* 608 Acres, 3 freehold titles with 2 homes
* Approx. 15,000 fully irrigated macadamia trees
* Productive pastures carrying approximately 120 breeders
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“Karana” - A highly productive, multi-purpose rural holding offering exceptional versatility for a wide range of agricultural pursuits. With rich red volcanic soils, enormous water security and quality infrastructure already in place, this 608-acre property presents outstanding potential for cropping, grazing, horticulture, agri-tourism or diversified farming enterprises.
Located across three freehold titles and featuring two homes, with extensive infrastructure and a large plant and machinery list, Karana offers a rare opportunity to secure a genuine long-term agricultural asset in a tightly held region.
Superbly positioned approximately 30 minutes to Gympie and Tin Can Bay, 45 minutes to Rainbow Beach/Fraser Island, 1 hour to Noosa and 2 hours to Brisbane. The property also benefits from great mobile service, daily mail delivery and school bus access at the front gate.
Two Homes Across Three Titles
Main Homestead
A beautifully presented architecturally designed brick home featuring a grand entry, open plan living with soaring ceilings, fireplace, polished timber floors and western red cedar doors/windows throughout. The well-appointed kitchen offers ample storage, overhead cabinetry, pantry, electric oven, cooktop and dishwasher. Three generous bedrooms include built-in wardrobes, fans and air-conditioning, with the master accessing the spacious two-way bathroom. The designated office could be a 4th bedroom if required. A second shower and toilet off the laundry is ideal after a day outdoors. Additional features include two separate brick garages (parking for 4 vehicles), large workshop, solar, security screens and doors, a fenced dog area and manicured lawns, fruit trees and raised garden beds.
Second Residence
A comfortable three-bedroom, two-bathroom timber home located on a separate title near the processing facilities has a beautiful rural outlook and features traditional VJ walls, polished timber floors, decorative fretwork and has plenty of character, with an air-conditioned lounge and practical kitchen/dining area. Ideal for managers, staff, extended family or rental income.
Macadamias – Income Without the Work
Approximately 15,000 established macadamia trees are planted over 118 acres, noting the macadamia orchard (only) is currently leased until July 2027, providing a secure income stream while removing the need for the new purchaser to have any macadamia expertise. This means you can enjoy passive income from the lease while focusing on other agricultural pursuits on the balance of the property with a plan for future expansion or land use changes in your own time. The current Lessee has expressed an interest in extending the lease to a longer term while the farm manager who lives on site would also like to stay on if possible. With irrigation infrastructure already in place and significant water security, there is capacity to plant up to an estimated additional 20,000 trees if desired — or alternatively utilise this country for entirely different enterprises.
Cattle & Grazing
The balance of the property (490 acres) is well set up for grazing, fenced into multiple paddocks (mostly 4 barb) with improved pastures including Seteria, Paspalum, Rhodes grass, Green Panic and legumes throughout. The cattle carrying capacity is estimated at 120 breeders plus progeny. There are steel cattle yards in place including a concreted Cavalier vet crush with scales and multiple holding yards. The property is well situated to local saleyards and meatworks.
Outstanding Water Security
Water is where Karana truly stands apart with a massive estimated 450-megalitre dam – never known to run dry. This dam lends itself to potential agri-tourism opportunities such as farm stays, cabins or wedding venues (STCA) due to its size & location. There is also a further 13-megalitre dam plus two smaller dams along with two water licences from Sandy Creek totalling 288 megalitres (168ML + 120ML) with Sandy Creek running through the property, which include permanent waterholes perfect for fishing, yabbying, swimming horses, kayaking and camping. There is an abundance of wildlife in and around the creek banks including birds, frogs, platypus, wallabies, possums, fish and yabbies. Three high-capacity pumps are included (2 x 60hp diesel pumps & 1 electric pump with variable speed drive). This water system supports irrigation, livestock, lifestyle and future development potential.
Extensive Infrastructure
Improvements include 10 water tanks totalling approx. 67,500 gallons as well as 5 large sheds including a 24m x 9m high clearance, lockable shed at the main home with animal shelter. A 16m x 14m high clearance, 3 bay shed with chem storage and 12m x 8m open bay. A powered 30m x 8m processing shed with concreted floor, power, and additional awning. A 20m x 6m open bay machinery shelter which is great for storing all implements and a powered 14m x 8m timber storage shed with concrete floor for additional storage.
A Rare Asset with Unlimited Direction
“Karana” is a rare, large scale holding, offering multiple titles with 2 homes upon exceptional soils, has an abundance of water with quality infrastructure in place as well as an existing income stream, located in a strategic location with huge forthcoming potential!
Whether you wish to build a diverse agricultural enterprise, expand the existing Macadamia and Cattle production, landbank, introduce new ventures or simply enjoy a premium rural lifestyle, this is a blue-chip rural holding with genuine long-term upside.
The current owners have lovingly cared for this property for the past 15 years, raising their family here and creating countless memories grounded in the values of country living and farming life. It has been a place of hard work, laughter and strong foundations, where their children enjoyed the freedom and upbringing that only a rural lifestyle can offer. Now, with the children grown and their next chapter calling, the time has come to pass this special property on to a new family.
Contact Marketing Agents to arrange your private inspection:
John Bambling 0418 715 165
Craig & Natalie Mellor 0411 289 333 or 0429 898 555
John McEwan on 0413 198 385
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