'Karra Downs' A landmark waterfront estate of rare scale and natural beauty
Exceptional waterfront landholding situated on the scenic coastline of South Eastern Australia, enjoying 1.8km* of absolute water frontage to Bancroft Bay, one of Australia's most picturesque inland waterways located 310 kms East of Melbourne.
'Karra Downs' is the ultimate rural retreat comprising a luxury home, manager's house and an unrenovated Victorian home, located within close proximity to a vast range of recreational and eco-tourism attractions including some of Australia's most beautiful waterways, surf beaches, spectacular walking and biking trails, equine pursuits, in addition to Victoria's high country and gourmet alpine townships. Positioned near the charming lakeside village of Metung, 'Karra Downs' occupies a highly versatile and picturesque 180 acres* of gently undulating land ideally suited to a range of agricultural, recreational and lifestyle endeavours, in one of the region's most tranquil settings. Selected as a WWI army base for its strategic vantage points, the property boasts panoramic water vistas across the Bass Strait.
'Karra Downs' features extensive accommodation in three dwellings, quality working infrastructure, established improved pastures, an abundance of natural water supply, and a private jetty on Boxes Creek, in addition to highly versatile and productive land.
Property highlights:
- 160A Nungurner Jetty Road: 54.23 hectares (134 acres) approx.
- 68 Heaths Road: 20 hectares approx. featuring:
Architecturally designed four-bedroom, two bathroom (main bedroom with ensuite and walk in wardrobe) home featuring multiple formal and informal living and dining areas, galley kitchen and expansive entertaining deck overlooking the tranquil water vistas
Four-bedroom managers cottage with two-bathrooms featuring a generously sized kitchen with walk-in pantry and multiple spacious living areas overlooking Boxes Creek
Three bedroom unrenovated weatherboard home
Quality working improvements including machinery/hay shed, cattle yards and fully enclosed sundry shed/workshop comprising concrete floor
Abundant water supply via five natural catchment dams and connection to town water
Highly versatile and productive gently undulating topography, complemented by timbered areas which provide abundant shade and shelter for livestock
Good quality of fencing comprising a combination of hinge joint and barb wire
Extensive pasture improvement including an established selection of ryegrass, kikuyu, white dutch clover and paspalum
Ideally suited to agricultural, equine, recreational and/or ecotourism pursuits
Reliable 721mm* (28 inches)* average annual rainfall
Located 8km* from Metung Village, 18km* West of Lakes Entrance, 34km* South East of Bairnsdale and 310km* East of Melbourne