Situation: 1km from the thriving town of Goombungee, 15 mins to Highfields and 35 mins to Toowoomba. Avoca is very unique with its size and location.
Country: the land is made up of quick responding scrub soils, in addition to some sandy
loam at the rear of the property. Ample mature timber can be found on the property for any fencing projects. There is open grazing country and great features of interest like small rocky ridges and a seasonal creek along part of the western boundary. This creek when full boasts some small sandstone lined water holes. There is also a creek flat ex-cultivation paddock of approx 6 acres. Well established orchard containing numerous citrus and stone fruit varieties and two grapevines, one for eating one for jams etc. The area surrounding the house is lined with natives and also contains an apricot tree that produces excellent fruit. The property is divided into 3 smaller paddocks and one large, all have access to water. Set of timber cattle yards (with water) which is also equipped with a crush/scales and calf cradle and ramp for
loading. These yards adjoin the powered, concreted and lit old dairy where there is excellent weatherproof storage for gear.
Water: Stock and domestic bore with potable water. The bore has an electric submersible pump (only 2 years old) and pumps to a 3000 gallon pvc header tank which then gravity feeds to all troughs on the property and also services taps in the house yard and or chard. The bore is the original bore of the property and has never run dry in drought times. The house is watered by two 5500 gallon rain water tanks and also a small 1000/2000 gallon metal tank, also used to catch rainwater for garden and pet use.
Homestead: The property boasts a beautiful large Queenslander that has been freshly renovated. High ceilings and generous room sizes make this home feel airy and spacious. This character home contains three bedrooms, one being a huge Master, also a large enclosed veranda/sleepout, lounge, entry room/sitting room and large back room. This room would suit storage, mud room and an office. The home also has a functional family bathroom and separate wc. There is a lovely spacious covered deck at the front of the home approximately 4m x 6m that comfortably accommodates an 8-seater outdoor setting. However, the most eye-catching and practical aspect of this home is the enormous eat in Country Kitchen, currently and easily housing a huge 10 seater table, gas oven and stove, glass fronted wood burning stove and oven, large wood box with external access and a large walk in pantry with ample room for fridge and microwave, this kitchen is truly the heart of the home. The hot water for the home is provided by a gas hot water system, only 5 years old.
Improvements: Numerous outbuildings offer an array of storage options on the property, sheds suited to car, mower, quad and motorbike storage are located near the house. A very large hay shed is not far from the house and yards. There is also beautiful and completely weather proof barn on stumps. Also available a number of sheds with ample height and size for Tractor storage etc. Also plenty of general
storage sheds for workshop items, fuels, oils etc.
Remarks: Goombungee is a great place to live. Goombungee is growing. You have access to a great Primary School, located 1km from Avoca. Local Bus Company, Our Bus, has your teenagers covered with routes to many surrounding High Schools. Goombungee has a pool not only as part of the School but open to the community in the Summer months. In addition, there is a Library, Art Gallery, Doctor, Chemist,
Hairdresser, Police Station, a Post Office and Gift Shop, as well as numerous cafes and antique shops. Recently a new SPAR Supermarket opened 7 days a week (6am to 9pm). Goombungee is only 15mins to Highfileds where you can access Woolworths and Coles, Restaurants, Cafes and other facilities. The local area is home to many and varied sporting clubs and interest groups for young and old.
and the Warrego Highway.