Trust for Nature (Victoria)

50-100 hectares

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Peppermint Hills

This property is sold

Run for the hills!

Run away from it all to this beautiful 64 ha forest property. Nestle yourself in amongst the peppermint gums and while away the hours snapping photos of the wide variety of flora and fauna.

With great access, an existing cleared house site, and a location just under 1.5 hour’s drive from Melbourne, this is your chance to secure a natural Trentham East lifestyle.

This is your chance to secure an important conservation property in a highly sought-after lifestyle area.

Address: Gibbs Access Road, Trentham East VIC 3458

Region: North Central

Size: 64 hectares (approx.)

Price: $380,000 – 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

You’ll find a variety of trees, including Narrow-leaf Peppermint gums, Broad-leaved Peppermint gums, Messmate Stringybark, and Candlebark. Below that you’ll find a mix of wattles, peas, sedges, grasses and heath.

Native fauna

Likely habitat for woodland birds, and mammals such as wombats, possums, and kangaroos. Powerful Owls and Masked Owls may also be present.

Significant ecological features

The property contains shrubby foothill forest ecological community and is located in the Victorian Midlands priority landscape (identified in the Trust for Nature Statewide Conservation Plan).

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Amenities

Peppermint Hills is located in a rural lifestyle area, bounded by the Wombat State Forest to the east and south, and lifestyle blocks to the west and north.

Nearby natural attractions include Wombat State Forest and the Macedon Ranges.

Peppermint Hills itself is relatively secluded with an existing cleared house site.

Directions

From Trentham, take Pearsons Rd east for 5.5 km, and then turn right onto Gleeds Ln. After 1.6 km, turn left onto Gibbs Access Rd, and follow this for 2.2 km. The property will be on the left.

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Glenmaggie Shores

This property is SOLD

A treechange by the lake

Ever dreamed of living lakeside? Now’s your chance!

Just across the road from Lake Glenmaggie, this incredible 53 hectare property comes with a current planning permit and is just over 2 hours’ drive from Melbourne.

Take your canoe out for an early morning paddle, and return to your verandah for breakfast amongst the red gums. Enjoy a stroll along the tracks of Glenmaggie Shores and encounter an incredible array of flora and fauna, before exploring the nearby Macalister River Valley and Avon Mount Hedrick Scenic Reserve.

Join several other landowners in the area working with Trust for Nature to protect the magnificent natural heritage of the Gippsland Plain.

Address: Hurley Road, Glenmaggie VIC 3858

Region: West Gippsland

Size: 53 hectares (approx.)

Price: $250,000 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.

Ecology

Significant ecological features on or around this property

Glenmaggie Shores contains the critically endangered Gippsland Red Gum ecological community. The property is adjacent to the Glenmaggie Nature Conservation Reserve, and Lake Glenmaggie.

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Amenities

House site: Glenmaggie Shores comes with a current planning permit for a dwelling, issued by Wellington Shire. Access to the house site is via the northwestern entrance on Licola Road.

Access: There is good, existing road and driveway access via Licola Road.

Local area: The property is directly across the road from Lake Glenmaggie, which itself is a popular recreational boating, fishing and camping spot. Glenmaggie Shores is also just a short drive from the Macalister River Valley, Avon Mount Hedrick Scenic Reserve, and Mt Tamboritha (Alpine National Park).

Directions

Just over 2 hour’s drive from Melbourne, Glenmaggie is only 22 minutes (27 km) from Maffra, 32 mins (42 km) from Sale. From Traralgon, head north on the C105 (Traralgon-Maffra Road) to Heyfield, and then turn left onto the C486 (Licola Road) towards Glenmaggie. Follow this road for approx. 7.5 kms, and the property is on the left hand side (Melways ref: X920 H8).

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Yellowbox Ridge

This property is sold

An elevated lifestyle

Soak up the incredible 360 degree view as you stroll along the ridge of this exceptional conservation property.

The views of Mt Korong and Mt Kooyoora are just part of your reward for helping to restore this critically endangered ecological community, only to be enhanced as the local flora and fauna returns.

Nearby you can explore Melville Caves and Kooyoora State Park, go birdwatching at Wychitella and Inglewood Nature Conservation Reserves, or scope the local antique shops, followed by a glass of wine from the local vineyards.

