 18.5 hectare property, immediately adjacent to Kinglake National Park, contributes to a significant area of high quality continuous remnant native vegetation many thousands of hectares in size. The simple but comfortable dwelling currently comprises two bedrooms and open-plan living/dining areas which lead to full-length balcony with excellent potential to upgrade or enhance (STCA).

This property was generously donated to Trust for Nature by Shirley Anders. You can read more about her story in our Conservation Bulletin.

Address: 601 Steels Creek Road, Steels Creek

Region: Yarra Ranges

Size: 18.5ha (approx.)

Price: In excess of $700,000

Contact: Michael Fry, 0418 107 413, (03) 9631 5888 or revolvingfund@tfn.org.au.org.au

Native flora

Due to the large areas of connected native vegetation, the general area is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. The nationally endangered Dianella amoena — Matted Flax-lily has been located adjacent to the property on the river flats. As well as Yarra Burgan, Common Cinnamon-wattle, Spotted Gum and Giant Honey-myrtle.

Native fauna

The mixture of vegetation and landscape features on the property provide known habitat for a number of rare and threatened fauna species previously recorded at/on nearby properties. These include Barking Owl, Powerful Owl, Sooty Owl, Tree Goanna, Brush-tailed Phascogale, Common Dunnart and Spotted Quail-thrush.

Amenities

The site is located approximately 60 km drive from Melbourne (1 hr 15min drive) and close to all the amenities of the Yarra Ranges; spectacular scenery, award-winning restaurants and wineries, and galleries.

Please note that a Trust for Nature conservation covenant will be placed on the property title.

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Possum Gully

This property is sold

Your simple bush retreat!

Escape the madness and retreat to this beautiful 7 ha property, just south of Maryborough.

Settle yourself in amongst the gums and see how many threatened woodland birds you can spot.

With great access, an existing camp, and a location just under 1.5 hour’s drive from Melbourne, this is your chance to land your simple bush retreat.

What else could you possibly need?

Address: 708 Possum Gully Road, Adelaide Lead VIC 3465

Region: North Central

Size: 7 hectares (approx.)

Price: advertised $95,000 negotiable – PROPERTY SOLD

Contact: Trust for Nature (03) 8631 5888 or revolvingfund@tfn.org.au

This is a Trust for Nature Revolving Fund property

Conservation covenant: As a condition of sale a Trust for Nature Conservation Covenant will be placed on the property title to protect the ecological values of Possum Gully. Typically an allowance for a dwelling, in an appropriate area, is made within the covenant for all Revolving Fund properties.

Native flora

A variety of trees cover the property, including Grey Box and Yellow Gum. Shrubs found include wattles and cassinia.

Native fauna

The property has excellent habitat for many species, including Swift Parrots, Diamond Firetails and Painted Honeyeaters. There are also several existing nestboxes provided for Brush-tailed Phascogales.

Significant ecological features

Possum Gully is located within Trust for Nature’s Victorian Midlands Focal Landscape – a priority area for private land conservation. Possum Gully contains a threatened ecological community (Grassy Woodland) and lies in between Paddys Ranges State Park and Bung Bong Nature Conservation Reserve.

Photograph acknowledgement

Amenities

House site and improvements: Possum Gully has an existing cabin with camp kitchen and a number of associated outbuildings. Boundary fencing, driveway, entrance and internal track are in good condition. There is one dam in the southern corner of the property.

Access: There is a locked entrance gate and good, existing access via Possum Gully Road.

Local area: The property is located in a rural lifestyle area amongst similar sized allotments. Possum Gully is relatively secluded with basic but well-established weekender facilities. Nearby natural attractions include Paddys Ranges State Park and Bung Bong Conservation Reserve.

Directions

From Maryborough, take the B180 west for 3.9km, and then turn left onto Old Avoca Rd. After 2.4km, turn left onto Possum Gully Rd, and follow this for 4.8km. The property will be on the right.