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VIC › Cabbage Tree Creek › Old Princes Hwy
$930,000
For sale
Asking
5
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
8
Car spaces
9,557 m²
Land
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No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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Price evidence
Asking
$930,000
Asking · $97/m² of land
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Cabbage Tree Creek at a glance
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$56,851 on top of the price (6.1% extra)
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Records
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Capital growth
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Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
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Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
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Verdict
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Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
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Evidence
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Development optionality of this lot
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Nearby development pipeline
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Honest achievable rent
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Rental supply pressure
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Why is this cheap?
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Lot-level flood
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Catalyst exposure
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This lot's DA history
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Statutory land value versus ask
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Cabbage Tree Creek at a glance
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Listed by Orbost & District Real EstateWHERE LIFESTYLE MEETS INCOME IN THE HEART OF EAST GIPPSLAND
A stunning B&B retreat nestled in native bushland, with Cabbage Tree Creek flowing past the front door - renovated and ready for its next chapter. Rarely does a property come to market that genuinely offers the best of both worlds promising a breathtaking lifestyle and a proven income stream, all wrapped up in one extraordinary package.
Welcome to Bird Songs, 30 Old Princes Highway, Cabbage Tree Creek.
KEY FEATURES:
• Established B&B with income potential - Bird Songs, Cabbage Tree Creek
• Ideal tree change opportunity - lifestyle property with built-in income capability
• Perfect for large families - multiple living areas, five bedrooms and expansive outdoor space
• Three-level property completed in the early 2000's, total 314m2 (approx.)
• Fully renovated main living areas including designer chef's kitchen, main bedroom and main bathroom
• Five bedrooms, all with heating and ceiling fans - four with private balconies
• Striking open-plan living with timber post and beam construction, glass atrium ceiling and slow-combustion heater
• Formal dining room - doubles as conference or retreat space
• Multiple bathrooms and guest facilities across all three levels
• Generous, covered patios, wraparound balcony and deck - 144m2 of outdoor living
• Solar panels and large-capacity water tanks
• Two car carport, outdoor parking for up to 8 vehicles or large boats and caravans + storage shed
• Productive fruit, citrus and nut trees
• Surrounded by native vegetation with Cabbage Tree Creek and abundant East Gippsland birdlife
• 20 minutes to Orbost, 15 minutes to Cape Conran Coastal Park
• Everything to run the B&B Business will transfer with the sale.
Construction of the B&B was completed in the early 2000's and set on a generous parcel surrounded by native East Gippsland vegetation, this remarkable three-level property has been thoughtfully renovated throughout its main living areas, including a stunning designer chef's kitchen, a beautifully appointed main bedroom and a fully renovated main bathroom. The result is a property that feels fresh, considered and ready to welcome its next owners from day one.
The heart of the home is the expansive open-plan living area which is a large striking space defined by timber look floors and a slow-combustion wood heater. The designer kitchen is a genuine showpiece: sage green Shaker cabinetry, rich timber benchtops, quality stainless steel appliances and a large island that makes catering for a crowd - whether guests or family - a pleasure rather than a chore.
A formal dining room doubles as a conference or private retreat space boasting soaring timber post and beam construction with light flooding in through a dramatic glass atrium ceiling, creating the kind of space that stops people in their tracks the moment they walk through the door, adding yet another layer of flexibility to an already versatile property. Accommodation across three levels provides five generously sized bedrooms, each with heating and ceiling fans, and four opening directly onto their own private balconies. Each room has its own distinct character - from the dramatic stone feature walls of the lower-level suite to the light-filled upper rooms with sweeping treetop outlooks. Whether hosting paying guests or a houseful of family and friends, there is space here for everyone to spread out and feel at home.
For the couple dreaming of a tree change with purpose, Bird Songs offers exactly that - a move away from the city grind into a lifestyle property that also generates income. Run the B&B on your own terms, scale it up, or simply enjoy the space while the property works for you. For the large family seeking something truly different, the multiple living areas, generous bedroom count, expansive outdoor spaces and endless natural surroundings make this a property where memories are made for generations.
Outside, the property continues to impress. A two-car carport and up to 8 outdoor spaces (or large vehicle parking for boats and caravans), a storage shed, productive fruit, citrus and nut trees, and substantial water storage all speak to the self-sufficiency that makes this kind of lifestyle genuinely sustainable. Solar panels keep running costs in check, and the native vegetation surrounding the property attracts a spectacular array of birdlife - a drawcard for the growing eco-tourism and birdwatching market, and a daily reminder of just how good life can be out here.
The location is superb. Just 20 minutes from Orbost and 15 minutes from the pristine Cape Conran Coastal Park, Bird Songs sits perfectly between the services of town and the wild beauty of the coast. For those exploring the Snowy River country, the Croajingolong wilderness or the East Gippsland High Country, this is the ultimate base.
* Total building area: 314m2 (approx.) across three levels, with covered patios, a balcony and deck providing an additional 144m2 of outdoor living.
* The B&B business including upper floor furniture, guest linin, crockery, business name & intellectual property and future bookings will all transfer with the sale of the property.
Inspections & Enquiries
• Flexible inspection times available - simply reach out and we'll arrange a suitable time
• Video walkthroughs available for qualified buyers
• Please contact our office to request a copy of the Contract of Sale (if prepared) and Section 32
• Consumer Affairs Victoria Property Checklist available upon request
Disclaimer: All information is provided by third parties and, while believed to be correct, is not guaranteed. Orbost Real Estate accepts no liability. Purchasers should conduct their own investigations before relying on this information.
Listing description written by Luke Oakley, Orbost & District Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.