17 Cummings Lane, Barrys Reef is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1955. The property has a land size of 8168m2 and floor size of 73m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2023.
Located just 10km south of Trentham township is where you'll find Barrys Reef, a former bustling gold mining town and now an idyllic regional setting with a population of 39. Surrounded by the Wombat State Forest, this gently undulating property would suit anyone seeking a private piece of land with options to run an Airbnb business, an artist's retreat or further develop the cottages, the possibilities are endless.
The main cottage comprises a large front porch, a bedroom with robes, new roller blinds and curtains and a private timber deck. The open plan living area is flooded with natural light and is a generous size, it comfortably accommodates a large dining table and sofas. A wood burning fireplace with stone surrounds heats the home and off to one side is a neat bathroom with a shower. The kitchen is bright, functional and spacious and offers scope to update. Throughout you'll notice new floorboards and new timber-framed windows and doors. The double entrance doors and rear doors, as well as all the windows have been fitted with flyscreens which allows for excellent cross ventilation.
The second cottage occupies a more elevated position and is connected via a pathway to the main cottage. There is an undercover deck, three rooms, one with a split system air conditioner, offering flexibility to create whatever you like. At the rear is a smart, new bathroom with a bath, marble floors and a garden view. New timber-framed windows with flyscreens allow plenty of light to flood and presents a great view of the peaceful surrounds.
The garden highlighted by a magnificent 160yo Oak tree which provides a wonderful canopy for relaxing and/or entertaining. Multiple stores and piles of wood are included in the property as well as a storage shed with shelving, power and an old workbench, a newly lined pond, a veggie patch, plum trees and blackwood trees. The espaliered orchard is a mix of apples, nectarines and peaches. A second driveway entrance has been added for convenience.
Your nearest post office, cafe and pub are in Blackwood and in the opposite direction you have Trentham, a tiny town with excellent services including a medical centre, primary school and a kindergarten. Grocery stores, boutique shops, bakeries, art galleries and several tempting eateries line the streets. Barrys Reef is ideally situated to take advantage of a secluded and private lifestyle with a bustling township conveniently down the road.
The size of Barrys Reef is approximately 7.9 square kilometres. It has 2 parks covering nearly 99.6% of total area. The population of Barrys Reef in 2016 was 36 people. By 2021 the population was 39 showing a population growth of 8.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Barrys Reef is 30-39 years. Households in Barrys Reef are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Barrys Reef work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 61.90% of the homes in Barrys Reef were owner-occupied compared with 140.00% in 2016.
Barrys Reef has 41 properties. As at 31 December 2025:
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