Located in the picturesque area of Mount Alford in the world-renowned region of the Scenic Rim in Southeast Queensland. Just one and half hour's from Brisbane and the Brisbane Airport, 1 hour and 50 minutes to the Gold Coast, 15 minutes to the bustling country town of Boonah and 50 minutes to Ipswich with all benefits of the big centres close by.
The Scenic Rim is one of Lonely Planet's 2022 global Top 10 regions to visit, and with good reason. It's full of spectacular natural beauty forever changing with the seasons. It's renowned for it's relaxed country lifestyle, and award winning produce.
A popular, year-round destination for foodies, the region's fertile farmlands are home to many gourmet producers and boutique wineries, breweries and distilleries, with a local brewery just minutes away at the quaint township of Mount Alford. Karoomba Vineyard and Lavendar Farm is just across the 'paddock' which is also known for its spectacular wedding venue and views.
The property is an ample size with 107 acres (43.46ha) of undulating hills running to fertile irrigated creek flats. Permanent water holes are replenished by 2 x bores for year-round water security. There is ample storage with 3 x farm sheds adequate for hay and machinery. There are timber cattle yards with a head bale and ramp. It's being sold as a W.I.W.O with all farming equipment and cattle included.
A modern 3 x bedroom homestead overlooks the property which captures the surrounding mountain views. The home is off-grid with a 6kw solar system with battery storage and a generator for back-up. For endless summer fun for all the family to enjoy there is an inground pool which is powered by a stand-alone solar system running the pumps and filtration.
• Land -:
It's predominately open grazing with the property separated into 8 x paddocks and approx. 12 x acres of irrigated fertile flats. There is a mixture of rich black soil on the creek flats, the other separate paddocks have open grazing which is utilized for rotational grazing year round. The balance of the property rises to grey soil timbered forest country on the ridges.
• Pumps and bores -:
There are 2 x bores with submersible pumps equating to approx. 6,000 gallons per hour which are pumped into the permanent water holes for the irrigation. There is one tractor P.T.O. irrigation pump which pumps from the creek for the travelling irrigator to provide water to the improved pastures.
This also services a 5,000 gallon header tank which supplies 2 x cattle troughs as well as water to the 2 x house garden tanks.
• Cattle Yards, Sheds & Fencing -:
Shed 1) Ample sized hay shed - 16m x 7m x 3.6m with an enclosed storage room
Shed 2) Storage Shed 11m x 8m
Shed 3) Machinery shed 10m x 7m
• Cattle Yards - Timber yards with a head bale and loading ramp
Fencing is in fair to good condition throughout the property. The entrance driveway and the home are separated from the property with as new fencing.
• Off-grid solar system -:
A stand-alone Alpha ESS solar system 6kw with 19.2kw battery storage including a 5kw inverter with a Kubota 9kva generator for back-up. The system is set-up as fully automatic.
• Pool -:
• 8m x 2.5m - 18,000 litre inground lap pool enviroswim freshwater sanitization system
• Home -:
• The home has a 6 star energy rating and is positioned to capture the natural breezes & light and taking in the panoramic views.
• A modern polished concrete floor with strategically positioned windows, louvres, and doors to capture the crossflow for natural cooling in the hot summer months.
• Open plan kitchen/living dining with a butler's pantry, commercial stainless-steel bench, and sink. A quality 90cm Falcon gas cooktop and electric oven to cook up a feast for the family and friends.
• The master suite is located at northern end of the home with an ample sized walk-in robe and ensuite which opens out to the large patio area near the pool.
• There are another 2 x bedrooms at the other end of the home, one of the bedrooms. has direct access to the 2nd bathroom through the walk-in robe. The 3rd bedroom has built-in robes.
• There is also an oversized laundry/wet room and a study nook.
• House Shed & Fresh water tanks-:
• 14 x 5m x 8m skillion shed with automatic roller doors and a p.a. door including a separate studio with sliding glass doors. There is enough parking space for two cars and mowers etc
• 2 x 22,500 litre freshwater tanks and pump
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