Description

FUTURE PROOF YOUR FAMILY with this highly productive farmlet. Set high on the Georgica plateau these 15 acres have it all if you're serious about self sufficiency.

The land is gently undulating and easily managed. Frost-free and flood-free it is prime country for agriculture. Of the 15 acres, 3 are cultivated with an established custard apple orchard. Currently laden with fruit, it offers annual income potential if desired. Another half acre has been set up with permaculture gardens and 2 swales for water management. In its time it has produced more veggies than a family could consume , along with herbs, flowers, fruit and nut trees and a newly planted variety of bush tucker trees. All fertilised with the help of goats and a massive worm farm, the land has been chemical free for 12 years at least and would be fit for organic certification.

Beyond the garden and orchard the land slopes to a seasonal creek dividing the property, then rises gently to the north where it is forested with native hardwood and rainforest timbers. The orchard is dog/goat fenced and the boundaries of the property are fully fenced. There are 2 separate internal paddocks.

Water is not an issue here with 2 spring-fed dams, a bore and the headwaters of Georgica Creek passing through the Eastern side of the property along with the seasonal creek adjoining it. The bore has a solar pump which enables water to be pumped to a holding tank and gravity-fed to gardens and animal troughs.

A massive 10m x 12m machinery shed contains 2 cool rooms (needing a service) but fabulous for storing produce, cement floor and connected to power, this is a great asset.

The north facing 3 bedroom home is sturdy and functional with the kitchen/living room well separated from the bedrooms. The large rooms all have built-in robes and plenty of natural light. A massive laundry/mud room, equally large separate bathroom, and heaps of storage cupboards make this a practical family farmhouse. A large back to the grid solar setup will cut your electricity bill by more than half.

A separate studio has rustic charm and offers a guest/teenage bedroom. It has a fully fitted tiled bathroom, sink and compost toilet as well as a kitchenette just waiting to be connected up to water.

IN A NUTSHELL:
* 15 acres
* 2 spring-fed dams
* bore water
* permanent and seasonal creek
* 3 bed home
* studio
* 12m x 10m machinery shed
* Large solar system, back to the grid
* solar hot water - electric backup
* 3 x 22,000l water tanks
* 3 acre custard apple orchard
* abundant fruit, nut and bush tucker trees
* Permaculture gardens
* Native forest
* Fenced
* Animal shelter
* septic system
* Buses to local schools
* 30 minutes to Lismore less to Nimbin

This property is the real thing. Set up to produce food and sustain a family, it is the perfect property if you are really serious about taking charge of your own future.
Call Jacqui on 0439 15 6666 to arrange an inspection.