For the very first time Waluma Nature Refuge is for sale. Welcome to your very own private paradise! Experience the tranquility of this one-of-a-kind 6.052 ha lifestyle property. Although one of the smallest refuges in Queensland, Waluma Nature Refuge has significant biodiversity with vulnerable and endangered plant species, spring-fed permanent creeks with springs rising on the property, rare remnant rainforest, protected flora and fauna, Cultural heritage values and no close neighbours. The elevated one-level home is surrounded by native gardens and overlooks the Gregory River valley with views to Mount Goonaneman, complementing the refuge. A long all-weather driveway provides privacy yet has the benefit of sealed road frontage within 20 minutes of Bundaberg Regional Airport, Central Queensland University and a major shopping precinct at Bundaberg West. The property is also 20 minutes to the heritage township of Childers. Live the life you want, with the uncrowded white sandy beaches of Woodgate and Coonarr also a short drive away. A conservation agreement with the Queensland government protects the values of Waluma Nature Refuge which is 4.68 ha (11.6 acres) of the property. The remainder comprises the house and garage areas and gardens. In addition to rainforest, Waluma contains eucalypt forest, alluvial lowland and vine scrub. Features: Passive solar designed 3 bedroom plus study brick veneer home with attached carport Fully insulated roof and external walls and solar tinted windows 1.9 kW solar electricity system with current feed-in tariff of $0.44 per hour 5kW AC in open plan living areas and ceiling fans throughout Built-in robes and ample storage Easy care tile and vinyl flooring throughout Undercover paved patio and verandah, wood-fired pizza oven and BBQ at rear Tropical orchard, citrus, mulberry, avocado, bananas, nut trees plus many others 9 x 7.6 m three-bay garage with mezzanine storage accommodates 2 vehicles and a workshop with 32 amp service for welding. Water-powered 'Bunyip' pump and pipeline for spring water from nearest creek to house www.bunyipwaterpumps.com 1x 2000 gal water tank = 9 000 Litres for garden and backup supply Solar panel and battery for 12V pump to house and lighting to garage 3 x 5000 gal water tanks = 68 000 Litres for house 240 v pressure pump for irrigation of gardens and orchards Bundaberg Regional Council (BRC) rates of $813 per half year At property entrance: Mail delivery service from Childers licensed post office (4660) BRC waste and recycle collection Coast and Country P20 school bus service to Cordalba and Childers schools Fencing to both the property boundary and the nature refuge Five Year Fire Management Plan in place Within the refuge there are walking tracks and timber boardwalks over two creeks Nature Refuge landholders are eligible to apply for grants from the Queensland Department of Environment and Science (DES) Sale Inclusions: Greenfield ride-on mower, Honda brushcutter, wildlife camera, Stihl Mini Boss chainsaw, 150 mm bench vice, floor-mounted electric grinder, air compressor and fittings, 2 purpose-built benches and 3 large shelving units. Business for sale: Business operating from the property is for sale www.bumpgates.com *Whilst every endeavour has been made to verify the correct details in this marketing neither the agent, vendor or contracted illustrator take any responsibility for any omission, wrongful inclusion, misdescription or typographical error in this marketing material. Accordingly, all interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify the information provided. The floor plan included in this marketing material is for illustration purposes only, all measurement are approximate and is intended as an artistic impression only. Any fixtures shown may not necessarily be included.