'Arley Farm'? 154 Pristine Acres with Obi Obi Creek Frontage
'Arley Farm', a former dairy farm on the Maleny plateau in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is an exceptional property in pristine condition and only 2.5km to town or 4km by road. The land is tightly held with only two owners in 100 years.

The property has 154 acres of fully usable land with gently undulating rolling green hills, quality deep well drained soils, improved pastures with legumes, kikuyu, white clover, shaw creeping vigna and an abundance of water. The average rainfall being 2000mm per annum.

There are three main dwellings, the main home is an original hardwood farmhouse full of character CIRCA 1910, which includes a separate self-contained guest studio all set in beautiful landscaped gardens. The second dwelling a large dairy building converted to holiday accommodation for eco-tourism that attracts many repeat bookings and a charming separate western red cedar caretaker's cottage with glorious views.

An outstanding feature, which makes this property so unique is the abundance of water and plethora of wildlife. The property enjoys 1.5 kilometres of Obi Obi Creek frontage upstream of Kings Lane weir and 2 kilometres of Arley Creek frontage, a spring fed waterway that meanders its way through the valley feeding three major dams and finally discharging into Obi Obi Creek also an irrigation licence for 7 Ha is included in the sale.

A recreation area, including shelter for guests has been established on Obi Obi Creek opposite a threatened ecosystem of riparian vegetation, which contains over 200 species of native plants. Further re-vegetation plantings have made this recreation area a very special place for guests to relax, swim in the various waterholes, walk to the waterfall or watch the native wildlife including numerous platypus and other resident species.

Fencing on the property is excellent, 16 paddocks with four and five barb wire and wooden posts, plus one electric fence. The owners have undertaken extensive re-vegetation of the spring gully's and around the major dams, which have been fenced out and established with native trees.

The property has three road access, with the main access via Kings Lane from the ridge to Kings Lane weir and two paper roads servicing the property, one via the northern boundary and the other on the western boundary extending to Reesville Road.

Purchased by the current owner in 2000, the property has undergone extensive structural and land improvements, a 'labour of love' that has created a property of the highest quality.

This is an exceptional property with an extraordinary natural water resources and valuable productive land. A rare property so close to the very attractive and vibrant town of Maleny. The town has a great community spirit and includes excellent amenities; banks, boutique dining, art galleries, retail supermarkets, schools, sporting facilities, wineries, hospital and national parks. Buses also travel from Maleny to private schools on the Sunshine Coast. Brisbane is approximately one hour's drive and 45 minutes to the beaches of the Sunshine Coast.

FEATURES:
Main Residence - Character Hardwood Farmhouse 250m2
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, separate dining, living, sun room
Timber floors, north facing outdoor entertaining overlooking views
Split reverse cycle air conditioner, fireplace
Landscaped gardens, established vegetable garden and orchard
Solar hot water, 4 kw solar power
2 x concrete water tanks 45,000L
Septic tank

Garden Studio - Western red cedar studio 36m2
Kitchenette, open living area, bathroom, covered patio
Water 22,500L concrete tank supplied from solar bore

?The Old Dairy? Accommodation (Zoned for Holiday Accommodation):
2 bedrooms, I bathroom, living, dining, full kitchen, laundry, 220m2
Large 12m x 5m 翻译中文