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Stringybark Ponds - SOLD

Unique wetlands

About half-an-hour north of Bairnsdale, this 55.5 ha property features over 600m of the Providence Ponds waterway and its rare chain-of-ponds. The intended covenant allows for the northern portion of the property to be used for sustainable hobby farming. There are several options for placement of a house site (STCA).

The covenant on this property will protect two terrestrial ecosystems which are under-represented within the East Gippsland Lowlands bioregion – Lowland Herb-rich Forest and Dry Valley Forest. The covenant also protects the significant wetland habitats and fauna associated with the waterway and ponds.

Address: CA15 Glenfern Road, Stockdale 3249

Region: West Gippsland

Size: 55.5 ha (approximately)

Price: In excess of $500,000

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

Native flora

Native vegetation on the property includes Lowland Forest, Lowland Herb-rich Forest and Dry Valley Forest. White Stringybark dominates much of the forest canopy, with Manna Gum, Red Gum and Yellow Box occurring in different habitats. The forest understorey includes a diverse range of shrubs, grasses and herbs, including orchids. The wetland habitats associated with the waterway and ponds include aquatic and semi-aquatic vegetation communities that include a diverse range of aquatic and semi-aquatic species.

Native fauna

Threatened species have been observed on the site including: Flinders Pygmy Perch and Lace Monitor.

Amenities

The chain-of-ponds provide both excellent amenity and ecological values. The property includes scenic views across the ponds, waterway and treed landscape. The covenant allows for the northern portion of the property to be used for hobby farming, with the potential for a greater level of protection depending on the future landowner’s wishes. There are several options for placement of a house site which would not interfere with the ecological values of the property.

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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Candlebarks

Candlebarks

Please contact Kerri and Daniel Boase-Jelinek for more information on this property

Kerri and Daniel Boase-Jelinek
0420 334 601

bojel@iinet.net.au

Address: Taggerty

Size:  113 ha

Price and details: Please contact the owner

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Eurabbie

This property is sold

Time for that change?

Needing a bit of space? Been wondering what you can do for nature? Well this is your opportunity to retreat to and protect this beautiful 129 ha property, just north of Lancefield.

Build yourself a suitably-sized nest in amongst the messmate gums, and soak up the sounds of the forest on the verandah as evening approaches, or dawn awakens. Wind your way along the existing walking tracks with friends and family, and take your field guide – see if you can spot any threatened species.

With great access, an existing cleared house site, amazing lifestyle location, and just under 1.5 hour’s drive from Melbourne, this is your chance to secure your treechange escape and make your contribution to conservation.

Address: 350 Frosts Road, Pastoria East VIC 3444

Region: Goulburn Broken

Size: 129 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

Native flora

You’ll find a variety of trees, with a dominant cover of Messmates (Eucalyptus obliqua). Shrubs include Black Wattle and Cassinia, and the ground cover is rich with lillies, lomandra and native grasses. Also likely present is the threatened Clover Glycine (Glycine latrobeana).

Native fauna

Eurabbie provides habitat suitable for threatened Powerful Owls and Brush-tailed Phascogales, as well as a host of other fauna species.

Significant ecological features

Eurabbie contains the depleted vegetation type Herb-rich Foothill Forest, is adjacent to the Langley Bushland Reserve, and is in close proximity to Cobaw State Forest.

Photograph acknowledgement

Amenities

House site: There is an existing cleared house site at Eurabbie.

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

Local area: Eurabbie is located in a fantastic lifestyle area. Enjoy the olive farms, small wineries and breweries, and farmers markets at nearby Kyneton and Lancefield.

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.

Directions

From Lancefield, take the C325 north for 2.4km, and then turn left onto Burke and Wills Track. After 10.5km, turn right onto Frosts Rd, and follow this for 3.5km. The property will be on the right.

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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.

Photograph acknowledgement

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).