Situated only a an hour (approx) from Cairns, in a very beautiful and fertile valley you will experience the perfect environment for a successful Wholesale Palm Nursery. With an abundance of water, stunning tropical gardens and award winning, architecturally awarded villas bounded by the permanent creek, you have definitely arrived in paradise.
Not only is there a successful wholesale nursery operating on this extensively developed property but their is the opportunity to open the property to Tourism/accommodation and weddings across the 19 Acres of flood free property. There are approximately 5 acres which were cattle paddocks (overgrown at present) and may suit horses or cattle.
THE BUSINESS -
PALMERS NURSERY has been successfully trading in this location for over 30 years.
- There is enormous scope to expand the business as demand outstrips supply.
- The three main products that are sold to southern markets, which have been in place for over 10 years, are 2 types of Cycads and Raphis Palms being the highest earner.
- There are 2 long term staff members and very little outgoings in order to produce a quality product due to the excellent growing conditions in the area.
- Horticulture potting shed with amenities.
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- This could be an ideal property for orchid growing with many species to be found on the trunks of rare palms.
WATER is in abundance with 2 water licenses, a bore , a large water tank, water from the crystal clear creek and irrigation throughout the property. The rainfall in the area is measured in meters - approx. 4.5 to 6.5 m pa.
ACCOMODATION -
Balinese style central living with a focus on quality timber features , silky oak bifold doors sliding open to timber decks, opening onto the stunning gardens with rare palms, orchids and wildlife. Cassowaries, monitor lizards, Ulysses butterflies and birdlife abound. You can hear the creek from the home in the wet season.
The 2 sleeping villas are accessed via a covered walkway and have a high end, comfortable fit out consisting of timber floors, open plan bedroom and sitting area overlooking the rainforest and a large, private bathroom with concrete vanities. Timbers used are scented maple, rosewood, kadargy and silky oak.
The separate pavillion consisting of open plan living areas with a well appointed kitchen. There is a separate rendered cement structure which houses the office or 3rd bedroom and a laundry to service the accommodation.
SHED WITH AMENITIES -
There is a self contained shed/accommodation with 2 rooms (including a loft), 1 bathroom, large laundry and spacious kitchen and dining area attached to a 8.5m x 8m (approx) shed/garage.
There is a further 3m x 9m single garage.
