34348 Bruce Highway, Mount Surround, QLD, 4809, Australia

ACHACHA FRUIT PLANTATION

Situated on the Bruce Highway at Palm Creek, this renowned 15,000 strong fruit plantation is a prized offering to the local Burdekin market. Growing the Achacha fruit is a passion of love for the current owners' and can boost the claim to the world's largest orchard of this Latin American fruit in the world. The plantation is certified organic, using biodynamic practices designed by the owners. With a large allocation from the Burdekin system plus access to Palm Creek, water is no issue. Located halfway between Ayr and Townsville, this property provides, one lucky purchaser, the perfect country retreat, whilst only 30 minutes' drive to Ayr or Townsville. What we love about this property is its unique product; private and tranquil location; and the opportunity to further grow the current enterprise. The vendors are prepared to stay on as required to show how the property is operated.
To book your own private inspection, please contact John Mottin on 0428 668 846 today!

LOCATION: 34348 Bruce Highway Mount Surround 4809.
AREA: Approx. 101 ha (250 acres) 3 Titles Freehold.
SOIL TYPES: Sandy loams & Clay loams.
RAINFALL: 40-50 inches per annum.

RESIDENCES:
• Palm Creek Homestead - Large 4 Bedroom Fully Furnished Residence
• Farm Cottage - 3 Bedroom Fully Furnished Residence

STRUCTURES:
• Shade House (Shade Cloth)
• Large Packing Shed
• Pump Shed for Irrigation

BORE WATER: 1 x Bore, Potable water, supplying residences and Packing Shed
OPEN WATER: Allocation 535ml + 100 ml not metered from Palm Creek.
Annual requirement for orchard: 80~ML

IRRIGATION:
• Underground piping, sprays & valves
• Pumps 2 x 15HP + smaller
• Computer control
• Fertigation

HONEY PRODUCTION: The property produces approx. 1 tonne of honey per annum. from the flowers of the Achacha trees

TREES:
• Approx 15,000 Mature Achacha Trees
• Approx 2,500 African Mahogany Trees
• 60 Mangoes
• Other trees include Coconuts, Soursops & Lychees.

MACHINERY &
EQUIPMENT:
• Tractor New Holland 80hp
• Tractor Kubota M8200
• Tractor John Deere 3140 Display Item
• Tractor New Holland Boomer
• Mower Toro Commercial 3000
• Polaris 570 quad bikes x 3
• Forklift Crown
• Toyota HiAce Minibus
• All terrain vehicle Honda 700 Big Red
• Quad bike Suzuki 250cc
• Quad bike Honda x 4
• Holden Rodeo Ute
• Cool room
• Grading line GP Graders
• Mixing system Flowform
• Large 4 Wheel Trailer - Registered
• Slasher large x 2
• Slasher standard
• Sprayer Croplands Quantam 4000L 6 fan
• Storage Ship Container x 2
• Trailer x 7, farm
• Pallet Truck x 2
• Brushcutter x 2
• Pump equipment
• Welder x 2
• Land Plane
• Spray tank 600L
• Chain saw x 2
• Drills, batter & electronic
• Picking crates x 450
• Weighing scales x 4
• Analytic instruments
• Fruit pulp centrifuges
• Chest freezer x 2

SOLAR: Solar Generation System totalling 36KW at pump shed (100 panels). Plus separate solar system at both houses and at packing shed.

PRICE: The property is for sale walk-in-walk out for: $5,000,000 negotiable including all crops (harvest due Jan-March)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
John Mottin
Real Estate Specialist
AYR
Phone: 07 4783 1911
Mobile: 0428 668 846