Situation: 45km Toowoomba, 14km Hampton, 134km Brisbane GPO
Facilities: Bitumen road frontage, 3 ph power, school bus and mail service available
Area: 32.38HA – 80 acres
Country: Positioned on the edge of the Great Dividing Range which offers sweeping panoramic views. Property is currently ran as an avocado and Zespri Gold Kiwifruit orchard. Soil type is the renowned rich Red Volcanic soil. Owners have left approx 20 acres which is an impressive stand of natural rainforest. Avocado orchard consists of 800 trees – 2 varieties, 180 Reed and 620 Hass trees are due to be harvested in late June/July. Zespri Gold Kiwifruit grown under lic which is one of two issued in Australia. Licence allows for grower to plant up to 10HA. Approx 2HA growing under canopy. Stage 2 – a further 3.5HA planted. Licence is transferable with the approval from Zespri given in writing. Stage 3 – area of 3.5HA available for further planting with young plants currently on hand for this area.
Irrigation: 2 equipped bores. No 1 – excellent soft water – neighbour sells water for drinking, trucked to Brisbane daily – equipped with a 15HP electric motor Mono pump. Bore approx 30 metres deep. Last test was 12,000GPH – bore currently set at 5,000GPH. Delivers water to underground main to various blocks set at 23,000GPH. Water system can be altered to suit yearly management. No 2 bore – approx 48 metres deep – 100 m steel casing currently not equipped
3 dams. No 1 – storage dam. No 2 – positioned on the highest point on property was used for avocado irrigation. No 3 – Spring fed – did not stop through the drought.
Homestead: Lowset timber 3 bedroom home, lounge with fireplace, office, dining room, kitchen and breakfast bench have an excellent view of the valley. A large timber deck runs off the kitchen area. Approx 30′ x 15′ swimming pool is positioned adjacent to the deck and home. Please note the pool is in need of a liner. Fenced flood-lit asphalt tennis court.
Improvements:6m x 6m double garage, 2 bay 7m x 7m weather board garage/storage shed. Tilt door 8m x 5m storage shed, 13m x 4m workshop/chemical storeroom, store shed 20m x 3.5m.
Property has the potential for a tourist resort. The neighbouring property currently has numerous self contained cottages, lic restaurant and a 9 hole golf course which enjoy a very good usage by the public. The local government are very keen to see tourism come back to this area.
Remarks: Wherever your interest lies this blue chip parcel of real estate must and will be sold.
Auction Wed 6th June 6pm Burke and Wills Hotel, Ruthven St, Toowoomba
Sustainability declaration available on request
Trevor Leishman 0427 598 106 and Ross Troy 0428 888 782