“Tallawong” is a stunning 21 acre hinterland property just north of Byron Bay (10 minutes to Byron CBD, 30 minutes to both Ballina and Coolangatta Airports) Situated close to the Pacific highway without the noise.
A boutique business operating from a unique property “Tallawong” boasts over 95 varieties of Bamboo planted for propagation, as well as other wonderful exotic and tropical plants.
The Northern Rivers NSW has abundant rainfall perfect for subtropical Bamboo’s.
The Aboriginal name “Tallawong” we have been told means “Place of Birds” and the property is home to a large variety of Birds and wildlife. A small Koala colony has been sighted living in the Redgums recently.
Set amongst this rainforest retreat are Exotic Tropical Trees, a huge Morton Bay Fig, Fruit Trees, Lychees and a mature clumping Bamboo – Over 1300 Botanical species.
The main house is a beautiful 1940’s Queenslander Cottage with many original features including Teak flooring throughout, Tasmanian Oak and Caesar stone benches in the kitchen, opening to separate dining room, stained glass windows and a delightful lounge with original cornice and fireplace. This 2 bedroom home has also has an enclosed sun room currently used as an office and artists studio. With one sunken bathroom / separate toilet and solar hot water.
With both front and rear decks and a separate studio adjacent to the 12 meter saltwater pool this is definitely a house you can call home.
A one bedroom manager’s cottage at the rear of the plant nursery also has amazing views through to the gardens.
This property is perfect for someone looking for a change of lifestyle with both a house and Bamboo farm up for sale.
This property also has many cleared areas amongst the Natural Rainforest and Bamboo that would be ideal for Holiday Cottages, Retreats, Weddings, Conferences or Yoga and Painting classes. This already trading business in Byron Bay has fantastic Eco-Tourism potential the possibilities are endless.
This property is Open for Inspection by Appointment over the Christmas Holidays.
Other Features Include –
Horse paddock used for agistment
A 50,000 litre and 3000 litre water tanks
Gas mob and heating
New roof on the main residence with insulation
500 metre driveway