84 Thornton Gap Road, Townsville, QLD, 4817, Australia

Located in Far North Queensland, Sharpe's Ridge offers unparalleled views from its unique location near Thorntons Gap, a historic pass once traversed by stagecoaches and bullock trains. Just a short drive from Townsville International Airport, this property provides uninterrupted vistas of Townsville, Magnetic Island, and the Coral Sea, with potential for modernization. Boasting a rich history of forestry, cattle farming, and tourism, Sharpe's Ridge is set on 96 hectares of native land, offering a glimpse into the region's past while providing opportunities for future development.


This property presents an opportunity for redevelopment into a small community with the enthusiastic support of the Charters Towers Council. Alternatively, it could become an idyllic retreat, boasting a magnificent home and multiple buildings that would make it an estate to envy, appealing to any aspiring land baron.


Key Features:


• Council Approval Secured: This property has obtained council approval, although does not yet have Development Application (DA) approval.


• FIRB Approval for Overseas Buyers: The land is FIRB approved, as it does not yet have Development Application (DA) approval - Ideal for overseas buyers!


• The property overlooks the spectacular Pipers Lookout and beyond


• Historical significance with former attractions like 'Mountain Way Tunnel Tours'


• Potential for development. Current owners have created Eco Village Plans which are available to view.


• Adjacent to the successful iconic Heritage Tea Rooms


• Features a small caretaker house with a spacious carport


• Includes a lock-up shed, shower/toilet block with power, and caravan pads


• A second oversized shed, alongside several small self-contained huts


• Comes with tractor and ride-on mower


• Bore for water supply


• Approx 94.68-hectare freehold property


For enquiries, contact Barbara Wolveridge at +61 418 760 004 to discuss this unique opportunity.