A UNIQUE farming property, boasting 360-degree views from the highest point in the Bass Hills, above the rural settlement of Woolamai, has sold for $4,681,000 or $21,976 per acre.
However, according to the selling agent, Scott Andersen of Andersen Property Specialists, San Remo, it was the exceptional qualities of the property that took it to the “very pleasing” result.
“It’s on the highest point of the hills, in fact, there’s a marker there on the land to identify the highest point,” said Scott this week.
“The views are 360 degrees, right around the coast, and you can’t be built out.”
But it’s not as if would-be buyers didn’t get their chance to jump in. The property has been on the market for three months, in two parcels, the 213 acre (86.2 hectares) site with ample shedding and a five-bedroom farmhouse which sold on Thursday, May 4, and a 126 acre (51 ha) section with similar views, yet to be sold.
“Part of the original property, with similar views, is still to be sold. It’s 126 acres with a permit to build,” said Scott.
Commenting on the interest in farming properties in Bass Coast, Scott said there was still strong interest.
“If it’s good grazing land and not to hilly, it is still selling well, or land with big views. Interest has cooled for your steeper country,” he said.
The 213-acre property, located at 16 Beacon Road, Woolamai, was advertised as “a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure a unique, large rural holding, with spectacular, panoramic views across Western Port Bay to the Islands and the Mornington Peninsula, as well as to Bass Strait taking in Wilsons Prom and north to Mount Baw Baw.
“Held in the same family for half a century, this outstanding property sits on the highest peak of the Bass Hills and the surrounding views are unparalleled across the district.
“Situated in the rolling hills of South Gippsland renowned for rich, fertile pastures, this farm features prime agricultural land with a strong fertiliser history, multiple shedding options, including large hayshed, good dams, shelter belts and tracks and a history of excellent weed management.
“The old dairy has been converted with race and stock holding facilities. The machinery shed has three-phase power, concrete floor and adjacent concrete water tanks.
“A five-bedroom farmhouse with established gardens is centrally located featuring classic dado walls, cork and timber floorboards, plumbing for hydronic heating and exudes country style.
“A wood fire pizza oven completes the private bricked outdoor entertaining area with just the sounds of birds and frogs from the nearby dam for company.”
Maybe you missed this one, but with a 126-acre section of the original dairy farm still to be sold, it’s not too late, and with it the chance to build your own home on a blank canvass, set among magnificent rural and coastal views.
For further details or to arrange an inspection, contact Scott Andersen at Andersen Property Specialists, San Remo on 0409 785 846.
