Rare 936ha Black Mountain Estate Hits Market, Attracting Global Interest
A stunning 936-hectare property located just an hour and a half drive from Hobart has recently been put up for sale, and it is already drawing attention from around the world. Known as the Black Mountain Estate, this vast expanse of land situated on the Tasman Peninsula in Southern Tasmania is one of the region’s largest privately-owned native forests.
After 28 years of family ownership, this incredible estate is now available for purchase for the first time. As it stands, the property has captured the interest of potential buyers from various corners of the globe, highlighting the unique appeal and global appeal of Tasmania’s real estate market.
Colliers and @realty have listed the Black Mountain Estate for sale. Duncan McCulloch, the national director of Agribusiness at Colliers, believes that this property’s prime location at Stormlea, adjacent to Mt Raoul and Cape Raoul State Reserve, offers a pristine wilderness location with breathtaking ocean views. Additionally, he mentions that the estate boasts significant volumes of valuable hardwood timber, which presents various forestry opportunities, as well as potential avenues for biodiversity stewardship, carbon farming, or even tourism ventures.
Conveniently, Stormlea is just a short 17-minute drive from the popular tourist destination, the Port Arthur Historic Site, enhancing the property’s appeal.
The Black Mountain Estate predominantly features commercial hardwood species such as eucalyptus obliqua, with considerable areas also comprising eucalyptus regnans. The property boasts an average elevation of 307 meters above sea level, with kurosols as its main soil type.
One of the key advantages of the estate is its excellent accessibility and a high-quality road network, which allows for efficient transportation and future harvesting operations. This is essential for maximizing the potential of the property and its resources.
Adrian Whelan, a sales associate at @realty, reveals that the majority of the estate has been designated as Private Timber Reserves. This designation enables all forestry operations, including the establishment, growth, and harvesting of timber. In fact, the estate currently includes over 62,000 cubic meters of merchantable poles and an impressive 100,000 cubic meters of merchantable sawlog.
Forestry, tourism, and farming are the major economic activities in the Tasman Peninsula municipality, making this an area of great potential. The region is renowned for its exceptional natural assets and striking beauty, offering fantastic opportunities for recreation, including bushwalking, fishing, boating, and surfing.
To ensure transparency and provide accurate information to potential buyers, the owner enlisted the services of Technical Forest Services for an independent review of the standing timber on the site. Interested parties can obtain the relevant details through the appointed agents.
The Black Mountain Estate is currently available for purchase through an expression of interest, with the deadline set for November 16th at 4 pm (AEDT). This prestigious property presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for investors and nature enthusiasts alike to own a piece of Tasmania’s extraordinary landscape. With its immense size, stunning features, and limitless potential, the Black Mountain Estate is a true gem that captures the essence of Tasmania’s natural beauty.
