Score: South Arm Road

Property Appeal 3

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Living environment quality

Overall quality of life at this property. Consider: views, natural features, wildlife, peace/quiet, air quality, recreation opportunities.

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Accommodation quality

Quality and comfort of existing living spaces. House condition, layout, comfort, guest accommodation potential.

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Story & mission alignment

How well does this property tell the CVTas story? Visitor appeal, media potential, narrative fit with project goals. Includes unique/heritage features that add to the story.

Property Location & Access 2

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Road access quality

Quality and reliability of road access. Consider: sealed vs unsealed, flood risk, winter accessibility, multiple access routes.

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Distance to nearest town

Distance to nearest town with basic services (groceries, fuel, medical).

Property Risk & Resilience 3

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Bushfire risk rating

Bushfire attack level/risk rating. Based on BAL assessment, fuel loads, defensible space potential.

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Flood risk

Property flood risk level. Check flood maps and history.

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Climate resilience

Adaptation potential to climate change. Consider: projected rainfall changes, temperature trends, water security under scenarios.

Property Water & Climate 3

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Microclimate vs regional norm

How does the site's microclimate compare to the regional average?

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Annual rainfall

Average annual rainfall in millimeters. Higher is better for water security.

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Water storage potential

Potential for dams, ponds, tanks, and other water storage. Consider: dam sites, catchment area, existing infrastructure.

Property Security 4

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Access control

Single/limited entry points, gateable, monitorable access. Consider: number of entrances, gate potential, approach visibility.

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Obscurity

Low visibility from public roads, requires local knowledge to find, not obvious or easy to stumble upon.

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Fortifiability

Defensible structures, hardening potential, safe room options. Consider: building materials, layout, modification potential.

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Tactical situation

Elevation advantage, 360 visibility potential, retreat routes, natural barriers. 1=Poor tactical position, 10=Excellent.

Property Requirements 2

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Has fresh running water source REQUIRED

Property must have access to permanent fresh running water. This is a mandatory requirement - properties without water access are deal-breakers.

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Minimum land area REQUIRED

Total land area must meet minimum threshold for target population. At least 10 acres for 10-person scenario (1 acre per person).

Property Land & Agriculture 4

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Soil quality rating

Overall soil quality for agriculture. Consider: soil tests, existing productive areas, drainage, organic matter.

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Usable land percentage

Percentage of land usable for agriculture and buildings. Excludes: steep slopes, wetlands, rocky areas, dense bush.

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Scalability for expansion

Can the site support phased growth without major rework? Consider: room for new buildings, infrastructure capacity, predictable marginal labor for new residents.

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Maintenance burden estimate

Estimated ongoing labor for property maintenance. Consider: land management, fencing, access roads, clearing. 1=Very high labor, 10=Minimal ongoing work.

Property Infrastructure 5

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Grid power available

Whether grid power is connected to the property.

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Off-grid upgrade feasibility

Potential for renewable energy self-sufficiency. Consider: solar exposure, wind, hydro opportunities.

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Existing buildings condition

Condition of existing buildings. Consider: structural integrity, weatherproofing, usability without major renovation.

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Internet/communications status

Current internet and communications infrastructure.

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Planning & permitting ease

Zoning compatibility and development pathway. Consider: current zoning, council attitudes, permit complexity, septic feasibility, subdivision potential.

South Arm Road No - Sold on 21 Oct 2020

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