Trust for Nature (Victoria)

West Gippsland

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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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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.

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Kestrel's Perch

Elevated conservation

Perch yourself up high amongst the gum trees and soak up the sounds of endangered forest!

Catch the views through the trees across to the Strzelecki Ranges.

Spend the days exploring the slopes of your 35 hectare high priority conservation land, or take advantage of the vineyards, cultural heritage and natural features of this popular lifestyle area.

Make the most of the elevated house sites, existing colourbond shed, and great road access.

A great spot to live, or for a weekender, just over two hours’ drive from Melbourne.

Address: Redhill Rd, Callignee VIC 3844

Region: West Gippsland

Size: 35 hectares (approx.)

Price: $210,000 negotiable

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

Native flora

A variety of trees cover the property, including Messmate Stringybark, Eurabbie and Mountain Grey Gum. Shrubs found include Snowy Daisy-bush, Hop Goodenia and Prickly Currant-bush

Native fauna

The property has excellent habitat for many species, including wombats, koalas, Nankeen Kestrels, and many other bird species.

Significant ecological features

Located in the Strzelecki Ranges Bioregion, Kestrel’s Perch contains an endangered ecological community and habitat for koalas, part of the endemic Strzelecki / South Gippsland populatio

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Amenities

House site: Kestrel’s Perch offers a choice of 3 existing cleared potential house sites, as well as an existing colorbond lock-up garage close to Redhill Rd.

Local area: There are a number of vineyards nearby, as well as plenty of opportunities for bushwalking and bird-watching. Nearby neighbours have protected their property with a Trust for Nature covenant, as have a number of other landowners in the local area.

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 Kestrel’s Perch. Typically an allowance for a dwelling, in an appropriate area, is made within the covenant for all Revolving Fund properties.

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