640 Forrest-Apollo Bay Road, Barramunga, sits at one of the Otways’ highest points.
Wellness entrepreneurs can tap into nature’s bounty at a scenic Otway property where the seed is already planted for a booming native superfood business.
The home of Barramunga Superfood has hit the market atop Mt Barramunga which, at 445m above sea level, is one of the region’s highest points.
From its specular vantage point, 640 Forrest-Apollo Bay Rd, Barramunga, has uninterrupted views over the West Barwon Reservoir that can never be built out.
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The current owner has cultivated a range of native superfoods, including lemon myrtle, pepperberry, Illawarra plum and muntries at the 1.378ha property.
Charles Stewart, Colac listing agent Josh Lamanna said a newly constructed shed designed as a processing and packaging plant paved the way for someone to grow the business.
He said the vendor had tapped into growing demand for indigenous ingredients, which have become a booming industry.
Celebrated Danish chef, Noma founder Rene Redzepi, is among big names who have championed native Australian foods.
“The vendor has seen a gap in the market which he has jumped on,” Mr Lamanna said.
“The first year that they had it all in, they are producing about 10kg of lemon myrtle and about 6kg of mountain pepper leaves.
The building includes a kitchen and bathroom.
The property overlooks the West Barwon Reservoir and is about seven minutes’ drive from Forrest.
An underground drip irrigation system supports the plants.
“A lot of the plants have a long way to go but there is a quite a market for them.”
Studies have found both lemon myrtle and pepperberries have high antioxidant properties, making them highly sought after among herbalists and healers.
The property, selling via expressions of interest for $600,000 to $660,000, also comes with a planning permit to build an off-grid house overlooking the Otways.
Mr Lamanna said it was a beautiful part of the world.
“It is tucked up there at the top of the Otways effectively and it’s got beautiful views that are never going to change,” he said.
Kitchen and bathroom facilities, self-sufficient power supply and 22,700 litres of rainwater storage are already in place.
Expressions of interest close on December 8.
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