Lot 1 & 2 McCombes Road, Creek Junction
For Sale $420,000 - Lifestyle
Truly a loved 79 Acre private getaway, owned for 50 years, boasting stunning timber country with its own thriving Eco System.
Soak in the smells of the timbered landscape, camp and relax under the magnificent towering Oak trees, walk down to Shingle Hut creek, which runs through the length of the property, and discover the lovely age old tree ferns. Within the timberlands are pockets of grazing land, home to an abundance of local wildlife/ birdlife, all making this an ideal hideaway from the hustle and bustle of life.
Private and picturesque timbered country in 2 allotments, with the adjoining rear neighbour being within a public conservation and resource zone.
Main entrance is from McCombes road. The original weatherboard hut is set amidst the stunning age old Oak trees. Continue to explore across the Shingle Hut Creek/soaks and the land eventually starts to rise up into the hill section. Attractive established bushland, showcasing a variety of large native established trees/ shrubs/ plants and granite rocks.
Look for local fauna, which includes kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, echidnas, koalas, and an abundance of birdlife. Go for horse rides, walks or just camp and soak in the untouched environment. McCombes road ideal for horse riding.
Shingle Hut Creek is an ephemeral or seasonal stream. While it features a defined watercourse with pools, dense native vegetation, and perched bogs, it typically flows only during the wetter months. Depending on rainfall, parts of the creek bed will dry out during the hotter summer and autumn seasons.
Location/ Area: Located in the beautiful Creek Junction / Strathbogie region, within a short drive to state forests. 10mins drive to Strathbogie Township offering a general store/ post office, primary school, community centre and an impressive 18 hole golf course.
Centrally located to Euroa, Violet Town, Strathbogie. Travel from Creek Junction across to Lima near the Midland Hwy. Benalla 50mins, Shepparton 1 hour. Mansfield under an hour away. Melbourne 2hrs 20hrs.
"Take the time to come and explore this special property".
Read below additional local interesting information relating to Creek Junction /Strathbogie Region
The McCombes Road/Creek Junction area near Fosters Lane is a vital habitat corridor within the Strathbogie Ranges. The riparian zones and rocky streams support endangered fish like the Macquarie Perch, Trout Cod, and the Platypus. Additionally, protected woodland birds (e.g., Swift Parrot) and rare mammals (e.g., Greater Glider) are found in the region.
The diverse ecology in and around these waterways and surrounding woodlands is highly concentrated with specific species: Aquatic & Riparian Fauna: Key protected species include the Macquarie Perch (Macquaria australasica) and Trout Cod (Maccullochella macquariensis) in Sevens Creek.
Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) are also prevalent in the deep pools and woody debris. Flora: The junction's rocky creek lines support Riparian Shrubland. Canopy cover features River Bottlebrush (Callistemon sieberi), Varnish Wattle (Acacia verniciflua), and Sweet Bursaria (Bursaria spinosa).
The understory is a rich mix of sedges, rushes, and wildflowers. Birdlife: The tree-lined roadsides and creek junctions serve as critical refuges for the critically endangered Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor), Square-tailed Kite, Turquoise Parrot, and Gang-Gang Cockatoo.
