31 Bayview Avenue

Tenby Point VIC 3984

The Phone Code for this property is: 49307. Please quote this number when phoning or texting.

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.