The owner has spent the past 40 years creating the most incredible garden and homestead. There are more than 250 species of indigenous trees, cycads and aloes growing on the property. In fact the plant growth on the property is so prodigious that it has created its own micro-climate. It always seems to be cool and inviting under the shade of the giant forest canopy. One can only imagine the birdlife that occurs here. In terms of the commercial aspect of the farm, there are more than 300 mature Macadamia trees as well as 31 bearing lime trees. The owner has farmed with both cattle and chicken over the years to generate income. In recent years the rental income from the three additional dwellings have been the big earners. Starting with the cottage, nearest entrance one of the property, it
is comprised of two-bedrooms, two spacious bathrooms, two walk-in cupboards, kitchen, compact lounge, dining area and a pretty patio to sit and enjoy the farm and surrounds. This dwelling in particular is perfect for the short-term rental market. The other two properties which are used for rental income are made up of a fully restored 1920's farmhouse that has two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, walk-in cupboard, kitchen, dinging area, very spacious lounge, patio, double carport and a storeroom. Near this house there is a large shed, that has nut de-husking equipment in it, worker's change rooms and ample storage. The third rental income dwelling is a double story brick house that has a kitchen, scullery, two bedrooms, bathrooms, a massive lounge and wrap around patio on the ground floor, as well as a second large lounge, two spacious bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs. This third dwelling also has a double garage, an outside laundry, and a splash pool. The crown of the property is of course the main house. It has a solid-wood kitchen, TV lounge, full dining room, entrance hall with a built in bar, a downstairs and upstairs lounge/office. All of the floors, stairs and cupboards are maid from Oregon pine. The west wing of the property has a guest bedroom with a full ensuite. This part of the home has a great big patio under which you can sit and admire the swimming pool, rolling lawns and the incredible diversity of indigenous plant and birdlife found in the garden. The East wing of the main house has a walk in pantry, two "Jack and Jill" bedrooms which share separate shower/bath and toilet. The main bedroom is very spacious, with its own study/sewing room, two walking-in cupboards, and a full bathroom. The main house also has an outside laundry, a workshop, covered parking for five vehicles, three solar geysers, a 5.5 KVA solar geyser, a 5.5 KVA backup diesel generator and nine CCTV camaras. The entire property has an electric fence as well as two electrified gates. Lastly the property has 6ha of White River canal water rights, along with a very strong borehole. So should you wish to grow anything further, an abundance of water will not be a problem.
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