Platypus Bend is the most beautiful self-sufficient farm in Dorrigo.
If you are considering getting out of the city, this haven of natural beauty, abundant in wildlife, from koalas, platypus, wallabies and an array of colourful parrots this is the property for you.
Over the last 4 years the owners have created their own food producing gardens, with espaliered fruit trees for ease of picking and raised garden beds for the vegies. Passionfruit, raspberries, nectarines, blueberries, lemons, limes and oranges are just a small part of what can be grown in this cool-temperate area. There is also greenhouse, pond, potting shed, and chook palace area.
Beautiful self-sufficient farm
Natural beauty
Abundant wildlife
Espaliered fruit trees
Raised garden beds
Greenhouse
Pond
Potting shed
Chook palace
Approximately 280 acres
200 acres are cleared and pasture improved
Contemporary north facing home
Outstanding views
5 kilowatt solar system
4 bedrooms with built-ins
Main bedroom with w/in robe
Ensuite with a spa bath
Open plan living
Large wood fire
Light and airy kitchen
Modern appliances
Separate self-contained workman s cottage
Plenty of shedding
100,000 litre underground concrete water tank
Bore attached
Two 10,000 litre water tanks
Abundant water
Breathtaking swimming hole and waterfall
The size of Fernbrook is approximately 43 square kilometres. It has 2 parks covering nearly 2.2% of total area. The population of Fernbrook in 2011 was 258 people. By 2016 the population was 101 showing a population decline of 60.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Fernbrook is 50-59 years. Households in Fernbrook are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Fernbrook work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 75.7% of the homes in Fernbrook were owner-occupied compared with 69.1% in 2016..
Fernbrook has 70 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Fernbrook have seen a 110.98% increase in median value. As at 31 October 2024:
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