Situated within a short drive of the Fingal Valley township of Avoca, the opportunity has presented itself to acquire an established luxury ecotourism business. 'St Pauls River Cottages' is a fully developed farm stay consisting of 5.845 hectares*/14.44 acres* featuring two self-contained luxury cottages, owners/managers residence, livestock shelter and machinery shed's, strategic fencing and laneways, ideally suited to acquire as a 'walk-in/walk-out' business venture or establish a range of tourism pursuits.
Features Include:
- Two timber cottages (Circa 2004) which provide different experiences for guests:
o Trout Lodge: Sleeps up to four guests and is ideally set-up for the trout fishing enthusiast as the St Pauls River is only meters away.
o Willow Cottage: The romance retreat with a bespoke four poster bed to ensure a night of blissful slumber and king size bed in the second bedroom(which can be split to two single beds).
- Constructed using quality timber finishes, both cottages have a fully equipped kitchen; spacious bathroom and 'Carbon Neutral' rating which includes a 5Kw solar array, large rainwater tanks and Bio-septic system.
- Owner/mangers homestead (Circa 1968) offers accommodation of three-bedrooms, open plan living/kitchen with separate laundry. Improvements include reverse cycle air conditioner and updated kitchen appliances. The house is powered by a separate 5Kw solar array.
- Eight 'wallaby proofed' fenced paddocks with carrying capacity of 65 goats. A successful miniature goat stud 'Willow Creek Miniature Goats' has operated alongside the farmstay business. All paddocks are connected to water troughs and have established cocksfoot pasture.
- Machinery Shed. (16 M* X 8 M*); Goat Shelter Shed (9 M *X 6 M*) and Two Animal Shelters (2M * X 2M*). Recently installed underground power to all.
- Reception/office and Meeting room for up to 15 delegates.
- Feed room and workshop with double carport.
- Established orchard with a diverse range of fruit trees.
- Solar panel pumping for sourcing water from the St Pauls River stock and domestic water supply.
- High Speed wireless internet which is connected to all three buildings on the property.
- Established network of Tasmanian tourist operators to collaborate with for guest experience.
The property is within an hour's drive of Launceston Airport and Launceston CBD and/or 45 minutes of the Golden Beaches of the Tasman's East Coast via the scenic Old Coach Road.
'St Pauls River Cottages' is an opportunity not to be missed.
Note: Occupancy rates and development applications report for additional cabins are available upon request.
