Colebrook
50 ha, offers over $370,000
Marked by impressive sandstone cliff escarpments, tall forests and a clear northern slope facing over the Cole River valley, this 50 hectare property in the hills above Colebrook borders and complements existing conservation areas. Located just 45 minutes north-east of Hobart, it is the perfect place build a home in your own private nature reserve.
Sitting at 350 to 530 metres above sea level, this property contains steep sloping ridgelines, valleys and an impressive escarpment just to the south of the property boundary. with geology consisting of sandstone and dolerite.
Stringy bark forests dominate the western area with threatened vegetation communities present in the east, including;
- Tasmanian blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus) dry forest and woodland,
- silver peppermint (Eucalyptus tenuiramis) forest and woodland on sediments, and
- black peppermint (Eucalyptus amygdalina) forest and woodland on sandstone.
Known nesting sites for peregrine falcons are present and Tasmanian devil, wedge-tailed eagles and masked owl (Tasmanian) can be expected to be regular visitors.
The property enhances existing conservation values on adjacent reserves, as it shares boundaries with Alpha Pinnacle Conservation Area (PWS- 275 ha), which further connects to TLC’s 455 hectare Flat Rock Reserve and the Southern Midlands Council 377 hectare Chauncy Vale Reserve. There are also multiple conservation covenants connected to these public and private reserves.
Protecting the Conservation values
To provide permanent protection for the conservation values on the property, a Conservation Covenant will be registered on the land title before finalising the property sale..
The property will contain an Exclusion Zone of about 4 hectares on the cleared northern slopes of the property, providing ample sun and northern views into the Coal River Valley. Within the Exclusion Zone future custodians may clear vegetation and construct a building (subject to council approval where required). Outside of thisarea, the covenant will allow for essential management activities (eg construction and maintenance of boundary fences) and for appropriate recreational activities (eg walking).
Infrastructure and Services
The property is located 7km from the small community of Colebrook and a 45 minute drive from Hobart CBD. It is accessed via council maintained Springhill Bottom Road and then a right of way (accessed via gate locked) in fair condition travels approximately 1000m to the property boundary.
Electricity is available approximately 1.8 kilometres away on Springhill Bottom Road. It is expected that te Exclusion Zone is large enough to allow flexibility around potential building sites
Once the Conservation Covenant is finalised, a Nature Conservation Plan will be available for the new owners, ensuring any threats to conservation values can be managed into the future.
This property has been purchased with funds generously donated to the TLC Revolving Fund. All funds from this sale return to provide opportunity to purchase and protect additional properties.