159 Greys Lane Girvan, 2425 NSW
A Rare 167.68 Hectare Biobanking Retreat - Privacy, Scale & Opportunity
Welcome to 159 Greys Lane, Girvan - a remarkable 167.68-hectare Biobanking property offering vast natural beauty, income potential, and the perfect escape from the everyday. This exceptional landholding delivers the best of both worlds: protected bushland sanctuary and usable non-Biobank areas ideal for lifestyle living or future development (STCA).
Property Highlights:
• 167.68 hectares of stunning native Australian bushland with two non-Biobank areas
• First building envelope: approx. 5 hectares, positioned on the ridge with sweeping north-westerly views - perfect for your dream home, hobby farm, or equestrian pursuits (STCA)
• Second site: approx. 1.7 hectares, featuring a current non-DA approved dwelling
• Multiple trails throughout the property leading to elevated lookouts and breath-taking valley views
• All-weather access road delivering you directly to the front of the main building envelope
• Close to power and featuring a large, level building area
Prime Location - Set in a peaceful and secluded pocket of Girvan, yet within easy reach of major destinations:
• 1 hr 15 min south to Newcastle
• 1 hr 20 min north to Forster
• 45 min to Hawks Nest Beach
• 2 hrs 25 min to Sydney CBD
Enjoy the best of both the Hunter Valley and Mid North Coast, all from your private bushland retreat.
Biobanking Benefits:
• This property forms part of the NSW Government's Biobanking (Biodiversity Offsets) Scheme, ensuring the long-term preservation of its pristine natural habitat.
• Key advantages include:
• Land tax exemption (if used as a secondary or investment property)
• Annual management income provided by the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT)
• Flexibility to self-manage or engage contractors for approved land management tasks
• We are currently in Year 2 of the active management plan, with all reports submitted and payments current. Annual inspections by the BCT ensure compliance and ongoing funding.
• Typical management activities include:
• Weed control (e.g., lantana, tobacco weed, and other invasives)
• Feral pest management
• Trail and fencing maintenance
For more information about Biobanking and its requirements, visit the NSW Government website:
https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/biodiversity-offsets-scheme
A Golden Opportunity
This outstanding 167.68-hectare holding represents a rare chance to secure an expansive and affordable piece of Australian bushland - a true escape with future potential, minimal neighbours, and an income-producing environmental agreement.
Own it, manage it, and enjoy it - knowing the land's natural beauty is protected for generations to come.
Rates: $662/qtr
For further information please call Scott Hunter on 0448 870 068
Disclaimer: We have in preparing this document used our best endeavours to ensure the information contained is true and accurate, but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements contained. Interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained in this document.
For Sale $750,000
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Inspection of this property is available strictly by arrangement only.
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Scott Hunter