MACADAMIA FARM - COFFS HARBOUR NSW - 2011-11-30 in New South Wales, NSW

MACADAMIA FARM - COFFS HARBOUR NSW

Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

OVER 2000 MACADAMIA TREES - 116 ACRES OF LAND A PRODUCTIVE AND OPERATIONAL MACADAMIA PLANTATION WITH OVER 2000 TREES AND INCREASING PRODUCTION. INCLUDES SHEDS, FARM MACHINERY AND PROCESSING EQUIP...

Price $850,000.00

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MACADAMIA FARM - COFFS HARBOUR NSW

OVER 2000 MACADAMIA TREES - 116 ACRES OF LAND

A PRODUCTIVE AND OPERATIONAL MACADAMIA PLANTATION WITH OVER 2000 TREES AND INCREASING PRODUCTION.

INCLUDES SHEDS, FARM MACHINERY AND PROCESSING EQUIPMENT, PLUS SHARES IN LOCAL PROCESSING/SALES CO-OPERATIVE.

LAND AREA IS 47 HECTARE (116 ACRES) WITH EXCELLENT HOUSE SITES.

2,170 macadamia trees ranging from 10 to 14 years old (five varieties: 741, A4, A16, 246 and 849) on 9 ha of gently undulating, easy to manage, land. Generous (8m x 5m) spacing of trees. Macadamia trees are productive to an old age (a maca tree in the Sydney Botanic Gardens that is over 100 years old is still producing nuts). 2011 crop was just over 9t NIS (nut in shell).

Virtually flood proof and drought proof. Average annual rainfall for Coffs Harbour is 1668mm. For the past 12 years, including the "drought" years, the average has been 1627mm. 4000 pots of smothergrass planted late 2009.

EXCELLENT INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTY WITH INCREASING INCOME FROM MACADAMIA NUTS. THE TREES ARE IN PRODUCTION AND ARE IN A GROWTH STAGE WHERE TONNAGE WILL GENERALLY INCREASE ANNUALLY. CURRENT PRICES (2011 SEASON) ARE APPROXIMATELY $3.20 PER KILO. SOME NUTS ARE SOLD AT THE FARM GATE FOR MORE.

There is no house on the property but there are several spectacular secluded sites to choose from to build your dream home. The property has a one dwelling entitlement (which can be dual occupancy). Currently there is a 6m caravan in the machinery shed. Close by are a hot water shower and a flush toilet.

Potential exists for a roadside stall or caf, a B & B, eco-tourism possibilities (STCA).
Approximately 30 hectares is natural timber (semi rainforest).
There is 170 grape vines plus banana and citrus trees.
There are 2 cleared areas (total 4.5 hectare) - Ideal for farming or blueberries (or more macadamias).
There are 2 dams.
There are 2 rainwater tanks (total 46,000 litres).

LOCATION:
15 minutes from Coffs Harbour (shops, airport, etc)
10 minutes to Moonee Beach and Shopping Centre
School bus at gate (if required)
Close to great beaches, fishing spots, state forests and coastal areas

Selling as a going concern - $850,000

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