388 Glen Road, Craven Via Gloucester NSW 2422

Nestled just over 3km off Bucketts Way, this expansive 518.2-hectare (1,280-acre) property offers a rare blend of privacy, natural beauty, and practicality. Positioned on the western edge of The Glen Nature Reserve, it boasts a stunning mix of native forest, cleared areas, and the picturesque Wards River meandering through its landscape. Located 23km south of Gloucester and 35km north of Stroud, this vast landholding is ideal for those seeking a sustainable lifestyle, an adventure retreat, or a unique investment in selective timber harvesting. Several well-formed trails criss-cross the property, leading to elevated points with breathtaking views, while one of the cleared areas provides a hidden sanctuary for a private cabin, workshop, and sawmill infrastructure.

A self-sufficient, off-grid weekender cabin offers comfortable accommodation, comprising two bedrooms, open-plan living with a kitchen, air conditioning, a bathroom, and a spacious covered deck with an outdoor kitchen perfect for alfresco living. Powered by solar and a generator, the cabin is complemented by a 20,000-litre water tank. Additional structures include a large machinery shed, a sawmill (machinery excluded), and other practical improvements. With a Private Native Forestry (PNF) Plan valid until 2029, the property presents an excellent opportunity for continued sustainable logging or a conservation retreat teeming with native flora and wildlife.

This exceptional property offers a unique chance to secure a significant landholding in a well-connected, yet private location on the Sydney/Newcastle side of Gloucester. Whether you're seeking an income-generating venture, a recreational escape, or a secluded lifestyle immersed in nature, this property is a rare find.

Property Features:-

• Size & Landuse: 518.2 ha (1,280 acres) with approx. 15 ha (37 acres) cleared land ideal for a home site (STCA), campsite, or small scale grazing.
• Accessibility: Frontage to Glen Road, just over 3kms of well graded unsealed road from Bucketts Way at Craven.
• Water Supply: Wards River flows through the property, fed by Cherry Tree Creek, inludes multiple waterholes, a large dam, and several smaller dams.
• Natural Environment: Diverse forest species including blue gum, mahogany, cedar, spotted gum, brush box, and turpentine. Rich in birdlife & wildlife.
• Topography & Views: Elevation from 180m to 420m, offering spectacular views from higher points.
• Accommodation: Off-grid 2-bedroom cabin with open-plan living/kitchen, air conditioning, bathroom, solar power, generator, and large covered deck with outdoor kitchen.
• Infrastructure: 20,000L water tank, entry gate, rural fencing, sawmill & finishing mill (machinery excluded), machinery shed, and additional structures.
• Current Use & Zoning: Selective logging under a Private Native Forestry Plan (valid until Nov 2029); zoned RU1 (Primary Production) & RU2 (Rural Landscape).

For further details or to arrange an inspection, contact John Booth at Elders Real Estate Gloucester on 0417 230 236. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity!

Disclaimer: We have obtained all information herein from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.