At the height of the Victorian gold rush, Barrys Reef (formerly known as Bayup) was home to no less than six hotels and hundreds of thirsty prospectors hoping to strike it rich. A rare opportunity has now arisen for buyers to mine their own gold, with the chance to purchase approximately 11.6 acres of land with two small dwellings. A winding unmade road leads you to a very private, leafy setting amongst native bushland. Here you will find one of the few remaining, original miners' cottages. With its simple rough sewn timber construction, it includes a small front verandah and two front facing bedrooms with carpet. The rectangular living and dining room features an original hardwood lined, sloped ceiling and brick feature fireplace with combustion stove, together with charming timber lined walls and floors and reverse cycle heating and cooling. The rear of the home includes a third bedroom, and updated kitchen and bathroom with laundry facilities. The exterior of the miner's cottage includes a recently constructed fully fenced rear yard perfect for pets, new corrugated iron roof, storage/work shed and satellite NBN. The second cedar dwelling is a light and bright one bedroom cottage which includes a spacious dining and living room with vinyl flooring, feature timber dado wall paneling, wood burning combustion fire and split system heating/cooling unit. A separate, galley style kitchen features an electric oven / cooktop, range hood and dishwasher with good storage. The bathroom comes complete with shower, separate bath, and combined laundry. Outside you will find two storage sheds, single carport, and solar hot water system. Both dwellings are connected to mains electricity, tank water supply and septic systems. The cleared land also includes a runoff dam and further small shed. Also on title is a one-acre block at the entry to the property, formerly the site of a Church during the gold rush era. This block provides access to both cottages and ensures the unlikelihood of any further development in front of the original miner's cottage. Surrounded by the majestic Wombat State Forest, this property provides buyers with great options – purchase as an investment with current tenants in place or future short term rental opportunity, weekender escape with space for the kids to explore and enjoy all the outdoor pursuits the region is known for or perhaps a permanent tree change to breath the fresh air and leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind. Barrys Reef is minutes away from Blackwood where you can enjoy the local pub, mineral springs and walk to the Lerderderg River. Or just 17 minutes down the road you will find all the amenity of Trentham with its amazing array of dining options – Red Beard Bakery, Annie Smithers Du Fermier, Cosmopolitan Hotel and Trentham General Cafe, the monthly Farmers market and vibrant array of shops and galleries.