70 Wares Road, Barongarook, Vic 3249

Discover your own peaceful bushland sanctuary, where native wildlife, established gardens and beautiful natural surroundings combine to create a truly unique lifestyle opportunity.

Set amongst approximately 11.1 acres (4.5ha) of picturesque native bushland in Barongarook, this remarkable property offers the perfect escape for nature lovers, gardening enthusiasts and those seeking their own private recreational retreat, just a short drive from Colac.

A winding bush track leads through the trees to a peaceful clearing featuring a substantial permitted Colourbond shed, providing practical storage and workspace facilities surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Australian bush.

The shed includes a wood heater, kitchen sink connected to tank water and rainwater storage, offering useful facilities for gardening, maintenance and other permitted activities.

One of the property’s standout features is its impressive established orchard and productive garden areas, thoughtfully developed and nurtured by the current owners over the past 20 years, watered by a battery operated timer.

The kangaroo-proof orchard features established hazelnut trees, while a protected netted growing area accommodates six blueberry bushes and strawberry plantings. Dedicated vegetable gardens have supported an extensive variety of seasonal produce, including potatoes, pumpkins, beans, tomatoes and zucchini.

The gardens have been carefully developed, creating an appealing opportunity for those interested in horticulture, sustainable gardening and growing their own produce.

An extensive watering system adds further appeal, with water pumped from the property’s dam to two elevated storage tanks before being gravity-fed through five irrigation lines controlled by battery-operated timers. Additional rainwater tanks collect water from the shed roof, providing a practical water storage system to support the established gardens.

Beyond the productive gardens, the property is a haven for native flora and fauna.
Beautiful native vegetation includes towering eucalypts, banksias, wattles, grass trees, native orchids and an assortment of ferns, creating a diverse natural environment that changes with the seasons.

Kangaroos and wallabies are regular visitors, while echidnas, blue-tongue lizards and an abundance of birdlife can also be found throughout the property. Colourful blue wrens, kookaburras, rosellas and cockatoos add to the peaceful atmosphere, while frogs can often be heard around the dam in the evenings.

Walking tracks meander through the bushland, offering opportunities to explore the property’s natural beauty, observe wildlife or simply enjoy the tranquillity of your own private surroundings.
Whether you’re searching for a secluded recreational retreat, an established orchard and gardening project, or your own substantial parcel of native bushland to enjoy and maintain, this exceptional property offers something truly special.

With approximately 4.5 hectares of natural beauty, established infrastructure and years of thoughtful cultivation, opportunities like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find.

Important Property Information
The existing Colourbond shed has a building permit for shed purposes only and does not have an occupancy permit or approval for residential habitation. The shed is not approved for use as a dwelling or accommodation.

Purchasers should make their own enquiries with Colac Otway Shire Council regarding permitted uses, planning controls and any future development opportunities.

Please confirm directions on your phone before leaving Colac as there is little to no service once you get on to Robinsons road & Parkes Lodge road.

*All information about the property has been provided to Richardson Real Estate by third parties. Richardson Real Estate has not verified the information and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. Parties should make and rely on their own enquiries in relation to this property.