Escape the hustle and bustle to your very own private High-Country paradise in the tightly held Bendoc area of East Gippsland. Bendoc is a small, welcoming community not far from the New South Wales border. "Redbank" is an expansive property of over three hundred and fifty acres located on the sealed Bendoc-Orbost Road and comprising a mixture of open pasture, native bush, rainforest and regrowth Shining Gum plantation.
An all-weather access road sweeps its way down a ridgeline to a shed at the centre of the property. The shed is located such as to provide sweeping views over the lower reaches of the property and provides comfortable weekender accommodation with two bedrooms, a bathroom, study and a combined kitchen, living and dining area. A slow combustion wood heater provides warmth during the cooler months There is also a workshop and storage area. A second wing of the shed has separate accommodation including a bedroom, kitchen, second bathroom and its own slow combustion wood heater.
Power runs through the property, with an existing pole near the main shed however the owners elected to install an environmentally sustainable solar system complete with battery storage. The shed is also connected to a council approved septic system. There is also a fixed telephone line available for connection however good Telstra 4G reception is available across most of the property and NBN Fixed Wireless is already connected. Rainwater is collected in three large water tanks, whilst water can be pumped to a fourth from a dam or the river.
Below the shed is a levelled house site ready for your dream home. This site provides excellent views over the property and across to Mount Delegate. With power running by, your new home could easily be connected to the existing power lines or alternatively run off-grid. A high-roof three bay open front shed (approximately 20 x 9m) to the south of the main shed is currently used to store feed and machinery, whilst a huge three bay shed (approximately 20 x 14m) to the north is currently utilised as horse stables but could suit a variety of purposes. A levelled and fenced horse arena (approx. 30 x 40m) is also close by, perfect for the horse enthusiasts whilst a well designed set of cattle yards, complete with Vet Crush, make handling cattle easier.
The property has excellent water security with seven dams on the property, two of which are spring fed. The Bendoc River also runs through the lower reaches of the property. The land has been mostly cleared, there is an excellent track network across the property and along most external fence lines and there is an almost unlimited supply of firewood on the property. Fencing is in near-new excellent condition with most featuring galvanised stays, galvanised star pickets and six plain wires including a single electrified wire. There are seven paddocks in total, allowing for seasonal stock rotation. Some re-seeding of 'Shining Gum' has occurred after harvesting of plantation stocks around twelve years ago. These could be used by the new owner or, subject to the necessary approvals, harvested by a commercial operator.
The children or grandchildren won't need their devices here and will enjoy every minute of exploring the property. For the avid four-wheel drivers, motorbike riders, horse riders and outdoor enthusiasts there are plenty of State Forests and National Parks in the region to explore. Sambar Deer regularly move through the property and deer hunting is permitted in thousands of acres of the neighbouring State Forest. The current owners have successfully fished for trout in the Bendoc River and in one of the dams on the property. A short drive will have you in southern NSW where the trout fishing meccas of lakes Jindabyne and Eucumbene await, along with the NSW snowfields. Saltwater fishing and boating options on the South Coast of NSW are around two hours' drive. The property is also home to native wildlife including Kangaroos, Wallabies, Lyrebirds, Bandicoots and Greater Gliders.
The township of Bendoc is around five kilometres drive on a sealed road. Here you will find the Bendoc Hotel, a great place to enjoy a meal and catch up with the locals. The school bus also leaves from Bendoc. For supplies that you can't grow on the property yourself, nearby Delegate has a variety of specialist stores and eateries whilst Bombala is the closest major rural centre, around forty-five minutes' drive where there is an IGA supermarket, doctor and a hospital. Cooma is around two hours drive for all the major supermarkets, whilst Canberra is around three hours' drive.
Properties such as this rarely come on the market so don't miss this opportunity to invest in such a beautiful part of Victoria. Escape here full-time or alternatively get together with family or friends and purchase your very own high-country getaway! Please view our Virtual Tour online and contact Richard Ivey on 0401 113 310 for an Information Memorandum or to arrange an inspection.
Please note that this property is extremely private and thus can't be viewed from the Bendoc-Orbost Road. Please also note that inspections are strictly by prior appointment only.
