Rarely does a large lifestyle property with a mix of privacy, convenience and opportunity become available in this location.
Conveniently located on the Cairns side of Mareeba, approximately 40 minutes drive to Smithfield, the 40.84ha (100.87 acres) of timbered, sparse savannah bush land is improved with a steel framed shed style home (approx. 350m2 under roof) and is enjoyed by the current owners as a large lifestyle property.
With a fully fenced perimeter and 5 internal well watered paddocks - the property is move in ready and perfect for those with horses or a desire to run some cattle. The front paddock is approx. 30 acres in size and split into a house paddock plus 2 smaller horse paddocks (1 x 5-acre and 1 x 12-acre). The rear portion of the property encompasses Shanty Creek (permanent water) and is is divided into 2 paddocks, each approx. 35 acres in size with established grasses suitable for grazing.
The home is 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a double bay open carport and large wrap around verandah - south westerly facing. Inside the spacious living and dining areas are filled by plenty of natural light, and the large windows in the living and kitchen spaces take full advantage of the savannah bushland backdrop. The main bathroom also features a huge glass window, whilst the second internal bathroom serves as an ensuite to bedroom 2 - perfect for guests. The master is spacious in size, and features a large walk in robe, whilst rooms 3 and 4 have both internal and external access.
The space immediately surrounding the improvements has been cleared, and makes for a fantastic outlook over the surrounding landscape from the undercover entertaining space. To the west and adjacent to the building is an elevated outdoor bathtub and shower, plus BBQ, Furphy wood stove & Pizza Oven - perfect for entertaining.
The home and workshop are connected to grid power, and water is supplied to 2 x large water storage tanks, from Shanty Creek - which runs year round. Established fruit trees include cumquat, mulberry, 2x cashew trees, passionfruit vines, lime, bush lemon, mandarin, orange, water chestnut, tamarind and neem tree.
Additional Property Features Include:
* Prominent grasses include: Brachhy, Verano Style, Secca Stylo, Townsville Lucin & Gamber Grass
* Firefighter Pump + Bunyip water pump (The BUNYIP pump is a simple and compact unit that utilises the power of water to pump water)
* Water Storage : 1 x 20,000L with pressure pump, 1 x 10,000 concrete tank with pressure pump & 1 x 4500L rainwater tank - (sizes are approximate)
* Solar electricity system (approx. 12 panels)
* Estimated year round carrying capacity - approx. 30 head
* Single bay powered shed/workshop
* 2 x Shade Shelters/Machinery Shed
This property’s potential is untapped and offers its new owners plenty of scope to further personalise as desired.
From all of us here at Mareeba Property Office, we wish you every success in your property search. If you would like more information or to arrange an inspection of this property, please call or email us today.
