547 Fassio Road

Paddys Green QLD 4880

This person, my client, searched far and wide and finally decided to purchase this large 156 acre allotment in fertile Paddy s Green.
The land is located within an easy 15 km drive north west of Mareeba.
The southern boundary with Sandy Creek has swimming holes during Summer & Autumn.
Seasonal creeks flow from the natural bushland ridges in the west of the property feed the numerous waterfalls on the estate.
The eastern side, where the property is accessed, is partially cleared and consists of 18 acres of usable land.
A long drive comes off Fassio road and proceeds over the Sunwater Irrigation channel past a huge greenhouse and ends at the house.
The House is a relocated Queenslander sited in the most perfect setting with serene views to the Australiana flora and fauna, all around.
A short flight of steps takes you onto a very large front verandah.
This space is regularly used for outdoor dining, rest, recreation and entertaining.
Here, you are a couple of metres off the ground and are well place to enjoy the natural setting and charming ambience of this sprawling estate.
An open plan kitchen and dining area is sited adjacent to the front patio.
The ceiling height throughout the home is exceptionally tall and so allowing for a cool home in summer.
There is plenty of room to move in this very generously proportioned Classic Queenslander.
The three bedrooms are large and look out onto the peaceful bush setting.
This home has been built for living the good life and this you most certainly can do on this unique estate.
Power is supplied via a remote area supply system that was installed in 2009 with the Inverter upgraded in 2014.
The system comprises an 8.5 Kilowatt-hour solar panel setup and details of this can be provided on request.
There is ample power to meet all of the seller s requirements.
The setup of the water supply is ingenious, in that the natural topography of the land has been used to provide very low coast gravity feed system.
Two water tanks comprising 72,000 litres and 27,000 litres have been installed upon the crest of a hill on the estate.
Water is pumped into these tanks from the Sunwater channel off take using a 5Hp Davey fire-fighter, housed in a lockable weather proof structure.
The water is pumped from the irrigation channel via 50mm rural poly pipe.
The water allocation is 10 Meglitre and this is more than adequate.
The 27,000 litre tank supplies the house and surrounding gardens, which in turn are fitted with irrigation control and lines.
The 72,000 litre Colorbond lined water tank supplies the irrigation needs of the large 825m2 steel greenhouse, on the land.
Horticulture set up: There is a substantial greenhouse structure of about 825m2, built from steel with shade cloth on the walls and roof.
There are 5 raised beds of 30m long and 1.25m wide which are fully irrigated & very productive.
This greenhouse generates significant income for the home via the propagation and sale of crops such as tomatoes, capsicum, melons, and pumpkins.
This produce is grown organically and does have local accreditation (not certified organic).
Income from local sales average $250 to $400 per week depending on season. Sales record is available.
There is about 7 hectares (18 acres) of partially cleared regrowth land available for further cropping. The balance of 56 hectares is natural bush and zoned as remnant vegetation.
In addition there is also 9m by 6m shed of timber construction , useful for a variety of activities and a carport of 12m by 9m with a 4 m high roof of steel construction.
In summary: as a result of the installation of a substantial solar network, the ample supply of water from the Sunwater Irrigation channel & near proximity to markets, means that you can live a life that is free of the crippling cost of electricity, today.
The large greenhouse will enable you to grow crops and so provide a source of income as the markets for the produce are within an easy drive of the estate.
Paddy s Green is well known for its fertility and this area is extensively populated by a host of growers producing everything from Sugarcane to Vegetables.
If you are looking for an affordable alternative on land that is rich in strong natural values like, running water, lush native vegetation, fantastic rock & hill settings that easily Rival Davies Creek National Park, then this IS the place for you.
Owners have been her for many years and wish to move. Accordingly, the estate has been priced at $560,000 for an easy sale.
Call Vik today.
You will be very glad you did!