Elliott QLD 4670

$895,000.00

5 beds

3 baths

2 parking

Boutique Sustainable Lifestyle Farm

Boutique Lifestyle Farm for Sale in Bundaberg QLD

* Are you searching for the ultimate rural lifestyle?
* Are you interested in living in comfort and growing your own food?
* Does living on an environmentally-friendly property appeal to you?
* Then ‘Gilguy Orchard’ could be your piece of paradise….
* The owners are very open to negotiations.

‘Gilguy Orchard’ is all about good living and comfort on a commercial farm specialising in the production of lychees and longans. The property is set on 20 acres, 13 km south of Bundaberg. 7 acres is an established commercial orchard growing longans - 470 trees and lychees -130 trees. The orchard is irrigated from our permanent water supply, Lake Gilguy, and covered with permanent 5m high netting to protect the crop from bats and birds. There is about 7 acres of fenced natural bush and this could be used to run a couple of cows, horses etc. The remainder is parkland with an entire lake frontage and large shady trees. The orchard has Freshcare Food Handling certification.

The architect designed home built 2005, has three bedrooms and a Japanese inspired huge ensuite with a private courtyard. A large granite bench topped kitchen, walk in pantry and wardrobe, office, large all weather verandas, double carport and laundry. Solar hot water and quality fittings throughout, neutral colour scheme. There are many built-ins over and above what is considered standard. Living in the house is like living in the garden, overlooking Lake Gilguy.

The design brief was to build a lowset sustainable quality brick home, ensuring year round comfort with cross ventilation in every room, and the ability to close off the living area in winter if the aircon heating is required. The zincalum roof is double insulated as are the walls on the western side. Quality beige tiles throughout with the exception of the master bedroom. The property also has a large separate and private two bedroom fully self contained unit. There are numerous sheds including a large packing shed 24 x 9m, a 4 bay workshop, garden shed 6 x 3m to service the domestic organic vegetable garden, a bush house and potting shed, a secure dog kennel and even a ‘Better Homes & Gardens” designed chicken house.

The organic vegetable garden is as large as you want to make it. It is laid out under the protection of the orchard netting, ensuring the free ranging chickens are kept out and do not demolish it! There are dozens of established fruit trees bearing a wide selection of citrus and other fruit trees for your own enjoyment, including mango, custard apple, avocado, grapes, dragon fruit, mulberry, Asian herbs and spices. Unlimited water - 16 garden taps to make watering easy.

NO POSSIBILITY OF FLOODING.

The property is all setup with everything to just move in and enjoy a semi-retired lifestyle, and the opportunity to live off the land. The ‘farm toys’ include an aircon tractor and spray unit, quad, ride on mower, pruning equipment, packing tables, chemicals etc. and will be sold separately to the sale.

The property would suit a couple who enjoy a moderate amount of physical work, appreciate an environment with no neighbours in view and can have a rooster and let him crow in the morning. The income from the sale of fruit covers the cost of running the farm ............... it’s all about lifestyle and good living.

PLEASE CONTACT TO ARRANGE AN INSPECTION

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Land Area: 20 acres
Air Conditioning: Split
Heating: Air-Conditioner
Dishwasher: Yes
Alarm: No
Floor Level: Single
Outside Area: Alfresco|Entertainment|Garde n|Patio|Verandah|Entertainment Area
Local Council: Bundaberg Regional Council
Garages: 2

Property Details

• Type: AcreageSemi-rural
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 3
• Ensuites: 1
• Garage Spaces: 2