889 Murphy Road, Captain Creek, QLD, 4677, Australia

Impressive eco living set on a beautiful 40-Acre lifestyle block. Privately nestled 100m back from the peaceful, no through road section of Murphy, surrounded by natural bushland with abundant wildlife, this eco hobby farm presents a rare opportunity to secure your very own piece of paradise and abundant food supply. Boasting generous proportions, gardening sophistication and plenty of options amongst beautiful surroundings, it has been thoughtfully designed using permaculture principles.

Set on an expansive 40-acre block with perfectly positioned fixed containers for comfortable living space, the land has two seasonal creeks and two selectively cleared acres set on a gentle gradient, above the local flood plain, while capturing the natural flow of rainfall. Orientated in a north facing aspect, the gardens capture optimal sunlight throughout the seasons.

Perfectly located just a stones throw from local markets, national parks, pony club, shops, cafes, pristine beaches and spectacular coastline of Agnes Water and 1770. Ticking all the boxes, this wonderful property includes an assortment of orchard plants, ornamentals, landscaped vegetable gardens and tropical plantations mixed with a gorgeous tranquil atmosphere.

Lifestyle Features:
-Mains power connected to container with two double powerpoints.
-2 x 40ft council approved fixed shipping containers, perfect for adapting to a dream container home, raised above ground with a large, well constructed catchment, quickly fills 2 water tanks, with ample space available for additional tanks. The containers are thoughtfully positioned, creating a spacious breezeway capturing the gentle wind flow and framing sunrise and sunsets from the living area.
-Spacious selectively cleared 2 acres for living, garden and farm space.
-2 seasonal creeks.
-Recently completed dam, positioned within a large turning circle.
-Aged hardwood logs and rocks sourced from the acreage form garden beds and walkways, combines thoughtful landscape design with functionality.
-Permanent garden plantings include bananas, (currently fruiting) such as Dwarf Ducasse, Blue Java, Lady Finger, Gold Finger and Cavendish, also Dwarf Red Dacca. Highly productive bean trellises (African chickpea/Madagascan bean), passionfruit vines and Arabica coffee plants, with abundant garden space for seasonal crop rotation.
-The pineapple plantation consist of over 120 plants and are both an impressive landscape feature garden on this property and an iconic, highly productive tropical staple requiring minimal attention to thrive. The pineapples are situated in full sun among aloevera and other edible native food plants, including coastal pigface and rock samphire and medicinal Mother of Herb.
-Young orchard plants include mangoes, avocadoes, macadamias, pomegranates, Frejoa and Jaboticaba.
- Ornamentals include Buddha's Belly bamboo, Chinese pistachio and Moreton Bay figs.
-A uniquely designed dragon fruit "tree" provides a spectacular central feature in the open living area.
-A large double compost bay made from recycled materials, enables you to create your own quality, chemical free soil.
-With a rapidly growing popular market at the start of Murphy Road, you have the opportunity to supplement your income and sell organically grown produce, seedlings, seeds and cuttings to the community and tourists.
-Pressured water connected to container powered by a new industrial size Reefe water pump.
-A selection of quality antique and other furniture, useful garden and building supplies and power tools are included in the sale of the property.
-An efficient Joolca gas shower.
-A new Ecoflo composting toilet has been constructed with a combination of new and reused materials, complete with spare cartridges, new solar powered extractor fan and Powertech battery, water pump fed from a new 800L corrugated galvanized water tank with stone basin set on a mango timber slab.
-The driveway, turning circle and parking bays have been designed for ease and convenience for towing caravans, boats and trailers.

Immerse yourself in nature and go exploring on your own acreage, which includes a 4WD or walking track to the hilltop with sunset views. Walk over 700m to the back of the property among natives, including an abundance of cycads, Shea Oaks, gums, grass trees with the boundary marked by the fence line of the Miriam Vale cattle station.

Enjoy connecting with nature and harvesting and supplying your family with an abundance of fresh organic produce in an ideal growing climate, year round.

Massey Ferguson GC1725 compact tractor near new (under warranty) and single axle box trailer (both excluded from listed price) also available for sale with the property by negotiation.