Serenity plus, this property in on the boundary of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Rain Forest area which encompasses the Paluma Range National Park. Bullocky Tom Creek which is a small part of the property, flows from Mt Spec. This property has Mountain views, home use fruit trees, clear land for small crops, established farm timber plantations, and a lovely home renovated with Deck on 2 sides, 2 x carport, water fountain, established gardens as well as the quality farm shed 21 x 6 metre x 2.7 metre high

THE HOME
The home is Queenslander cottage style, is off the ground, polished timber flooring, 2 bedrooms, plus office, central kitchen with servery to dining/lounge which lead out with doors onto the 2 sided timber deck with Balustrade. The home is fully air-conditioned, and has a ground level covered entertaining area plus a 2 x carport beside a quaint water feature rock garden. A laundry and bathroom are at ground level, opening out to spectacular mountain views. The home has shade trees and pebble pathways leading from the rear.

THE LIFESTYLE FARM
Formerly an income producing lychee orchard of 1500 trees, the property has been cleared of most of the lychee trees to provide vacant land to suit a variety of purposes such as small crops, tropical fruits, environmental development or other lifestyle pursuits.

Reliable rainfall each year, the average being 2072mm per annum.

* 28.04 hectares
* Home use Lychee, Mango, Paw-Paw, Banana and Citrus Orchard

PLANTATION TIMBERS
These timbers were planted as a crop to be harvested at maturity.
* Block 1 – mixed cabinet timbers – planted May 1994
* Block 2 – Eucalypts – Planted 1995
* Although there may be some lost over time
* Agent has full list of tree and varieties (1,450 approx in total)
* Owner estimates harvest times will be approx. 10 – 15 years

PLANT and IRRIGATION
* 2 Onga Electric Pumps – one for domestic supply, one for irrigation
* Underground power to pumps
* Underground water mains with Plans provided
* 20,000 litre household water tank with 1 Onga household pressure pump
* Water licence for irrigation is current
* 100m from house, behind small crops space is a 10m galvanised bridge leading to Forest Block 1
* This crosses a small all year round, spring fed creek that provides farm irrigation and domestic water and supplies Bullocky Tom Creek, having done so in all our 40 years on this property.

SHED
* 21M X 6M – 2.7M HIGH – Built in 3 stages over time
* Electricity connected
* Cement slab and some walls in 2/3rds of the shed
* Work Bench as well as separate garden tool shed

NB When viewing the floor plan attached the shed is not located close to the house. Please view aerial photo to see location of shed in relation to the home

FARM EQUIPMENT
* 1 x International 574 Tractor (reconditioned extensively Nov 2018) with slasher
* Valpadana Tractor with herbicide Spray equipment
* Silvan Orchard Sprayer (old but in working condition)
* Dixon 42 inch Zero turn Mower (500 hours) negotiable
* Various Tools if desired (by negotiation with the owners’ competing desires to take)

SPECIAL FEATURES

The home has been a very special place for the current owners and has provided them with not only an income, but also a life style beyond their wildest dreams at the time of their purchase back nearly 40 years ago.

In Bullocky Tom Creek (which is inside their freehold boundary) they have seen and enjoyed:

* Platypus
* Families of Wallabies
* An abundance of tropical Butterflies
* Cassowaries ( rare, but have been seen)
* Fly fishing for Jungle Perch (catch and release now-a-days)
* Snorkelling in the deep ponds to view fish and turtles
* An abundance of bird life and flora and fauna
* Enjoyed all year round water in both the small stream and Bullocky Tom Creek for swimming
* Wet Tropics Rainforest walks

AMENITIES
* State Primary School within a few minutes drive
* School bus to Ingham for High School
* Mutarnee Cash Store and Post Office
* Frosty Mango for a quick take-away or dine-in during day times
* Crystal Creek Caravan Park, fuel stop and general store close by
* Balgal Beach with safe swimming enclosure nearby
* Approx. 55 Mins to Townsville (63kms)
* Approx. 43 Mins to Ingham (43kms)
* Approx. 15 mins to Rollingstone Hotel (19kms)

The owners have rainfall records from the time they have purchased to current falls.

This property has been enjoyed by the current owners and is now looking for a new owner to enjoy.

Call Leah James Mobile 0407 579 338 to arrange a suitable time to inspect.