136 Waughs Pocket Road, Waugh Pocket, Qld 4871

At the end of a country lane, you will cross the bridge over Canal Creek and arrive at Demaine Farm. If it is early morning, you will see the mist rising from the creek as the sun starts to gather its warmth. The historic farmhouse faces you as you drive past the four sets of barn doors, which you can imagine house the tractors and other implements any respectable farmer would need. A calf came into the world last night, and though you may not see the cows straight away, you will probably hear them.

This property has been home to Rob and Jan for nearly 20 years, and they have loved every minute of it. The farmhouse has been renovated with a stylish colour palette and quality finishes. It has air conditioning throughout and quality appliances in the kitchen. The addition of a butler's pantry is perfect for the bottling and pickling days from your garden harvests and when the urge to bake takes you. The wide covered front patio is the perfect place for a beer or wine at the end of a day outdoors enjoying farm life.

The main workshop shed is massive, with vehicle entry and exit points on two sides. It is fully powered up, with high clearance and is the place where the caravan and reef boat are stored. It also has an operational car hoist and workshop facilities. The 12.5-kilowatt German solar panels run through two 5-kilowatt inverters. This is a high-quality German system and is battery-ready. The electricity bill is taken care of.

The farm itself has the capacity to run up to 90 breeders with a full set of working yards and fencing in place and at a reasonable standard. Currently running about 30 head means that there is very little work involved. The grass is up to the shoulder of most of the cows. A bonus here is the 2 Megalitre water licence. This opens the farm up to diversify into some cropping. Possibly paw paw or mangosteen.

The houseyard is landscaped and features a large variety of fruit trees. Veggie beds have produced over the years, and the highset nature of the home allows for plenty of storage underneath. There is also a second bathroom down here, which is perfect for washing off the dirt before proceeding upstairs.

If being self-sufficient, peaceful and private on a viable farm where all the hard work has been done is your dream, then you should inspect this property.

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