Four macadamia nut properties, all in the Byron Bay hinterland are up for grabs right now

For so many of us a seachange is the dream lifestyle, with these locales you can can have the home and the office in one.

The dream life. Picture: Supplied

Self-isolation driving you nuts?

Anyone locked up during lockdown might be dreaming of a life on the farm and what better crop to crack into than macadamia nuts?

We are the world’s largest producer of macadamias, and the in-demand nut is the only Australian native food crop to have been developed and traded globally as a commercial food product.

Originally sprouting from the rainforests of our eastern seaboard, the modern day macadamia can mostly be found along the Far North Coast of NSW and South East Queensland.

There is a cluster of macadamia farms around the hinterland of Byron Bay, making it an agricultural endeavour with all the perks of the popular lifestyle hub nearby.

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This 63ha Bangalow farm is on the market with a price guide of between $6 million and $6.5 million. Picture: Supplied

According to the Australian Macadamia Society, the industry is now worth more than $280 million a year and there are in excess of 40 countries that are hungry for our local nuts.

Right now there are four rural listings with macadamia crops on the market to choose from.

Bangalow

Located in sought after hinterland between Newrybar and Bangalow, this 63ha farm (43ha are nuts) and homestead has more than 10,000 macadamia trees and all the infrastructure and machinery thrown in. As well as the trees there are two large sheds, three dams and an original four-bedroom, four-bathroom “Queenslander” style home that dates back to 1908.

Fully restored, the house has a mix of old and new features as well as a huge undercover deck with swim spa and heated jacuzzi. The farm, which is on the market with a price tag of between $6 million and $6.5 million, produces approximately 100 to 150 tonnes of nuts a year and there are also fruit trees and plenty of space for animals.

The early 1900s homestead is a mix of old and new world charm. Picture: Supplied

Tullera

As well as 2000 macadamia and 550 custard apple trees, this property is home to a classic three-bedroom provincial style residence with a custom-designed kitchen featuring state of the art appliances plus an outdoor kitchen with a drinks fridge and an infra-red barbecue with an induction cooktop.

This estate is home to 2000 macadamia trees and 550 custard apple trees. Picture: Supplied

Out the back there is also a 12m mineral heated pool and an eight-person spa, a large barn plus workers’ quarters that could be used for visitors or an office. All the furniture, fixtures and machinery are included in the sale and it’s all less than an hour from Byron’s beaches.

Out the back of this sprawling parcel there is a 12m mineral heated pool and an eight-person spa. Picture: Supplied

Anyone buying into a macadamia farm is cracking into a $280 million industry. Picture: Supplied

Tuckombil

Known as Rucamanqui, this vast 33ha property features a prestige homestead with sweeping views over the Byron and Ballina hinterland. On the market for $5.75 million, the pavilion style three-bedroom home has all the mod cons inside and out.

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Rucamanqui is a 33ha property featuring a prestige homestead with sweeping views over the Byron and Ballina hinterland. Picture: Supplied

There is a grand pool and self-contained pool house as well as a freestanding office space and a double garage with loft accommodation. In addition to the formal landscaped gardens surrounding the residence, there are 950 macadamia trees turning an income and all the machinery and shedding is right there on site. The balance of the land is used for grazing and is fenced into four paddocks.

There is an enviable self-contained pool house with the lot. Picture: Kirsten Craze

Mullumbimby

Netherford isn’t really a macadamia farm, but it’s still home to a number of nut trees as well as lychee, mango, avocado and lemon trees plus a plentiful vegetable patch, Sitting on 56ha just outside Mullumbimby, the picture-perfect estate is only 15 minutes from famous Byron.

Not a macadamia nut farm, per se, this Mullumbimby property has a whole host of fruit trees and a dream home on site. Picture: Supplied

The original 1800s farmhouse has been renovated in keeping with the local boho vibe with bright white interiors, high ceilings and teak floors. Guests can stay in “The Bales”, a renovated self-contained dairy cottage that is not visible from the main house. Fully fenced with a cattle grate at the entrance, Netherford is all suitable for raising cattle or keeping horses.

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