SITUATION
Located at the edge of Biloela with bitumen road frontage to the property. The central Queensland regional town of Biloela is located at the junction of the Dawson and Burnett Highway with the city of Gladstone 120* kilometres to the north east and the city of Rockhampton 145* kilometres to the north. The Gladstone region is renowned for its fishing and crabbing and it is only a 90 minute drive to the Tannum Sands beach.
Biloela is the largest centre in the Banana Shire and services the local rural, agricultural and industrial services which include mining and electricity generation. Further details of Biloela and the Banana Shire can be viewed at https://www.banana.qld.gov.au/banana-shire-information/shire-information/banana-shire-information
SERVICES
Mobile phone coverage, landline telephone, NBN internet, single phase and three phase electricity. School Bus available.
REAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Total area 7.61 hectares - 18.80 acres freehold, Lot 7 on Plan RP619541.
LOCAL AUTHORITY AND RATES
Banana Shire Council, low cost rural rates of $633.55 per half-year after discount.
COUNTRY DESCRIPTION
Heavy alluvial soils suitable for hay production, grazing and a variety of crops. Currently sown to improved pastures of panic, buffel and butterfly pea and baled for hay in recent seasons.
WATER
The property is located in the Callide Valley Irrigation benefited area and has a irrigation allocation of 6 megalitres. The old irrigation bore is not used, the stock and domestic bore is equipped with an electric submersible pump. Underground system services the spacious lawns and gardens.
RESIDENCE
The lowset residence with views across the adjoining farmland and out to Mt Murchison is set amongst spacious lawns and established gardens. A large concrete lined pond is stocked with native fish and covered with water lilies. A gazebo overlooks the pond and is perfect for entertaining with friends or relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet. For the larger family gatherings, the covered 10 metre x 6 metre entertainment area is just perfect.
The large family home constructed of core filled concrete block has a total roof area of approximately 500 square metres and features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an office. The master bedroom has a modern ensuite and walk in robe. The other 3 bedrooms all have built in robes, one of the bedrooms would make an ideal media room. The modern kitchen is centrally located to the open plan living and dining and lounge room. The family bathroom features a bath and separate shower. Wide verandahs cater for the central Queensland climate. The home is very well insulated, cool in summer and holding the warmth in winter. Rain water storage from 3 rainwater tanks. Solar system on the roof.
SHEDS
20* metres x 7* metres machinery shed of steel and timber construction with lockable workshop and 2 concreted bays, 9* metres x 9* metre machinery or hay shed of steel construction with earth floor, 42* metres x 4* metres steel frame machinery shed enclosed on 3 sides with earth floor.
