173 Morden Road

Toogoolawah QLD 4313

The property has been designed with an emphasis on energy efficiency and self sufficiency. There is quality insulation in walls and ceilings, with all the internal walls with sound proof insulation . Each room is directly or indirectly cooled by air conditioning units. In addition, the main living area has a wood burning fireplace with a power boost fan, in addition to this the design of the house , with double front doors to the North and a clever installation feature of louvers in the wall allow natural air flow and cooling

These owners have two large fenced house yards. One is for the current Home business and the other is for their pets and raised vegetable patches and a substantial orchard

A Beautiful historic railway carriage is self-contained for visitors, unique living space and outdoor shower, an outdoor entertaining area where they can watch the cattle and the mountain vistas , beware they may never want to leave ! or turn this into an AIRBNB for the rail trail

With lovely views of the valley and distant mountains this home is a truly relaxing getaway , that is planned for self sufficiency the house is set in an elevated position in a garden of trees and shrubs
The house is designed for flexible living and working from home. There are three bedrooms , master with ensuite and walk in robe and huge glass doors opening to a private undercover sitting area
There is also a huge rumpus/studio/ home office with a toilet and basin, this gives working from home a super advantage, either enter via the sliding doors or main home entrance without interruption to the main living areas of the house. Win Win for anyone who has clients who visit , or just need a place to have no interruptions whilst working. Every window has views and out door undercover area and a fenced yard and its own airconditioning unit, its ideal for any purpose, work, home school, yoga retreat, meditation classes etc.

NO ELECTRICITY BILLS - EVER

This is an easy house to live in with minimal costs due to extensive water storage and 7.5kw solar system with 44khw of battery storage , the inverter is 10,000 watts so plenty of power to run a modern home, supported by a 7.5kva Generator
4 bay equipment shed which can be used for cars and other vehicles. This has its own 3kw Solar system with 7kw battery storage and a 7000watt inverter and a 3kva back up generator
This system also runs the Antique Train carriage , the shed and all the tools required for farm maintenance including welding.

NO NEED TO PURCHASE CATTLE FODDER
This property has been set up for Cell Grazing, that allows for grazing management that can be basic or advanced. It gives complete management of feed throughout the year and allows for higher than normal stocking rates

This type of grazing management provides dry season and drought feed security for your cattle , you many have as much as 300 days grazing in front of your cattle at any one time.

This makes herd management and forward planning a simple stress free task.

The property has 61 equal size paddocks which allows a basic 60 day grazing cycle. The cycle you choose will reflect in your stocking rates.

The basic cycle is moving the cattle once a day to a fresh paddock, this is easy and takes approx 30 mins a day , the property supports the current stock easily on this rotation, more information on advanced management will be provided to the successful purchaser.

This system protects the roots of your grass and keeps the cattle relaxed and happy , so no need to buy feed its standing in your paddock

MINIMUM COSTS TO PRODUCE TOP QUALITY - SOUGHT AFTER GRASS FED BEEF

the current owners do not use : Insecticide, Herbicide or Fertiliser again saving a lot of on farm expenses . the current owners have Chosen Angus for their fast growth and early breeding capacity . this year included in the Sale of the property there are 40 Breeders and calves and a bull. Total of 68 head going through winter. ( 7 yearling bulls HBR registerable) 13 Breeding are cows HBR registered- this years calves should drop November thru to January with all Cows preg tested now - expectations are for 32 calves - 6 of those will be HBR registerable

The cattle have access to the dams, troughs and bore water. There is a creek that maintains water pools when not flowing.

The property has a private road entrance that is easy to find, whilst secluded and private , The BRISBANE VALLEY RAIL TRAIL is actually on one boundary this could produce extra income from tourism / hipcamp/ Air BNB etc. local towns are Toogoolawah, Esk 12km,
Request, one or all, of the following lists:. Species List Local and Planted, Fruit and Nut trees, vegetables
Stewardship Skills and Transition Plan ( to successful purchaser) Stock and Equipment (included in the price)
The owner is keen to pass on the knowledge to the next generation of nurturers and will assist the transition as much as possible.