234 Tate Road

Tolga QLD 4882

Location: 234 Tate Road, Atherton Tablelands, Qld, 4882

The farm is located within the fertile, volcanic deep red soil farming area of the Atherton Tablelands.
Easy access with bitumen Road. 3 Minutes to Tolga, 10 minutes to Atherton, 25 minutes to Mareeba and only 1 hour, 20 minutes to Cairns.

Farm Development & Use:
Approximately 36Ha of fully developed cropping land mostly used on a rotation basis with production of potatoes, peanuts, vegetables, sugar cane, or maize. The property has more recently been used for grass seed and hay production with a small portion on the southern eastern corner, approx 4Ha leased to the adjoining neighbors for grazing.

Approximately 2Ha on the South eastern corner is a steep edge gully and lightly timbered banks suitable for grazing. This area is also leased to the adjoining owner.

Balance 2Ha contains structures and domestic orchard: Approximate tree numbers are as follows:
- 30 Trellised Dragon Fruit Trees
- 9 Avocado Trees
- 2 Mandarin Trees
- 1x Mulberry Bush
- 1x Carambola
- 10 Custard Apple Trees
- 4 Lemon Trees
- 2 Lime Trees
- 5x Pecan Trees
All trees are mature.

Irrigation:
Continuous irrigation water is available at 30,000 gallons per hour via the bore equipped with submersible pump & 100hp electric motor. The bore and equipment originally serviced full irrigation requirements for 89Ha. Water delivery around the property is via underground mains and hydrants.

Water Allocation: 40 Megalitres

The property adjoins rural residential subdivision along the East, West & Southern boundaries therefore providing astute purchasers future subdivision potential.

Access:
All weather bitumen access.

Land Description:
Gently sloping, contoured, red volcanic soil land fully developed for crop production. The property has an equipped bore with underground piping and hydrants throughout offering an effective irrigation delivery system.
Due to the elevated nature, the farm also provides 180 degrees panoramic views.

Farm Potential:
The current use of the property, as developed for cropping, is considered to be of the highest quality. Crops that will thrive are peanuts, maize, sugar cane, potatoes, market gardening and grass seed/hay. The farm is also suitable for tree/orchard crops such as avocadoes and banana plantations.

Solar Infrastructure:
There are two banks of solar cells at 4Kw each , one located near the pump and one on the roof of the house. Both are on separate metres.

Property Structures:

Residence:
- Original structure, low-set, 3 beardom double clay brink home.
- Corrugated galvanised roof & timber flooring.
- Large, fully enclosed entertainment areas added in the last 20 years with masonry block walls & CGI roof.
- Main bathroom & toilet renovated in the last 5 years
- Fully enclosed, lockable double garage
- Second toilet & shower
- Cold room
- Wood fire clay brick oven area
- 10,000 Gallon, concrete water tank and pressure pump supplying all of the house requirements

Approximate measurements:
- Living area 243 m2
- Outdoor covered area 152 m2
- Double garage 45m2

Old Barn/ Machinery Shed:
- A mix of timber and steel posts. The shed is partly enclosed.

Machinery Shed:
- 4 Bay, steel and timber frame.

For more information or to view this property, contact Bill Micola on 0407 159 314.