Tea tree plantation on 16ha (40acres) with a large 13m x 9m shed with a concrete floor provides ample storage for machinery and a 10,000 gallon black poly water tank with catches the rainwater. Also an open plan artist studio 13m x 8m with partial concrete flooring and with a roof high enough to park your bus under. A huge loft area to laze back and enjoy the cool breezes and just get inspired from the peace and quiet and romantic feeling of being part of nature. A water tank is also on this studio. There are some glass doors provided if you want to partially enclose the studio. A lawn locker and an out door toilet are on site. A house site has been cleared. The power runs past one end of this property.
This delightful property is a real nature lover’s delight. Stroll through the paper bark forest or sit peacefully with your canvas and easel and paint to your hearts content the natural beauty and colors of the lovely forest. Natural bush can entertain for hours with peaceful walks with the sounds of the active birdlife. Wild orchids growing in the trees just add to the wonderful atmosphere.
One kilometer away on the quiet country road is the majestic Baffle Creek and boat ramp. You would not even know that looking from the front of the property through the natural bush and tea tree down a short road is nestled the retreat. Just 50 meters from the studio is a delightful lilly filled dam with water so clean that it will entice you for a swim. There are three dams altogether on this property so water is not of concern.
There are 20 acres of Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Plantation. This Tea Tree provides the best oil in the world of the highest standard. The income from the oil is $20,000 per year dependant on how hard you want to work. If you didn’t want to harvest and distill you could always employ a contractor to do the work for you and then just put your hand out for the cheque. Income is also available from the Tea Tree mulch after harvest and is sought after by the gardening industry.
The township of Rosedale which has a shop, PO, hardware, garage, pre, primary and high school is approximately 14 kms away. Postal service is 5 days a week. The City of Bundaberg is only 50 minutes away.
Annual rates on the property are approximately $755 payable to the Miriam Vale Shire Council.
Co-ordinates: 24 degrees, 31 minutes, 56.86 seconds S 151 degrees, 58minutes, 14.16seconds E