5 bedroom timber home on 110.3 ha (275 acres) of largely undiscovered natural country. Two creeks begin and curl either side of the property, these being Island Creek and another which is unnamed. The elevated ridge tops, looking over sheer cliffs, reveal coastal views to Agnes Water in the distance. Wildlife includes marsupials, king parrots, lorikeets and rosellas. Annie the orphaned Kangaroo may choose to live with you.
An irreplaceable 100 year old colonial Queenslander was professionally relocated to the property from Musgrave St in Bundaberg. It has been highset underneath to 2.4m and was re-roofed and rewired. Provision has been made below for the construction of a self contained flat. The verandahs have been enclosed on this railway executive home and she could easily be a 6 bedroom home with flexibility for office, nursery or studio spaces.
The home has hardwood studs with horizontal hoop pine boards, groove hidden nailing with mortice and tennon joinery of that period of architecture. The flooring is Cyprus pine. She is 15m wide and 13m deep. That is almost 200m2 of home plus you have all that room again underneath. The rear of the home has a 2.2m full width deck which has not been included in these floor area calculations.
11 foot ceilings add character and coolness. From all windows, which capture breeze from all directions, are delightful elevated views over the 10 acres of cleared house yard. Here there are duck ponds, fenced veggie garden and shaded chook house. Many areas of the home have polished floorboards with a story to tell. Above internal doorways is elaborate fretwork that allows the breeze to further circulate through the home. This can be enhanced by ceiling fans in the family room, master bedroom and lounge. Smoke detectors are installed for added safety.
It is a kitchen with special views from the hood covered windows. It has been completely remodeled yet retains the character of its period. One full length stainless steel bench top enhances functionality. A massive walk in pantry adjacent to the kitchen has timed electrical switch. A 900mm wide Clem gas stove comes with extraction hood, lights and fan. Some of the cupboards feature bin rollers to access heavier items with ease. Hot water is main electric heated. A slow combustion wood heater is a comforting feature of the dining room.
The bathroom is spacious and the loo has a superb view. 500w lights are on each corner of the house to fully illuminate the house yard.
Rainwater is stored in 3 x 20,000 litre aquaplate tanks and a 10,000 litre aquaplate. There is a permit to pump from the creek via an electric pump.
An orchard has mandarin, oranges, wampi, start fruit, grumachara, passion fruit, loquot, bananas, guava, avocado, macadamia, palms, roses, flame tree and jacaranda. A 6m x 2.4m shipping container with electricity is a secure lockup or cyclone shelter.
The closest shop is 16 kilometers and the school bus stops out front of the property both of a morning and afternoon. Post is delivered 5 days a week. Annual rates on the property are $804 per annum, payable to the Miriam Vale Shire.
Co-ordinates 24 degree 31 minutes 04.08 seconds South 151 degrees 48 minutes 58.67 seconds East