This well established acreage offers a quality income producing Lifestyle with your own private section of the Haughton River, just below the Val Bird Weir, renowned for freshwater barramundi.
"Your own private access with only your footprints on the sandy beach"
-Privacy + Convenience
This magnificent farm property provides privacy and solitude while being conveniently located within 750m of the main Bruce Highway (which is sealed) and only 35 minutes to Townsville, 55kms to the fabulous Strand & 35kms to Ayr.
-Approved For Subdivision
This acreage is also approved for subdivision which not only adds value but ensures it as a terrific future investment with a multitude of options available.
-Property Size + Water Supply
The size of the property is 64ha (160 acres) with 480meglitre water license - an extremely efficient irrigation farm. There are two open water 6/6 SC Centrifugal 15hp electric pumps, approx 1.7km of 12" in ground poly-pipe. Flood and overhead sprays, suitable for lateral move with quotes available.
-Income Production
Established boutique markets for lucerne hay & rhodes grass hay. Other crops include sugarcane, vegetables and grain. Plant it all to rhodes grass or sugarcane for income with minimal work. Graze cattle, horses or goats.
-Residence
This lovely residence is a high set steel frame home with large kitchen, dining, family room, laundry, toilet and shower downstairs. Internally, the home features three bedrooms and large lounge room, office, bathroom and verandah upstairs. Externally, the property is complimented by established gardens and orchard with lychees, mangoes, citrus, other fruits & vegetables. A second house was removed several years ago but concrete slab, garden and services remain.
-Relaxing Atmosphere
Enjoy cool sea breezes all year with magnificent views of Mt Elliot National Park. Numerous birds live and nest in gardens. Brolgas, ibis & plovers regularly patrol the crops.
-Utilities + Local Services
The farm is supplied with town water, school bus plus weekly garbage collection. 5.3kms from the township of Giru with a Rural Transaction Centre for banking & Australia Post, news agent, school and childcare, swimming pool, grocery shop, hairdresser, rural supplies and hotel.
-Extras Included
100' x 40' lockable machinery shed, with partial concrete floor. 100 x 50 hay shed
All necessary farming machinery for hay & sugarcane included in sale price.
Owner will consider selling either 30ha or 34ha block, with or without house and sheds.
If required owner will assist purchaser with initial hay production