This property boasts views of picturesque rolling hills sloping down to wide open black soil flats that are covered in native grasses , green panic , kikuyu and clover in the winter months. The property currently comfortably stocks 30 head of mixed cattle. The bore is 30 meters deep, the solar pump is immersed at 27meters and can pump approx 500 gals an hour but is set at 300 gals an hour. The pump is capable of pumping the water a long distance to the backend of the property to the highest point to gravity feed if required. Currently water is pumped by solar power into a storage tank to a cement tank on a hill and gravity fed back to the troughs, yards and the garden at the homestead.
The rural property is situated on a bitumen road only 12 minutes drive north of Crow's Nest.
This is an ideal property to operate a cattle or horse stud .
The Queenslander has been renovated, new steel piers and most of the roof. Painted interior, featuring high ceilings and tongue & groove walls that are traditional features of the early 1900s era. Front and back verandas are closed in. One can enjoy the evening sunsets in the west from the back veranda.
FEATURES OF THE HOME
Closed in front veranda at the entrance presents a lovely sitting room, where one can enjoy the early morning winter sun.
Combined dining and kitchen area featured with polished
wide timber hoop pine floors. Huge solid "chefs Island" made from Tasmanian Oak provides plenty of bench and extra storage space. The window above the double kitchen sink boasts views of the undulating rural countryside. Large stainless steel modern stove with a 5 element gas cook top and electric oven. Two spacious pantries to stock the groceries.
The lounge room has a large functional open wooden fire place that adds ambience to the room and the "WOW FACTOR" is the polished timber hoop pine floor boards.
Breeze way from the back door through to the front keeps the home lovely a cool in the summer months.
Small office.
Renovated modern bathroom, vanity, toilet and shower.
3 bedrooms with high ceilings and polished timber floors.
Back veranda is closed in and can be used as another sitting room or sleep out.
Ramp at the side entrance of the home
The garden is fenced and is surrounded by a small orchard comprising of a variety of fruit trees: 2x lemon, 2x mango, 2x pineapple & guava fruit, 1x cherry & guava, 2x orange trees, 2 xpear trees , 3 x Isabella grape vines, 1x apple tree, 2x mandarin trees. 2 x avocado trees and 4x olive trees, all bearing seasonal fruit.
The rich decomposed granite soil will grow a variety of fruit trees. Many years ago the previous owner established a productive Geralton Wax flower farm.
There is ample water supply from the bore to irrigate a small orchard or flower farm. This property offers diverse agricultural opportunities. It can be used to run livestock, grow crops on the black soil flats or support a small orchard.
Old set of timber yards on the property is useful but needs repairing.
Solid 3 bay timber car shed and numerous outer sheds.
The country township of Crow's Nest offers its community many of their basic needs. The unique town square is surrounded by an IGA supermarket and many specialty stores.
The town provides: a medical centre, ambulance station, age care facilities, dentist, chemist, post office, butcher, a school to year 10 and a day care centre for the working mothers. Three bus services on weekdays to and from Toowoomba and Highfields. Best private secondary schools are in Toowoomba. 3 recreation dams are within a 20 klm radius, Crows Nest falls are a short drive from town. And the magnificent Bunya mountains and wineries are to the N/W.
A two hour drive will take you to Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast.
This property is well worth an inspection. Rarely will you find a quality property like this on the market so close to town. Phone Yvonne Bradley. Local rural agent 0408181146 .
