There are few places like Musselroe. The area’s climate is the mildest in Tasmania – here you can walk on quiet white sandy beaches, through pristine natural forest, or just enjoy the benefits of country living.

Musselroe Estate is a magnificent rural property situated in one of the unique but remote areas of north east Tasmania originally farming land, today it has approval for a 5 star resort, 320 residences, golf course and other tourist amenities.

Area
1,908.3ha (4,715.4 acres). Unrestricted freehold.

Situation and Services
A wonderful location 50mins flying time from Melbourne and approx 150km drive north east of Launceston. Local towns and villages include Gladstone 20km, and Scottsdale 87km.

Eco Tourism
The Estate is surrounded by Mount William National Park, Musselroe Coastal Reserve and Great Musselroe River. The property is also close to the internationally acclaimed Bay of Fires resort rated by Lonely Planet as the best tourist destination in the world.

There is an abundance of wildlife ranging from Forester kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, Tasmanian devils and quolls. Birdlife is in abundance, and the River and ocean provide outstanding fishing, including some of the best river fishing in Australia. The bay provides sheltered and protected deep anchorage facilities for boats enjoying the excellent boating conditions. The surfing beaches on the foreshore have pristine white sand.

The elevation of the farm provides amazing 180 degree views to the north east and the Furneaux Islands and Bass Strait.

The Resort
There is DA approval for a 100 suite 5 star resort, 320 residences, a golf course and a range of other tourist related amenities. Other international resort facilities including Bay of Fires and Barnbougle Dunes Golf Resorts are situated nearby.

The Homestead
The magnificent homestead was designed by
one of Australia’s leading architects Espie Dods. This magnificent 1,120sqm 7 bedroom homestead (c1985 1987) provides a baronial feel with its high ceilings and huge log fireplaces, and large natural light filled rooms many with ocean and island views. It includes 5 bathrooms, drawing, dining and billiard rooms and a large country kitchen/living area. The oak flooring and custom made doors and windows showcase some of Tasmania’s leading hardwoods.

The Farm
The Estate has run 450 breeding cows, it may also be suited to fat lambs. Whilst the operating infrastructure has been removed Musselroe is surrounded by some of Tasmania’s best known rural properties, including Rushy Lagoon.

Manager’s Homestead – An excellent cement rendered 4 bedroom (circa 1990′s) home, with magnificent views across the Estate and Bass Strait, with the Furneaux Islands in the background.

Rainfall – Approx 700mm rainfall

Water – Bounded by the Great Musselroe River on the west, the Estate includes the magnificent 300MgL Lake Musselroe and an 80MgL storage dam, together with a series of stock dams throughout.

Subdivision
Potential to subdivide into 3 lots, or be developed into a tourist/eco resort.

Commercial Airstrip
An excellent 1,350m long all weather’ gravel strip suitable for light planes up to small jets.

The future of Musselroe Estate is undoubtedly with its outstanding tourist potential
including its approved development application for a 5 star resort, residences
and golf course. The Estate has the potential to become yet another
international tourist landmark in north east Tasmania.