500 acres of pristine island bliss

Just 16km from Australia’s best golf course sits this 200ha slice of Tassie coastal paradise — and it could be yours for the price of a Sydney apartment, writes

THE unparalleled seclusion and exclusivity on offer here has made international and interstate-based buyers sit up and take notice.

This 200ha King Island property — No.87 Martha Lavinia Rd, Egg Lagoon — is one of those uncommon properties that will see the imagination of a property lover hit overdrive.

Could it be an escape from the city, positioned near world-class luxury golf courses and surfing hot spots?

Could it be a prime location for a tourism venture?

Its future story is yet to be written, but now is the time to inquire if your interest has been piqued.

New Haus director Ed McKay said the level of inquiry over the first week of the campaign was strong, with people from all over the world calling about the property.

“This property sits between two State Reserves, it is quite incredible,” he said.

“The inquiry is coming from people looking to purchase their slice of unique paradise.

“The unbridled privacy is among the big drawcards. They see it as an escape where no one would know you are there.”

The current owners have approvals in place to build a residence on the property.

There is also a tiny home onsite with an off-grid solar system and water tanks.

“When you arrive here, you instantly understand what a special property this is,” Mr

McKay said.

“The sunny north-facing position, the serenity, the calm weather, the world-renowned surf breaks — it’s extraordinary.

“We live in a busy world, so being able to enjoy a location where no one else is around is a fulfilling and all too rare experience.

“This is also a property that has the potential for development, such as eco-dwellings, glamping, or pod accommodation.”

No.87 Martha Lavinia Rd has approved plans for an architecturally-designed fourbedroom home, with a design that harmonises with the land while maximising panoramic ocean vistas.

The proposed dwelling is poised on a ridge line, crafted to capture the mesmerising sunrise and sunset views.

The stylish yet tiny off-grid home can host four to six guests.

For the green-tourism visionary, imagine eco-safaris, surf retreats and culinary experiences that highlight the island’s exceptional dairy and seafood, all while ensuring the preservation of the native flora and fauna, including the rare Brown

Thornbill.

Mr McKay said this opportunity was not just about developing land.

“It’s about crafting experiences that leave a positive, lasting legacy on the world of eco-tourism,” he said.

King Island is the secondlargest island in Bass Strait after Flinders Island, and has a population of 1600-plus residents.

It is located off the northwestern tip of Tasmania, about halfway to Victoria.

King Island was first visited by Europeans in the late 18th century.

Sealers established temporary settlements on the island in the early 19th century.

It was named after Philip Gidley

King, Colonial Governor of New South Wales.

With multiple flights daily from Melbourne and Tasmania, access to this secluded paradise is effortless.

King Island made a great first impression on Mr McKay, who described its residents as friendly and relaxed, its beaches as pristine, its economy as primarily tourism and agriculture, and its airport peppered with private jets.

“It is simply an amazing place,” he said.

No.87 Martha Lavinia Rd, Egg Lagoon is priced at $1.8m-plus.