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UNDER OFFER Buy a lifestyle with the rare opportunity to develop and still keep your one in a million country life. In the Heart of the Cairns Highlands, this 64 hectare property has a huge Homestead, a cottage and the pre-approval to develop 14 lifestyle lots on part of the property. This magical property has an end of road location making it a private haven in a tranquil bushland setting with glorious mountain views.

Greensprings, as the property is known is located close to the historic tin mining village of Herberton and has a Dutch Colonial homestead that was built in 1939. The property was commandeered by the Army in 1942 to be used as headquarters for the Intelligence Corps as well as a rehabilitation centre for returning soldiers. Later, the homestead was used as a Restaurant that featured in House & Garden Yearbook 1980, a Chinese influenced Market Garden, a Vineyard, a Bed and Breakfast, a farm stay and also for cattle and horse grazing.

The property offers the buyer a multitude of options with zoning to develop tourism based business such as camping facilities for travelers, cabins, a restaurant and more. The nearest township of Herberton provides basic amenities, schools, including Mount Saint Bernard College and is home to the famous Herberton Historic Village which has around 26,000 visitors per year. Close to local sporting facilities such as the Tepon Horse Sports Grounds, Endurance Horse Riding Trail and more, this property is ideal for family and for attracting guests. Atherton is the nearest business centre and the Cairns International Airport is less than two hours' drive.

Improvements include - Homestead:
* Double storey residence with a roof area of approximately 530 sq metres constructed of rare rainforest timbers
* 8 Bedrooms - 4 Bedrooms with ensuites on the ground floor
* Huge wrap around verandahs to upper storey of home - partly glass enclosed for multi-purpose uses
* Huge formal lounge with with eight foot bluestone fireplace
* One bathroom on the upper floor which has 3 way access
* One bathroom on the ground floor
* Large kitchen with slow combustion stove & 2 storerooms
* Two multi-purpose rooms on the ground floor
* Library area is fitted under the stairwell.
Farm Cottage:
* 2 Bedrooms
* Open plan living & basic kitchen facilities
* 1 Bathroom.
Other:
* Open bay farm shed and an original timber farm shed
* Water is supplied by a bore & 3 spring fed dams
* Fencing to front paddock.

This property must be seen for its potential to be appreciated. For more information contact marketing agent Rino Gava. Ref RW459