Thriving eco-tourism opportunity lifestyle family estate or shared community. The possibilities are endless!
Live your dream lifestyle or combine your passion for nature and your entrepreneurial imagination, at this internationally celebrated nature retreat that has the potential and scope for expediential eco-tourism growth.
This property is the essence of tranquillity. Your soul will be nourished in every waking moment.
An amazing opportunity exists for anyone who has ever dreamed of owning their own pocket of protected nature with the bonus of a self-sustainable off-grid lifestyle retreat to fall in love with and call home.
All the hard work has been done with systems in place for you to walk in, put your feet up, relax and soak in the tranquillity of having your very own 42 hectares (104 acres) of Tasmanian nature comprising of 2 (two) freehold titles that can be purchased together or separately.
Nestled in lush green hills this eco- retreat or/lifestyle property is only 45 minutes from Hobart, and 10 minutes from Huonville, a bustling regional centre located in the heart of the stunning Huon Valley.
Discover the magic of disconnecting from daily life and connecting with nature. Spend precious time strolling through old growth forest to your own waterfall, breathing in the pristine clean air that is Tasmania. You will be surrounded by large old growth trees, Eucalyptus, Myrtle, Sassafras and 5-meter-high treeferns, while the village area vegetation is rich with open fern wattle groves and lush moss blanketed grounds.
The property is immersed in the beauty of a spectacular rainforest and home to an abundance of wildlife. It is surrounded by conservation covenanted private properties and Russel Ridge Conservation Area. The heartfelt passionate legacy of the current owners ensures that this untouched paradise and its surroundings, remains protected.
The landscape also provides ancient habitat for threatened and endangered species including the Tasmanian Devil, spotted tail quoll, eastern quoll, Tasmanian wedge tail eagle, masked owl, grey goshawk and swift parrot. Frequently seen species include brushtail possum, Rufous and Bennett's wallabies and currowongs; no two days will ever be the same.
Within the 42 hectares (104 acres) you will have your very own forest. Here begins the, - 5km of well constructed bush walking tracks, cascading waterfall, and vistas looking over the valley to invigorate the soul and capture the imagination.
The reception centre and main accommodation is fitted with a commercial kitchen, a large living zone with free standing wood heater, a second kitchen, tranquil bedroom, office, front verandah. The private yard is filled with the abundant and friendly wildlife watching you, watching them.
Included in the purchase of this extraordinary property and hidden within your forest oasis are 4 more self-contained spacious cabins, all complete with private balconies, kitchens, bathrooms, wood heaters and delightful outdoor baths to complete the experience.
There are 2 deluxe glamping tepees also kept cosy in the cooler months with wood heaters, adjacent camping zones, and campervan sites. The communal undercover kitchen and bathroom plus composting toilet facilities are also features.
You have the opportunity to create a dream space to live in offering immense tranquility and the chance to continue this unique and hugely successful eco-tourism business. The retreat accommodation business, 'Huon Bush Retreats' complete with Green Tourism Certification is an established profitable business which has successfully been running since 2004. An eco-sustainable model, off-grid and carbon positive in operation, offering solar electricity, gas, wood, solar water heating and fresh clean rainwater. The accommodation units are perfectly designed for tranquil weekends for couples, family getaways with room for children to explore and play, or enough space for corporate professional development groups to clear the mind and think creatively.
Only a short idyllic 45-minute drive from Hobart's CBD the Huon Bush Retreat sits at the tourism gateway to the enchanting south. Surrounded by a valley of rural producers, bio-dynamic farms, award-winning wineries, apple growers, cider houses, and cellar doors the location is a locavore foodie dream. For adventurous spirits the Huon offers an abundance of activities including Huon River kayaking, Hartz Mountain hiking, cave exploring at Hastings Caves, fishing off local jetties, or walking one of the many pristine coastal beaches.
Discover the magic of what could be your very own nature oasis.
Contact Alison for an information memorandum or to arrange a private inspection of the property.
