41 Fryers-Taradale Road, Fryerstown VIC 3451

Approximately 141 acres of bushland, 14 minutes from Castlemaine by car. A gated entry opens to gravel tracks that lead through the property, and the views carry across the district. The setting suits an off-grid retreat. A planning permit has been issued in the past for a dwelling, which gives a future owner a useful place to begin.

On the level site where a home could be built sits a long timber-framed shed of approximately 418sqm. It has a concrete floor, lighting, power and multiple access doors, and it opens to a wide gravel forecourt. Built into the centre of the shed is simple accommodation of approximately 76sqm. A kitchen and living area is warmed by a wood heater, and sliding doors look out over the clearing to the treeline. There are two bedrooms, one fitted with bunks, and a bathroom with a shower. Plywood linings and corrugated iron keep the feel honest and the setting close to the land.

A separate carport of approximately 226sqm on a concrete base offers high-clearance parking for six vehicles. Nearby, a timber shelter and stone fireplace stand in the clearing, ready for long afternoons outdoors. A 125,000-litre concrete water tank supports the site.

There are other potential building locations (STCA). The most striking is an elevated, levelled site higher on the property. From here the bush falls away in every direction, and the view carries across the treetops to Mount Franklin and the ranges beyond.

The excavated tracks give access throughout the property. Two small dams sit within the bush, and the north-east boundary adjoins Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park. The land is quiet and private, and rich in native flora and fauna.

Space, infrastructure and a planning history are already in place. What comes next is yours to shape.

Access is via Escott Road off Crocodile Reservoir Road.

Property Features

• Area Views
• Bush Retreat
• Car Parking - Surface
• Dam
• Rural
• Shed