‘Original farmhouse on 5.55acres’

Phone Enquiry ID: 223943<br/><br/>An original farmhouse on 5.55 acres (2.22ha) located only 865m (approx.) from the beach front at Balgal Beach with a development approval to subdivide into two lots.<br/><br/>The dwelling comprises a detached, 1982 built, highset, of fibre cement and masonry block construction with 3 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom and car accommodation for 3 vehicles (attached carports). The dwelling requires renovation and has been lived in by the original owners for almost 40 years. Part of the subfloor is built in and also includes a small cyclone shelter. The property includes 2 large sheds (with 3 phase power), and in addition to mains water and mains power there is a septic tank and a water well connected to a 25,000L water tank. The front decking requires replacement and the existing plunge pool and spa are not currently functional (but fenced). <br/><br/>The property is a former plant nursery (this use ceased in 2011) with extensive irrigation (requires repairs) and an array of ex nursery equipment and materials. There is a significant amount of materials to be removed from the land (perfect flea market opportunity) and ideally the owners wish to sell on an “as is” basis.<br/><br/>The dwelling is surrounded by mature established gardens (providing privacy) including fruit trees and an extensive array of tropical plants and mature shade trees.<br/><br/>The property has a current development approval to subdivide the land into a one acre block (with the existing dwelling) and a separate 4.55 acres of land with ancillary improvements (with generous proposed building envelope for a future dwelling). The approval does not lapse until 5 January 2027. The land is zoned Rural-Residential.<br/><br/>Truly a renovators delight for those seeking a quiet lifestyle within close proximity to the beach or those wishing to proceed with a subdivision. <br/><br/>Balgal Beach is located approximately 50km’s north of Townsville CBD. Facilities and amenities include a local primary school at Rollingstone (with door to door school bus collection/delivery from Balgal Beach), the Mystic Sands Golf club (with golf, tennis, bowling, swimming pool and popular restaurant), Medical Centre (with doctors, chemist and pathology), Boat ramp, service station, general store/post office, fish & chip shop, multiple caravan parks and an active community centre. The residential area is surrounded by pineapple farms and on a stretch of coast where mountain ranges meet the ocean. <br/><br/>This property is being sold by the owners directly without the intervention of an agent. Please call to arrange an inspection.