Approx 10 km from Ravenshoe or 45km from Atherton is this attractive estate; consisting 443 acres, with red, black and brown soil types, with an average rainfall of 30 inches.
The property can comfortably carry 80 head of breeding cattle; currently it is supporting 60.
2 registered dams and a 72 mega litre irrigation license enable the farming practices to take place with multiple pumping sites from the big dam, small dam, and water storage point shown on the map in the pictures on this page.
There are currently 80 acres of Rhodes grass in place, approximately 150 cleared acres, and the ability to clear more crop able land, with the potential to grow almost anything. Previously the property has grown market garden vegies, oats, peanuts, corn, hay and potatoes.
There are three sheds, 1 has basic amenities for accommodation, one is for tractor and machinery storage, the other has a raised floor for silage, hay or produce storage.
A CX 90 tractor and some implements are included in the sale, this list is available upon request.
Water is supplied to the house by a 20,000 ltr tank from the bore with a brand new pressure pump installed for when gravity feed is insufficient.
Originally built in the 1960's the homestead has concrete stumps and was added onto in the 80's; it offers 5 bedrooms, an office and verandas on two sides. It has a mixture of carpet, vinyl and polished red tulip oak flooring. The recently updated kitchen with gas cooktop and wall oven, is spacious with plenty of cupboard space and double door pantry.
There is internet available via satellite and some mobile reception, solar hot water, and a wood heater to warm those cooler months. An endless supply of hardwood for the fire can be cleared from the paddocks such as Stringy Bark, Bloodwood, Box/Mahogany, Blue Gum, & Iron Bark, or perhaps some spares for when the fencing job is at hand?
Owners are looking to retire and are offering you the opportunity to express your interest by putting an offer forward to secure this mixed farming / cattle / lifestyle acreage.