Total Land Area: 19.56 Ha = 48.3 acres.
Plantation: Approximately 3 hectares.
Grassland: Approximately 14 hectares of improved tropical pastures.
Scrub: Approximately 3 hectares on the back boundary.
Tropical fruit trees: 19 Abiu, 22 lychees, 65 rambutans, dragonfruit
This property is located in a fertile area known for cattle breeding, exotic fruits, tropical fruits and tourism. Located approximately 23 km from Innisfail and approximately 5 km from the Mena Creek township which consists of a hotel, primary school, post office /store and Paronella Park tourist attraction. The Tablelands are approximately 1.5 hours away. Also situated not too far away is Etty Bay beach, Josephine Falls and many other tourist attractions.
Water Supply:
35,000 litre underground tank fed from the roof of the shed and supplemented from the creek by irrigation pump. A permanent creek provides good quality supply to the whole property with another permanent creek servicing the grassland at the rear of the property.
Plus: 36 ML water licence
Irrigation:
A Grundfos 3 phase 40 mm multi-stage pump supplies water to all orchard areas.
Plantation:
Assortment of tropical fruits including rambutans, lychees, abiu, durian, longans, fiji longans, star apples, star fruit, dragon fruit, black sapote and assorted citrus.
Tropical flowers – Twenty-one different varieties of heliconia. Currently the heliconias and gingers are being sent to market on a weekly basis throughout the year.
Soil Type:
There are mainly three types of soil, the front section is red volcanic, the creek area is a loamy type and the rear section is a pinky light soil type.
House:
A recently renovated solid three bedroom lowset block home is part of the sale.
Tiled throughout and contains a modern kitchen, authentic fireplace, large patios and a large covered breezeway.
Shed:
Area: 26.6 m long x 14.5 m wide x 5.4 m high. 385 sqm.
Skillion 30 sqm
The shed adjoins the house
Five bays, solid steel frame with block walls and concrete floor throughout.
Monorail to 4 1/2 bays
Roller doors, 2 loading bays
1 bay mezzanine floor
2 toilets, 1 shower
Fully lockable
Full length gantry.
The shed also has a fully self contained granny flat which can be accessed through the shed or from the breezeway. Contains a kitchenette, office, bathroom /toilet and large bedroom.
This area also has the potential for a bed and breakfast which is very popular in the area.
This is a unique property where a great lifestyle can produce an income from many sources, fruit, flowers, cattle and potential for tourism, to name a few!
The property has good water and the creek is easily accessible and private, great for a dip at any time of the day. All areas other than the cattle paddocks are mowed and maintained giving the area a park-like appearance and feel.
In the evenings, you can sit and relax with a cup of tea or a glass of wine, viewing the abundance of stars and occasional satellite in the peace and quiet of this beautiful country property.
List #9794