556 Mount Amos Road Cooktown, 4895 QLD
A Rare Far North Queensland
Set across approximately 70 acres, the property offers a wonderful combination of open country, natural bushland, wildlife and plenty of creek country. The property is fenced around the perimeter, except for the creek crossing, providing plenty of room for those wanting a rural lifestyle with the freedom that acreage provides.
Located under 30 minutes from Cooktown, the property offers the feeling of getting away from it all while still being within easy reach of town. There is approximately 4 km of dirt road access, and the property is approximately 4 km from the Archer Point turn-off.
For those looking to embrace a more self-sufficient lifestyle, the Council-approved open-plan dwelling is nearing completion and provides a comfortable base. The property features a 48-volt solar power system, with the off-grid system housed in a dedicated air-conditioned room to help protect the equipment from the Far North Queensland climate and can be controlled by a push button screen and app on your phone..
Additional infrastructure includes a 5,000-litre rainwater tank, septic system, gas stove and air conditioning, along with a pig pen and shipping container. Quarry gravel and granite are also found on the property. Another standout feature is its established collection of tropical and subtropical fruit trees, with Macadamia, Mango and jackfruit flowering now. Offering the opportunity to enjoy an abundance of fresh produce from your own property.
Water is another major feature, with two bores on the property, together with seasonal creek areas and the continual trickle of Trevethan Creek. The natural environment is equally impressive, with cedar, bloodwood, Moreton Bay ash, cluster figs and sandpaper figs throughout the property. During the wet season, the landscape comes alive with Cardwell lilies and lush tropical growth.
The mountainous backdrop includes Mount Amos, rising to approximately 874 metres, with the property nestled amongst the Trevethan Range country. Trevethan Falls is nearby, along with the distinctive granite landscape of Black Mountain. The surrounding ranges provide a spectacular natural setting and a real sense of being immersed in the Far North Queensland wilderness.
This is a property offering a rare combination of space, natural beauty, established fruit trees, water and infrastructure, ideal for someone looking to escape to the country and create their own Far North Queensland lifestyle.
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For Sale $799,000
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Ariah Bolton