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Private Off Grid Forest Eco Retreat

Price by Negotiation over $1,000,000
This unique and natural establishment is nestled amongst 105 acres (42.62 ha) of protected Tasmanian wilderness in the picturesque Huon Valley.

Immersed in the beauty of a spectacular rainforest environment, the atmosphere is peaceful and serene with an abundance of wildlife to complete the surroundings.

Set on 2 titles, this expansive property features 4 private cabins, a reception with commercial kitchen and manager's residence, 2 deluxe tipees, an amenities building and camp kitchen with entertaining area, plus multiple camp sites. The cabins all offer luxurious outdoor baths and cosy woodheaters plus private balconies which all take in views of the natural surroundings. They have been designed with colorbond cladding and toughened glass to be fire resistant and to blend in with the natural environment.

Offering an eco friendly design and fully off grid carbon positive operation with solar power, gas/wood/solar water heating and fresh clean rainwater for drinking and cleaning.

Explore the 5km bush walks which start from the retreats on the private property and venture into crown land, ranging from easy to medium trails to the lookout, waterfall and the highest nearby mountain, Mount Misery.

With a currently multi award winning tourism business in place you have the ability to explore multiple avenues under the current tourism approval, such as: company or wellness retreats, or venture into potential family, residential, or other business uses with a change of use (subject to relevant approvals).

There is also the ability to purchase another cabin and 3 other adjoining titles of land at an additional cost and if interested, purchase the business or potential lease back to the current operators for a period of time if you are in investor wanting to secure some of Tasmania's old growth wilderness, on your own private land which is not easy to come by.

Another potential option for a larger family or community group would be sharing uses of the many buildings under the current use and possibly explore a community title or share scheme to create further ownership options within the approvals.

The current business has the option to offer more events to expand on the income potential including weddings, birthdays, company wellness retreats and much more where the whole property can accommodate 50 guests.

Access to the retreats is approximately a 45 minute drive South of Hobart, past iconic apple orchards and vineyards. Huonville is a 10 minute drive away for local and essential conveniences.

To secure this once in a lifetime opportunity, please contact us today to arrange an inspection!
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Two or three full size houses

Currently 2 x two-bedroom tourist cabins. The Reception building is currently configured as reception, commercial kitchen, staff room, office and managers flat. Keep this if buying as a business or convert to a 2 or 3 bedroom residence.
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Three studio cabins

Currently 3 x studio tourist cabins. Perfect for private weekend shacks. Meets council regulations for part time occupancy. Fully furnished and ready for your weekend retreat. Would need a small extension to meet the minimum size requirements for compliance as a full time residence.
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Off grid utilities and resources

  • Stand alone electric supplies, mostly solar with generator backup.
  • Self sufficient water supply, tanks with stream backup.
  • Hot water from mix of solar, wood and gas.
  • Composting toilets
  • Reticulated fire fighting water
  • Grey water treatment and disposal
  • Woodlot and drying shed
  • Organic garden
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Fire resistant steel construction

Built to high fire resistance, reticulated water, managed (but not cleared) vegetation types, steel cladding, steel framing, heat resistant glass.
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Tipees and Campground

2 x deluxe tipees. Perfect for private weekend getaway. Meets council regulations for a temporary structure in a caravan park. Tipees share the campground showers, toilets, kitchen etc. Simply furnished and ready for your weekend retreat or to accommodate your friends.
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Other buildings

Campground toilets can be kept open or seperated, one for each tipee.
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Outdoor entertainment area

The ultimate Barbeque area for you and 40 of your friends.
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Lifestyle business

This business is not a get rich quick scheme. It is a lifestyle choice. Wake up one day and think "It is another day of changing sheets and cleaning toilets." Wake up the next day and realise that you live and work in paradise.
Net Operating Profit
(before personal borrowings)
  • FY13 $36,919
  • FY 14 $91,930
  • FY15 $64,574
Add to this the notional saved rental of around $15kpa for the live in managers residence.
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 Perfect small business for
a couple

About 1.5 FTE for 11 months, 2 FTE during January. Relaxed lifestyle for a couple or if one person has external employment, the other runs the retreat with part time staff assistants.

Seasonal variation requires being open most of the year but allows winter closing if desired.

Scope to increase business by adding new services or actively promoting existing extras such as meals.

See the guest facing website

Click here to learn about Huon Bush Retreats from a tourist perspective.
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Management and marketing

Bring your own management experience or ask us to stick around and teach you the tourism trade. It is time for us to move
onto other things, but this can
be a slow transition.
We will continue operating
Huon Valley Escapes
and this can be a major part of your distribution and bookings system
if you want.

Ask your accountant about buying
a business as
a going concern

There are often tax and other financial advantages of buying an operating business, even if your eventual goal is something else.
The ATO Website states, "...supply of a going concern is GST-free if it meets certain requirements including:
•the sale is for a payment or consideration
•the purchaser is registered, or required to be registered, for GST, and
•the seller and the purchaser have agreed, in writing, that the supply is of a going concern. These requirements are outlined in more detail in section 38-325 of the GST Act and are explained in the Goods and Services Tax Ruling GSTR 2002/5..."

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See our YouTube channel for a 30 second overview of a stay at Huon Bush Retreats.
Huon Valley Escapes YouTube Channel
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Training

You will need to know or learn about infrastructure and guest management. We can help you get up to speed with an intensive week of training or as long as a year of hand holding
if you want.

Multi award winning

  • Tasmanian Tourism Awards, Unique Accommodation
  • Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence (awarded to the top 7% of all TripAdvisor listings)
  • Community Achievement Awards, Environment and Sustainability

Great reviews and
repeat guests

Click below to see our Trip Advisor reviews
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Tourism to Tasmania is booming

Click here for up to date information about growth of the
tourism industry in Tasmania.
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