Rainforest homestead comes with orchard and free cassowaries
A homestead hidden in a private rainforest valley has been listed for sale, complete with orchards, cassowaries and secluded natural spas.
A tropical homestead hidden in a private rainforest valley looking out over Queensland’s tallest mountain has been listed for sale, complete with fruit orchards, cassowaries, platypus and secluded natural spas.
Located at Mungali, west of Innisfail in Far North Queensland, the 168ha property features six acres of commercial native Australian fruit orchards, including high-demand varieties such as Davidson’s Plums, Lemon Aspen, Boonjie Tamarind, Herbert River Cherry, Water Cherry, as well as numerous other edible native species.
“Set against the stunning backdrop of the world heritage listed Wet Tropics National Park, this sprawling 168-hectare property offers the perfect blend of agricultural opportunities, serene living, and natural beauty,” the listing by Elders Real Estate Tablelands agent Janine Rielly says.
The property features a 1930s Queenslander Homestead complete with high ceilings, four bedrooms including a master bedroom with airconditioning and a dressing room, an office/study, two bathrooms, and spacious open-plan living areas.
But it is the vast 3m-wide verandas offering stunning views over the valley that really make this property sing.
It has also been recently re-stumped with steel posts, connected to mains power with solar panels (grid-connected) and a generator setup.
As for the business, the property has an existing client base and the potential for cellar door and orchard tours, which have previously been a success.
“There are over 1000 established Davidson Plum trees with 500 additional trees planted in 2014, with a doubling of production capacity expected within 2-3 years,” the listing says.
There is also 15 acres of grazing pasture which is currently running a small herd of beef cattle, with permanent creeks, a bore, and two cattle yards for stock management.
Other features include a 5-bay shed near the homestead and another 5-bay shed near the cattle yards, including 2 concreted bays, a lock-up roller door shed, and a walk-in freezer with a backup generator.
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There is also airconditioned food-grade storage and a production container for the orchard business, four water tanks (50,000L capacity) and a tested water bore providing clean water for human consumption.
A tractor, Razorback mower, ATV, trailer and other equipment can be negotiated as part of the sale.
And for the days when you are not at work, there is plenty of natural beauty to take in, from the numerous creeks and secluded natural spas to the direct private access to Wooroonooran National Park.
It is also home to a wide range of wildlife, with regular sightings of cassowaries, platypus, native birds, and other wildlife, plus views of Queensland’s highest mountain, Mount Bartle Frere.
It is listed for $1.3 million.
Originally published as Rainforest homestead comes with orchard and free cassowaries
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