With sugar prices at an all-time high and the cotton industry gathering speed in the region, this is an opportunity you simply can't miss.
Central Realty Mareeba is pleased to present a unique opportunity to purchase a long-established working farm on the Atherton Tablelands of Far North Queensland. Situated peacefully at 142 Pickford Road, Biboohra is this 263.48 hectare property, currently farming 100 hectares of Cotton, 70 hectares of Sugar Cane and approximately 93 hectares are housing 40 head of cattle.
Benefiting the property is the 222 Megalitre channel water allocation, enormous dam with a 250 Megalitre (approx.) holding capacity and a creek running through the western side of the property. Located beside the dam is a 40kW motor pump with sand filters, and 8 inch & 6 inch mainlines for the purpose of flood irrigation.
Located on the property are three dwellings in total.
House 1 (the main dwelling) is a sturdy concrete block home comprising of 4 bedrooms, an office, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets, a large living & dining space, and 2 verandas. It is located at the front of the property with plenty of gardens providing privacy, a rainwater tank and a 4.8kW Solar Power system.
House 2 is timber cladded on steel stumps with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a full-length carport and rainwater tank located near the main dwelling.
House 3 is a timber cladded workers quarters on steel stumps with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a common area and rainwater tank located behind the machinery shed.
There are three sheds on the property to cover all your storage and farming needs. Shed 1 is located near the main house & is 7mx19m (approx.), with open bays, power, and a water tank. Shed 2 is located directly beside Shed 1 and is 6mx9m (approx.). Shed 3 is currently being used to house the property's machinery and is 8mx22m (approx.) with open bays. Directly beside the machinery shed is a 9mx9m (approx.) workshop.
There is a variety of farming equipment and machinery to accompany the property (enquire for details).
The township of Biboohra is located only 10 minutes from Mareeba CBD and 60 minutes (approx.) from the Cairns International Airport. This property boasts plenty of convenience and privacy without an extensive drive, perfect for anyone wanting to enjoy a peaceful and convenient location.
With a property of this size, it is almost impossible to list all the information and details in one place, its truly a must to inspect.
- 263.48 ha farming property
- 170ha Arable Land (100ha cotton, 70ha sugar cane) with flood irrigation
- 93ha housing 40 head of cattle, cattle yards
- 3 Dwellings on property (2 houses & 1 workers quarters)
- 3 Sheds (7mx19m, 6mx9m, 8mx22m) & 1 workshop (9mx9m)
- Variety of farming equipment & machinery (enquire for details)
- 222 Megalitre channel water allocation, 250 Megalitre (approx.) dam
- Creek running through the western part of the property
- 40kW motor pump with sand filters in shed beside dam
- 8 Inch mainline toward front of property, 6 inch mainline to remaining
- Located 10 minutes from Mareeba and 60 minutes (approx.) Cairns International Airport
To arrange a Private Inspection or to discuss further information, contact Vince Costas on 0419 926 691 or pop into the Central Realty Mareeba office.
