DESCRIPTION
The phone enquiry code for this property is - 5049
If you are looking for an organic, sustainable and successful lifestyle farm business, then look no further.
This property of 14 acres with 200m of river frontage on the Clohesy river, a spacious home, edible landscape, and a profitable niche microherbs business, is a must see.
So letâs start from the beginning.
Koah is located 45mins west of Cairns and 30 minutes from Mareeba. Sitting at 400m above sea level on the Atherton tablelands, Koah is situated on the drier tropical side of the tablelands. The property enjoys an average of 1200mm of rain per annum and backs onto the Clohesy river which runs year-round. There is riparian access to the river, an additional 10 megalitre water licence, a potable bore, and 50,000L water storage. The majority of water storage is located at the top of the property with both 2 & 4 inch irrigation lines underground to pump from the river to the tanks.
The property itself is a north facing sloped block and has a large grassed top paddock of mainly brachiaria, a 1 megalitre dam, lower cleared paddocks, greenhouses, buildings and orchards spread throughout. There are stands of 25 year old millable Eucalypt and Radiata pine and a separate 2 phase ergon connection and meter on the top paddock that was recently installed.
The 3 bedroom house is timber frame, with a log cabin styled exterior and large verandahs surrounding it. The interior of the home has recently been modernized with vinyl flooring, downlights and full reverse cycle air-conditioning. The 3 bedrooms all contain WIRs and air-conditioning. The kitchen which overlooks the garden has a gas freestanding oven, rain water filter and walk in pantry. French doors open on to the large back deck which is large enough to host a party or perhaps just a quiet BBQ. Either or, the great view and nice breeze make this the favourite place to relax.
The separate cabin or granny flat is a great size fully airconditioned, and complete with kitchenette, living area and a full size bathroom. The 2-bay carport that is attached to the granny flat has ample storage space and houses the 10kw battery for the 20kw solar system. The system averages 100kw per day and supplies the farm and business whilst providing credits.
A number of different organic food forests/syntropic gardens are growing productively on site.
Some of the species include-
Mangos, Banana, Lychee, Mulberry, Dragon fruit, Black sapote, Carambola, Rollinia, Custard apple, Star apple, Panama berry, Macadamia, Brazilian cherry, Acerola cherry, Lime, Orange, Mandarin, Guava, Feijoa, Figs, Tamarillo, Finger lime, Ice cream bean, Cashew, Coconut, Achacha, Burdekin plum, Jackfruit, Pomegranate, Pineapples, Passionfruit, Tamarind, Elderberry, Papaya.
The veggie garden is productive with pumpkin, sweet potato, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, eggplants, beans and many other greens. The chicken run currently houses 8 happy girls who as you can imagine, get a lot of healthy supplemental feed.
Extensive irrigation systems are in place to water the property and a near new Orange 240v jet pump supplies water from the river to the water storage tanks.
The pizza oven and firepit is centrally located with ease of access to the kitchen and the back verandah, perfect for entertaining small or large groups on those milder tableland nights.
Enjoy the tranquility of this property, wake up to the bird song and the kookaburras, swim in your own backyard rainforest paradise and enjoy the spoils of year-round abundant tropical fruit, what more could you want!
-The Business-
Cairns Microgreens & Exotics
The business Cairns Microgreens and Exotics has been established for 7 years and has a loyal following and customer base with its wholesale clients, retail and market customers.
The business supplies micro herbs, exotic greens, edible flowers, and vanilla products between Port Douglas and Townsville.
- The Microgreens are grown under a butterfly style polycarbonate roof greenhouse, which allows for heat dissipation, while protecting the product from heavy rain.
- There are 4 large 6x3m containers for harvesting, cooling and materials storage, as well as pumps, racking and packing tables, fans and other general equipment.
- The business currently employees 1 full time employees and 3 other part time/casuals
Included in the sale-
- $200,000 Greenhouse & container storage/packing/processing area.
- Approx $40,000 stock
- Tables, shelves, tanks, pumps, fridges.
- Approx 300x 400mm pots of mixed flowers
- 2 Greenhouses with approx. 600, 3 year old Vanilla vines with beans
- Kubota MX5200 Tractor, ROPS, 4 in 1 bucket, 6ft howard slasher deck (only 70 hours)
- John Deere 54inch Zero turn mower
- VW 2002 Transporter van- with refrigerated rear cabin
- FNQs leading supplier of Microgreens to restaurants and cafes
- Trusted reputation, loyal clientele and wholesale customers.
- Increased sales year upon year.
- Comprehensive business hand over/training.
Financials are available on request and upon signing a non-disclosure agreement.
Koah with its great climate, close proximity to Cairns and vibrant community is fast becoming a well sought-after location on the tablelands with properties selling quickly. This combination of sustainable lifestyle and profitable business is unique and is unlikely to last.
Enquire today and arrange an inspection.