Situated in the Cairns Highlands and close to the township of Kuranda – well known for its tourism, climate and most of all its lifestyle; this property is one with a point of difference, and offers a variety of alternatives to its potential new owners. Being 3.584 hectares in size and with approximately 171 metres of Kennedy Highway frontage, the potential for this property is yours to nurture.

What exactly is it that you are looking for … a peaceful tranquil lifestyle, to work from home or to operate a small business, perhaps including accommodation options? This property is council approved as a school of arts facility, and previously served as a successful gem gallery. There is opportunity here for thinking outside the square and a different type of low key business development, subject to council approval, which may well come under the existing approval. The car park for this facility is also council approved.

The main residence is approximately 121m2 in size, constructed from besser block and rendered internally. With open plan kitchen, dining and lounge as well as verandahs on all sides, the house design lends itself to easy living. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms service this home and there are floor tiles throughout for easy maintenance. An undercover BBQ area with light and power provides a place for entertaining guests outdoors.

The second living area comprises an additional two bedrooms with air-con, power points, built-ins, verandah and storage area serviced by a tiled kitchen donga and alfresco eating area. There is also a modern brick and tiled bathroom area and outside laundry. This could quite easily be utilized to accommodate farm workers, backpackers or even well-adjusted retirees.

Surrounding this lifestyle haven are established and fully landscaped and irrigated gardens with concrete retaining walls, including ramps for the ride-on mower.

There is no shortage of water to the property with year round supply from the dam, tank and bore and 22 irrigation points and underground irrigation pipes.

17 megalitre dam, 27 years old
120 square metre Lilly pond
12O foot cased bore and submersible pump
22,000L concrete tank (pressure or gravity)
5,000L tank, gravity feeds to the house and second living area
1,000L tank to toilets and outside taps (bore/dam or rainwater)

Further IMPROVEMENTS to the property include:

Extra wide 9 metre main roads approved access to highway,
Security lighting on buildings and car park
Underground cable and power points to 7 locations across 9 acres

With its location and picturesque surrounds, an inspection of this property is a MUST as only then can its many attributes be truly appreciated.

Listed @ $465,000.

For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact John Falvo @ Mareeba Property Office.