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Phillip Island Region

Bluestone Cottage

A bushland/garden sanctuary located in the coastal hamlet of Tenby Point

A unique, beautifully finished 3br 'provincial' cottage nestled within a 1/3rd acre bush/garden sanctuary, the bluestone extracted from a nearby extinct volcano on Phillip Island. The cottage is located in the equally unique and historic settlement of Tenby Point, a haven for trees, birds and wildlife. Off the beaten track, and formally restricted in its expansion, the town has mostly stood still. Thereby preserving its haven status. Majestically, it overlooks French Island, with Phillip Island just 15 mins away. Its oyster-rich foreshore is former koala country surrounded by steep cliffs hosting an abundance of manna gums, hakea and she-oaks, and magnificent views of Westernport Bay through to the Strzelecki's. Each property also shares a back fence boundary with a working farm, providing spectacular views and interactions with farm animals and native wildlife. The nearby foreshore is a most popular destination for both anglers and photographers:

What's to like about Tenby Point?

Off the beaten track, Tenby Point is a cul-de-sac coastal hamlet secluded from major transit roads in the area. It terminates at the cliffs of Tenby Point foreshore. The unusually large residential blocks (approx. 1/3rd acre) share their rear boundary with a working farm.
The large block sizes have helped preserve the town's substantive native trees and fauna. To protect the Westernport foreshore, subdivision of adjacent farmland has been prohibited since the 1930's, and is protected by its 'Public Conservation and Resource Zone' status. This further assists in preserving the town's undeveloped character.
The abundance of trees attracts a fabulous array of native birds, many of which have been captured in print by a renowned Tenby Point artist/author in his bushland studio.
Local birds include kookaburras, rosella's, lorikeets (particularly when callistemon are blooming), parrots, king parrots, owls (a very occasional powerful owl), noisy galahs, cockatoos, butcher birds, wood ducks, buff-banded rail, thornbill, and tawny frog mouths. Nocturnal frog-mouths regularly sleep during daylight hours in the front yard.
Tenby Point foreshore has the remnants of an old pier which serviced the early Victorian colony before roads connected from Melbourne. The foreshore is now a much-prized destination for fishermen and amateur photographers.
There is an extensive scenic walking and cycling track extending from the Bass Highway to Corinella and Coronet Bay via Tenby Point.
To the south, Tenby Point is in close proximity to the Bass River and the township of Bass. It is where explorer George Bass first landed and set up camp in Victoria in 1797. The sublime Bass Coast coastline walking track now bears his name.
Truganini frequented this area in the 1830's. She suffered a gunshot wound to the head in the skirmish with two local whalers. The latter were murdered in a case of mistaken identity by her two aboriginal accomplices. Her wound was subsequently treated by Bass River pioneer, squatter, and qualified doctor, Hugh Anderson.
Tenby Point is also located only 5 minutes from the second earliest settlement in Victoria (1826), the fishing village of Corinella. It was an army outpost designed to forcefully dissuade French explorers (who had been active in
Tenby Point is also 5 minutes from the safe and expansive swimming beach at Coronet Bay, which also boasts superb views to Philip Island and across to Mornington Peninsula.
No flood or heritage overlays. Zoned for Bass Valley Primary School and Bass Coast College. Reliable NBN, being upgraded to fibre to the home.

Summary

134 sq. metres, 3 Bedrooms with built in robes, 2 Bathrooms.
~ 100 sq. metres of shedding
Land 1332.4285 sq metres (18.29 x 72 .85 metres),
$750 - $780 k

Approximate Measurements

Land size. 18.29 x 72 .85 metres = 1332.4285 sq metres.
House floor space: 134 square metres
Bedroom 1. 3.83 metres x 3.8 metres (including BIRs)
Bedroom 2. 3.5 x 3.8 metres (including BIRs), plus en-suite = 2.8 x 0.9 metres.
Bedroom 3. 3.44 x 3.92 metres (including BIR's).
Bathroom (main) 2.01 x 3.83 metres (shower enclosure = 0.86 x 1.16 metres)
Kitchen/Living Room: 6.82 metres x 8.75 metres
Foyer: 1.98 m x 0.93 metres
Laundry: 1.78 x 3.83 metres
Passageway: 0.93 metres wide
Back Veranda: 2.4 metres wide
Front veranda: 1.5 metres wide

Common Vegetation - Tenby Point

Messmate stringybark (Eucalyptus oblique)
Narrow-leaf peppermint (Eucalyptus radiata s.l)
Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon)
Heath tea-tree (Leptospermum myrsinoides)
Hop wattle (Acacia stricta)
Prickly tea-tree (Leptospermum continentale)
Silver banksia (Banksia Marginata)

Zoning
The farmland adjoining 31 Bayview Avenue is designated 'Public Conservation and Resource Zone'.

Bass Coast Planning Scheme - July 2018 (page 157)
'Discourage increased housing densities in towns without the appropriate infrastructure or services to support such development, or where there are particular environmental or character features, including the townships of Tenby Point, Jam Jerrup, Pioneer Bay, Adams Estate, Harmers Haven,The Gurdies,South Dudley, Mabilia Road Estatein Kilcunda,Silverleaves, SunsetStrip,Wimbledon Heights,Smiths Beach,Sunderland Bay, Surf Beach and Cape Woolamai'

Tenby Point (page 240)
'The Tenby Point Strategic Framework Plan establishes a clear direction for the future physical form of Tenby Point, which encompasses a settlement boundary defined by the extent of land already designated for residential development. Tenby point is a small established and isolated subdivision, sited on a rocky outcrop and ridge line overlooking Western Point. The estate has a mixture of holiday homes and permanent residences. There are no commercial or community facilities.
Contain development within the settlement boundary identified on the Tenby Point Strategic Framework Plan, which reflects the existing areas zoned for residential development'

Land uses
'No expansion of the settlement boundary and the extent of growth limited to appropriately zoned land. Surrounding land has important rural values that should be retained'.

Environment
Protect manage and enhance the Tenby Point Foreshore Reserve. Prepare an integrated foreshore management plan for Tenby Point Foreshore

Reserve
'Landscape and built form.
Retain the "bush" residential character of houses settled among mature vegetation. Protect and maintain existing indigenous vegetation.
Protect and enhance the significant tree lined streetscapes and mature vegetation within private properties.
Protect and enhance the low-key character, environmental qualities and community character.
Protect views to and from Western Port and adjacent rural landscapes'.

Infrastructure (page 241)
'Ensure sensitive design of any upgrade of Bayview Avenue (if required), taking into account the rural character of Tenby Point and the existing road reserve drainage problems'.

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