TROUBRIDGE ISLAND HIDEAWAY
A truly once in a lifetime opportunity to lease your own Island in a coastal Paradise. Ideally suited as a holiday destination for family or friends,a corporate retreat or as a commercial investment.
The light keepers cottage sleeps up to 12 people it's comfortable in the way you want a relaxed beach holiday to
be and the large eat-in kitchen is perfect place to get together when it's time to retreat indoors and maybe break out a board game or two!
Located in the South West corner ofGulf St VincentinSouth Australiaoff the East coast ofYorke Peninsulaabout 8 kilometres southeast by east of the town ofEdithburgh.
Short boat ride to the Island from Edithburgh (approx. 15 mins)
Fully self sufficient with 240V power from solar system and 40,000g of rainwater storage
A Brief History:
Troubridge Shoal lies about six kilometres East South East from Edithburgh at the heel of Yorke Peninsula. The Shoal and Peninsula were surveyed and named in 1802 by Matthew Flinders, who likened the Peninsula to an ill-shaped leg and boot.
The Shoal is dangerously located along the major shipping route to Port Adelaide, which passes through Investigator Strait, and in March 1838, claimed its first ship, the Dart. Many more shipwrecks occurred on the Shoal, so a survey, under the command of Captain Lipsons, was carried out in 1851. It recommended that a lighthouse and not even a bouy be erected. The considerable sum of 9000 pounds was allocated in 1852 to build a lighthouse, two lighthouse keepers' cottages and requisite water tanks.
Standing 25 meters (84 feet), the red and white tower, which was constructed of prefabricated cast iron segments, was permanently lit in January 1856.
The birds of Troubridge Island form one of its most striking and appealing features. Crested and Caspian Terns, Fairy Penguins and Pied Cormorants are known to breed here regularly, the first three species in large numbers. The list of regular breeders seems endless, revealing the value of the Shoal to birds as well as humans. We can only hope that the winter tides show some mercy on the Shoal in coming years
$ 20,000 per year for a 5 year term
Lease terms and conditions as well as an inspection of the Island will be arranged privately with qualified interested parties.
Inspection days have been scheduled for Monday 10th, Tuesday 11th of April for interest parties. If these days do not suit please call Rob as soon as possibly to schedule another time. A small fee may be applicable to those parties wanting to inspect the island.