PORTLAND NSW - "Land for Sale/ Real Estate"

Evan Toyer Real Estate Portland 02 6355 5125

The area is attracting an increasing number of artists, sculptors, potters, authors and a variety of home based businesses. Whereas six years ago, it was still possible to buy a house in Portland for as little as $12,000, finding anything under $100,000 these days is almost impossible. While six months ago at least half a dozen shops were vacant in the town, new businesses such as, a café, an aroma therapy practitioner, and a rare books and fine art gallery have opened as savvy entrepreneurs recognise the potential for this small town. Opportunities still exist for new businesses who want to cater to the growing number of visitors and new residents coming into the town.

Portland is only 2 1/2 hours from Sydney through the picturesque Blue Mountains and with easy driving distances to Lithgow and Bathurst make Portland an attractive destination for a growing number of people looking for a “sea change” from the hectic pace of the big city. Improved telecommuting via the internet, email and fax now allows many more people to enjoy a country lifestyle without sacrificing their daytime job or business.