Threshold Checks (10 person target):
51 acres / 10 = 5.1 ac/person
(OK)
6 bedrooms
(< 10)
Water: No
Deal-breaker criteria failed.
Property Appeal
3
67
Living environment quality
Overall quality of life at this property. Consider: views, natural features, wildlife, peace/quiet, air quality, recreation opportunities.
56
Accommodation quality
Quality and comfort of existing living spaces. House condition, layout, comfort, guest accommodation potential.
67
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
67
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.
56
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.
78
Water storage potential
Potential for dams, ponds, tanks, and other water storage. Consider: dam sites, catchment area, existing infrastructure.
Property Security
4
44
Access control
Single/limited entry points, gateable, monitorable access. Consider: number of entrances, gate potential, approach visibility.
33
Obscurity
Low visibility from public roads, requires local knowledge to find, not obvious or easy to stumble upon.
Percentage of land usable for agriculture and buildings. Excludes: steep slopes, wetlands, rocky areas, dense bush.
44
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.
44
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
100
Grid power available
Whether grid power is connected to the property.
56
Off-grid upgrade feasibility
Potential for renewable energy self-sufficiency. Consider: solar exposure, wind, hydro opportunities.
56
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.
44
Planning & permitting ease
Zoning compatibility and development pathway. Consider: current zoning, council attitudes, permit complexity, septic feasibility, subdivision potential.