98 Tuntable Creek Road, The Channon, North Coast

This 1953 farmhouse is beautifully positioned on 25 parkland like acres, boasting creek frontage, valley views, landscaped dam, large figs, hoop pines, bunyas, koala trees, plus a 1.5 acre rainforest cabinet timber woodlot, all contributing to the rich diversity of wildlife and birds. There are multiple out buildings including dairy bails utilised as a spacious artist studio and workshop space, three bay garage and functional farm shed.

Sustainability and efficiency

- Solar power plus solar hot water. Low power bills

- The home is water-independent - two large rainwater tanks (total 65,000L)

- A firewood woodlot supplies the wood heater

- With blinds across western veranda, the fully insulated home is easy to keep cool in summer

- Two air conditioning units

Productivity

- Abundant water with frontage to Tuntable Creek plus two spring-fed dams.

- Very good soil on creekflat - suitable for small crop production.

- Carrying capacity for 10 cows.

- Small pecan orchard, 6 banana varieties, mango, black sapote, mulberries, chestnut, macadamia.

- Early and late oranges, limes, lemons, mandarins, tangelo, blood orange.

- Established gardens for vegetables and medicinal turmeric

Amenity

45 minutes from Byron Bay and 20 mins to Lismore, The Channon is a gateway to the world heritage Nightcap National Park. The property is walking distance to the village where the school, preschool, tavern, store and hall are the centre of a creative resilient community.