Location
The property is located a short distance from both Paynesville and Bairnsdale with nearby access to the Gippsland Lakes. East Gippsland wilderness, snowfields at Dinner Plain and Mt Hotham are all within easy reach.
'Wattlewood'
Address: 480 Barkhill Road, Forge Creek VIC 3875
Region: East Gippsland
Size: 70.4 hectares
Conservation covenant: Yes
Contact
John Riches, Elders Estate Agent, Bairnsdale
0402 082 643
john.riches@eldersrealestate.com.au
As you drive into Wattlewood you leave the world behind and enjoy a diversity of grasses, wildflowers and many orchid species. Diverse fauna with antechinus, sugar gliders, wallabies, koala, kangaroos, lizards and frogs. Bird life abounds with more than 60 species observed: wedge-tailed eagle, Sacred kingfisher, Pardalote. A rural escape, but close to facilities and recreational opportunities. The property is listed as Box-Gum Grassy Woodland, of high conservation significance within the Gippsland Plains Bioregion.
The delightful poured earth studio has 140,000 litres fresh water storage and is powered by 3 kw solar system. The largest dam near the studio provides an attractive backdrop. Extensive high quality shedding includes an enclosed floored area, boat storage and implement shed. Access to the property is by remote control solar gate and it’s surrounded by farmland, gullies and is close to the lake system.
