An outstanding opportunity exists to secure an established permanent caravan park offering enormous potential for improvement. With caravans requiring replacement and upgrades, this property presents the ideal chance for an investor or owner-operator to revitalise the park, modernise accommodation and unlock future income growth.
100 years Heritage Listed with existing rights for 38 permanent moveable dwelling sites.
Surrounded by picturesque valley of green mountains with beautiful giant trees home to a range of local fauna the property is nestled at the foot of the scenic Watagan Mountains & Mount Heaton in the Lake Macquarie Local Government area of NSW.
The property has been established for over 100 years, the old well on the property was utilised as a source of water for horses on an ancient brush track that passed through the property - hence the naming of the suburb as "Freemans Waterhole".
Located along the scenic route from Cooranbong to the Hunter Valley wine country region and within 15 minutes driving distance, visitors have access to local shopping, cafes and other tourist attractions found in the township of Cooranbong, Cessnock & Toronto.
Key Selling Features;
2.16ha - 5.34acres
Zoning - Environmental Management
Current Business - Freemans Springs Caravan Park - 38 permanent sites
Target Buyers - Developers, Commercial, Business Owners, Investors
previous DA 143 - 1989 Recreation park, motel, restaurant and cabins
previous DA 335 - 1981 Caravan park (extension of consent)
previous ZBA 180 - 1981 Inground swimming pools
1 Objectives of zone
To protect, manage and restore areas with special ecological, scientific, cultural or aesthetic values.
To provide for a limited range of development that does not have an adverse effect on those values.
To protect, manage and enhance corridors to facilitate species movement, dispersal and interchange of genetic material.
To protect water quality, land surface conditions and important ecosystems.
2 Permitted without consent
Home occupations
3 Permitted with consent
Agritourism; Bed and breakfast accommodation; Boat sheds; Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Community facilities; Dual occupancies (attached); Dwelling houses; Eco-tourist facilities; Educational establishments; Emergency services facilities; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Extensive agriculture; Farm buildings; Farm stay accommodation; Flood mitigation work; Forestry; Funeral homes; Home-based child care; Home businesses; Home industries; Information and education facilities; Kiosks; Oyster aquaculture; Places of public worship; Pond-based aquaculture; Recreation areas; Roads; Roadside stalls; Tank-based aquaculture; Water recreation structures
4 Prohibited
Industries; Local distribution premises; Multi dwelling housing; Residential flat buildings; Retail premises; Seniors housing; Service stations; Warehouse or distribution centers; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 3
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The size of Freemans Waterhole is approximately 36.0 square kilometres. There are 5 parks, covering nearly 118.8% of the total area. The population of Freemans Waterhole in 2016 was 99 people. By 2021 the population was 120 showing a population growth of 21.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Freemans Waterhole is 40-49 years. Households in Freemans Waterhole are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Freemans Waterhole work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 21.10% of the homes in Freemans Waterhole were owner-occupied compared with 23.30% in 2016.
Freemans Waterhole has 82 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Freemans Waterhole have seen a 9.46% increase in median value. As at 31 July 2026:
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