D.A. APPROVED REGIONAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY – WARATAH – Whoever buys Lot 8 Waratah Road is going to be the beneficiary of the vendors determination, attention to detail and dedication to successfully gain Development Approval (D.A.) for improving this 4.163 hectare (10.3 acres approximately) right on the Waratah town boundary. The vendors have successfully achieved a D.A. with Planning Permits for the development of Infrastructure on the property including Campgrounds, Communal Building, Amenities Block, 4 bedroom Managers Residence and a Pepperberry Processing Building. The property boundary is fully fenced. The property features established native pepper berry trees along with Blackwood, Myrtle, Soapbush, Tallow-wood, Celerytop and other native flora toward the rear of the property and a permanent stream dissects the property.
Zoned rural resource and with a recently approved Development Approval by the Waratah/Wynyard Council this is an exciting canvas to complete the “paint by numbers” development for a purchaser wishing for rural life and business opportunity with 2 seasonal businesses. From here the new owner will have the opportunity to run a cottage tourism enterprise in conjunction with “Wilderness Tasmania” town living, and to establish permanent infrastructure and live on site (meeting planning scheme approvals). A rural setting at the edge of the Waratah community and with all the West and North West Coast Tourism attractions within easy commute. Waratah is becoming a very popular destination for tourism and camping for short term Wilderness escapes, as well as longer term bases for motor home and caravan nomads.
A jewel of this property is the permanent, year round flowing stream that never stops, just the width and depth of the water changes with the seasons. With an average rainfall of approximately 2 metres at Waratah is explains why this wonderful watercourse keeps flowing. The vendors have been diligent in maintaining the native flora and keeping the property clear in preparation for developments.
Other features advantaging this property are ease of access to town amenities (within 1 kilometre of the village centre); bitumen road frontage for ease of access; power availability at the road frontage available for connection; or the opportunity for off the grid living with hydro (from the running stream), wind or solar; or a combination of all three depending on season. The boundaries of the property are fully fenced, with a balance of the property cleared and the remainder featuring native cool temperate alpine trees along with the many pepperberry trees which can contribute income.
An overview of the approved property plans is included in attached photos and floorplans. More detailed information of the approval is available to interested parties. None of the infrastructure included in the approval has been established by the vendors, their foresight in seeking approval will benefit a new owner in both time and expense gaining approval. Any amendments or variance to the Permit by a new owner may require further approval to be sought (STCA).
Waratah provides some quite spectacular scenery, fresh crisp air and water and certainly provides extreme value for money for people wanting to live within a community but don’t want to be in a main stream urban environment. The surrounding countryside and National Parks provide for some outstanding recreational and bushwalking opportunities, while native wildlife and fauna is another major attraction to the area. The township has local hotel, parks, waterfall, coffee shop, roadhouse and many other amenities and attractions that draw people to the Alpine tablelands both as residents and tourists.
Waratah is approximately 635 metres above sea level, the village has a static population of approximately 270 permanent residents. The local hotel and roadhouse are both family owned businesses, and the post office is an all transaction enterprise servicing the community. Waratah has no major industry so has no pollution for concern, it is a very eye pleasing part of Tasmania with its small lakes and spectacular waterfall directly accessible and visible on the main street
Between one and one and a half hours drive of all major North West Coastal towns from Wynyard to Latrobe, including the major centres of Burnie and Devonport an astute purchaser wanting a few acres at a reasonable price will immediately find this property attractive with its clean presentation and ease of access with bitumen road frontage and proximity to town and amenities. If you are looking for a quiet lifestyle, with community activities (examples are Men’s Shed, indoor bowls twice weekly, and a local choir are just a few. Close to Cradle Mountain (40 minutes drive) and being the eastern boundary to the Tarkine provides recreation at the doorstep.
Sushames Real Estate trusts in the information in this document which has been sourced from means which are considered reliable. Prospective purchasers are recommended to carry out their own due diligence regarding permits, measurements, and boundary positions prior to settlement.