Every now and again you find a property that takes your breath away....THIS IS IT!
As the electric gates open and you begin your drive down the long driveway, you will feel the peace and tranquility that "Spring Park" offers. Tucked away in complete privacy, the owners have meticulously rejuvenated this property into something truly remarkable.
This 60.8 Ha/150.22 acre approx property is predominantly deep basalt, red volcanic soil, with quality pastures including grasses Brachiaria, Rhodes, Seteria and Humidicola and legumes Pinto peanut, Stylo, Shaw's Creeping Vigna, Glycine, Wincassia, Greenleaf desmodium, and Haifa clover.
The property is currently fenced into 13 watered and shaded paddocks, all of which are vehicle accessible with graded tracks. This riparian property has an enviable year-round water supply, with a spring fed dam and permanent creek that has never run dry. The average annual rainfall is 1200mm.
There are no compromises on quality when it comes to the infrastructure. The beautiful family farmhouse has been completely renovated by well-respected builder, Adrian Agnew. Carefully honoring the old with the new, the original stone wall and arch window are a stand-out feature providing warmth and character which is blended beautifully with the modern renovation. Perfectly north facing and designed to embrace the surroundings, some of the home's highlights include:
Large, open plan living with combustion fireplace, bi-fold doors and windows overlooking the beautifully landscaped gardens
Quality built, spacious kitchen with 50 mm granite bench tops, large servery window, soft close drawers and cupboards, large pantry and all mod cons including gas cooktop, dishwasher, appliances cupboard
3 spacious bedrooms each with large, 2.4m built in robes. The master has a spacious ensuite with wet room shower and bathtub
Fully tiled patio with raking ceiling has an extended alfresco entertaining area complete with a private outdoor shower
Large, double garage complete with workstation, sink and built-in cabinetry
The impressive improvements continue outside with the following:
180m2 engineered, quality built, 4 bay shed with 3 open bays, lockable bay workshop and full-length gantry, gates on the open bays
6kw solar system
2 concrete creek crossings
Steel cattle yards with undercover crush and weigh station
Bunyip hydro-powered pump from dam
Herberton is only a 10-minute drive, while Atherton, Malanda and Ravenshoe are equidistant and a pleasant 30-minute drive.
Nearby attractions include Mt Hypipamee National Park, Halls Falls, and the Herberton Historical Village.
The international airport of Cairns is just 90 minutes away.
Combining the beautiful, natural bushland bordering the farm with a revegetated Gully Sanctuary, you can expect to spot native animals including platypus, tree kangaroos, wallabies, bettongs, and a compelling list of birdlife.
The owners, selling due to retirement, are presenting an opportunity for new owners to take over this diamond of Wondecla.
Inspections by appointment only.
For a full Information Memorandum please contact Agent!