Choose from several potential house sites, and join a number of other local landowners working with Trust for Nature to protect this important conservation landscape.

Address: Lot 3, Sheltons Road, Fentons Creek VIC 3518

Region: North Central

Size: 70 hectares (approx.)

Price: $175,000 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

Magnificent Yellow Box and Grey Box Gums, and a diverse indigenous groundlayer, including native lilies, herbs, and grasses.

Native fauna

An area of diverse bird life, including the Australian Owlet-Nightjar, Yellow-tufted Honeyeater, Whitebrowed Babbler and Brown Falcon.

Significant ecological features

Located in the Goldfields Bioregion, this property is host to critically endangered White Box- Yellow BoxBlakely’s Red Gum Grassy Woodland & Derived Native Grassland Ecological Community.

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Amenities

House site: Choose from several potential house sites.

Access: Good existing road access via Sheldons Road.

Local area: Join a number of other local landowners working with Trust for Nature to protect this important conservation landscape. Nearby you can explore Melville Caves and Kooyoora State Park, go birdwatching at Wychitella and Inglewood Nature Conservation Reserves.

Directions

Fentons Creek is approximately 10 minutes (18 km) from Wedderburn, and just under 3 hours (233 km) from Melbourne. From Wedderburn, head southeast on the Calder Hwy, and then right on Wedderburn-Logan Rd for approx. 7.5 kms. Turn right onto Gowar-Wedderburn Rd, then after 6kms turn left onto Sheltons Road. The property is about 4km along on the left (Melways ref: X920 H8).

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Falcon's Nest

This property is sold

Those views, those incredible views

Conveniently located just over an hour from Melbourne and 15-minutes from Broadford, this elevated property offers stunning 360-degree views over the district to High Camp and Mt Piper. The property descends from east to west. Dissected with 2 seasonal creeks containing beautiful tree ferns.

Address: Skye Road, Clonbinane VIC 3658

Region: Goulburn Broken

Size: 84 ha

Price: $350,000 plus GST – PROPERTY UNDER OFFER

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.

Ecology

Graced by native bushland including dominated by Red Stringybark and Long Leaf Box with an understorey of blackwoods, Austral Indigo and Cassinia species. The groundcover is very diverse with native grasses, rock fern, Sun Orchids and masses of Chocolate lilies in Spring. You’ll be joined on the property by wombats, kangaroos, falcons and wedge-tailed eagles.

Portions of the property have previously been cleared and are beginning to naturally regenerate with new species to be discovered at every visit.. The property would suit someone looking for a project to help restore the natural beauty and biodiversity of the site through revegetation.

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Amenities

House site: comprised of two titles, there is potential for subdivision (STCA).

Access: via a well formed gravel road and existing cleared areas at the top of the ridge provide good options for house sites with magnificent views and minimal impact on existing bushland.

Local area: The area offers many natural attractions, including the Disappointment State Park (~4kms). And if you want to experience some of the other regional attractions, several berry and olive farms, small wineries and breweries are nearby, as well as cycling opportunities on the Great Victorian Rail Trail.

Directions

From Clonbinane, take Spur Rd to the east, and then Doctors Creek Rd to the north. Turn left onto Skye Rd. The property is at the corner of Skye and Neill Rds.

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Gippsland lakes views and access

Gippsland lakes views and access

Excellent house sites with panoramic views of the Gippsland Lakes, Perry and Avon River frontages. Boat access to Gippsland Lakes.

Contact agent Jeremy Gray on 0488 451 550

Address: 191 Springberg Lane, Perry Bridge VIC 3862

Region: TBC

Size: 88 hectares

Price and details: please contact the agent

Photograph acknowledgement

The covenant encompasses a spectacular 84.5 hectare wetland. It consists of three significant vegetation communities (Swamp Scrub, Brackish Wetland & Brackish Grassland) and conserves threatened remnant vegetation along the Perry and Avon Rivers. The wetland is surrounded on three sides to the east, south and west by Ramsar listed sites. The area is a refuge for waterbirds and provides habitat for an abundance of bird species. It has plentiful copses of Swamp Paperbark that provide habitat for bird rookeries. The covenant also supports a diverse range of invertebrates and reptiles with potential habitat for threatened Growling Grass Frogs, Green and Golden Bell Frogs and White-bellied Sea-Eagles.