211 Howard Heights Road, Howard

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
2
Land size
99.5 ha
Building size
166 m2
Council area
Fraser Coast Regional
Year built
1940
Lot plan
3/RP899572 Howard QLD
House type
Land: Rural Acreage



HISTORY

Last sold 07/02/2019
$715,000



LISTING DESCRIPTION
as of March 2019

Freshwater Burrum Retreat 250 acres Riverfront Queenslander on the Freshwater section of the Burrum River with own Island. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity at this beautiful property.Relocated in 2008, this Queenslander overlooks the river, has been tastefully renovated to a contemporary design with high ceilings, polished floors, French doors, open plan, large bedrooms with built-ins, 2 pack finishes, fire place with oven/stove and wet back, 900mm gas oven and cooktop, dishwasher, claw-foot bath, large wrap-around verandah, and outdoor entertaining areas.Upper level consists of open plan kitchen, dining, lounge and sunroom, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with expansive verandahs and lower level has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, laundry, workshop and large entertaining areas.A separate private 9x9m American barn houses the guesthouse with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, mezzanine and ample storage with river views.There is a 9M magnesium pool with rock waterfall, pizza oven and fire pit with plenty of lawn areas for the kids to play.Water is provided to both dwellings with 54,000L rainwater storage connected underground along with power. Water can also be pumped from the river for both consumption (filtered), irrigation and stock. Landscaped native gardens with underground irrigation.Power is by means of 4.8kw solar with enough storage capacity in batteries for all your daily needs. Backed up with a generator, you'll never pay another power bill. All of the lighting is LED downlights.Each dwelling has independent waste treatment.Enjoy canoeing or fishing on the river, or from the jetty or deck. Fish for Barra, Bass and other Australian Natives with 500m of Riverfront, boat ramp and your own 5 acre Island.Graze, breed and fatten cattle or run some horses with 250 acres of quality native pasture, fenced into 3 paddocks with 2 dams and a permanent creek. One 10 acre paddock has sheep/ goat wire. All pasture has been managed organically for weeds and unwanted vegetation. With neighbouring state forest and horse properties, there is plenty to explore. Millable timber including Ironbark, Blue gum, Spotted gum and Stringybark. A bird watchers paradise with king parrots, pale headed rosella's and kingfishers, just to name a few. Grow your own produce with a large veggie garden, fruit trees and a chook pen Suitable for eco cabins, there are several private Knolls which overlook the river with council approval to build. The land can also be cleared for high value agriculture upon application. Water licence available on application. Bruce highway access without the noise. Driving distances Howard 5 mins (primary school, bus to private schools Xavier, St Marys, Riverside) Burrum Heads and Ocean 15 mins Maryborough 20 mins Childers 20 mins Hervey Bay 25 mins Bundaberg 45 mins Brisbane 3 hrsThis is a truly unique property with sustainability and self-sufficiency in mind when built.Call the agents to arrange an inspection