There has been a great deal of interest over the last few years, mainly from out of state investment companies, looking to secure large parcels of land for future development the main concern has been is the farm a going concern and is it able service the investment in the short to medium term.

Many believe that while size is an important factor the infrastructure has a great bearing, 254 acres is not a large property but that has not stopped this well run arable farm from turning a profit and its not all related to what can be grown.

There is no reason why this high yield arable land can not continue to grow sugar cane but would be quite suitable for the production of other crops as well. Cocoa Australia is presently seeking expressions of interest in establishing organic cocoa plantings in the Mossman, Port Douglas and Daintree districts.

Other suggestions for the area include a wide range of tropical fruits and also hemp for the production of fiber and oil. Another idea which has been discussed with good possibilities is going after a growing niche market by converting the area into an organic farming region and marketing the produce as Daintree Organics. This would also compliment the emerging up market lifestyle of the region. The rapidly expanding high quality tourism industry is also demanding a superior product for its restaurants.

Most years the farm would produce around 7,000 tones of sugar cane. 2005 produced 5000 tons of sugar, and the 2006 season it is expected to be 6000 tons.

The quite large main farmhouse is low set on stumps, of timber frame construction with polished timber floors and wooden casement windows. The exterior has recently been repainted. The four spacious bedrooms are all air conditioned as is the large lounge. There is an office, double carport and front patio. This house would make an ideal family home as it is spacious and within cycling distance to the Miallo State Primary School.

The Saint Augustine's Private Primary School and the Mossman State High School are only ten minutes away by school bus. James Cook University has an external campus in Cairns where a number of local students commute daily to.

The Mossman township is fully serviced with its own hospital, ambulance, medical centres, dentists, banks, supermarket, hardware store, clothing shops etc. etc. and is only a ten minute drive from the farm.

Also on the property are two, masonry block, two bedroom cottages which are currently being rented. Because of their ideal quiet country style location both cottages are much sort after and have a high occupancy rate.

The main machinery shed and workshop is steel framed and is 90 feet by 30 feet. The second machinery shed is 23 feet by 40 feet. The sale would also include a full range of well maintained tractors and implements.

A secondary bitumen road and Mill tramline runs through the property for a length of 1.3klms with cane growing on either side.

The property has cane farms on the northern and southern boundaries. A magnificent permanent freshwater rainforest stream meanders in excess of 1.3klms along the eastern boundary while the north west boundary is gently sloping forested hills with views to the Coral sea and the Great Barrier Reef. This section of the property would, with local council approval, make excellent future home sites.

This well managed property is located only 1 hour's drive from Cairns International airport, 25 minutes from the thriving tourist town of Port Douglas, 10 minutes from Mossman and 30 minutes from Daintree. The closest beach is just 10 minutes away and the cool and picturesque Atherton Tablelands is only 1 hour.

Price: $2,500,000

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