Code Property - 182 Commissioners Road, Peachester

INFORMATION MEMORANDUM

15 Acre Farm

182 Commissioners Flat Road Peachester QLD

PREPARED BY Code Property Group 9 Capital Place Birtinya QLD 4575 www.codepg.com.au

The offering is a parcel of fertile land on 15arces that is currently operating a viable organic farm with proven potential to expand production to increase income and profitability.

Infrastructure on the property includes: renovated separate residence, full working organic farm, extensive efficient irrigation system ensuring crops are drought-proof, machinery, sorting and packing shed, paddocks, fencing, pumps and a variety of other machinery and equipment that can be purchased with the property (see plant and equipment in Appendix).

This is an opportunity to purchase this quality parcel of land on the Sunshine Coast that offers versatility, income and an idyllic lifestyle property for those that value privacy and natural beauty, without being isolated from major amenities.

Thank you for the opportunity discuss how I may be able to assist in the sales process.

When selling aFlat home or investment there arefor 4 key matters 182 Commissioners Road is offeredproperty, to the market your for consideration:

consideration.

The method of sale

The marketing and pricing strategy Choosing the right agent for you Agent responsibilities and owner statutory obligations This proposal will address the key points and answer any questions you may have about the sales process. Our aim is to ensure you select a sales method that best suits you, your home and your time frame. Our extensive proudly and presented by marketing and negotiation skills experience, knowledge of the market unrivalled all enable us to find the right buyer for you and the best possible price.

BEN WILSON

We stand proudly beside our service driven brand with the aim of making sure the sale of your home is an easy and memorable experience and we look forward to you appointing us as your agent of choice.

Warm regards,

sales and marketing manager

0407 584 378 ben.wilson@codepg.com.au codepg.com.au

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary

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Appendix 1

Floor plan

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Location Map

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Appendix 2

Maps

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Location Details

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Appendix 3 Blueberry Production Flow Chart

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Appendix 4

Rates

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Appendix 5

Freshcare Certification

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Appendix 6

Certificate of Compliance 27 Australian Certified Organic

Disclaimer

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Property Details Homestead 6

Farm Description 8

Infrastructure & Plant Machinery 10 Water 12 Income Production Opportunities

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Other Opportunities

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Summary

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Method of Sale

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Letter of Offer

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Brief Description 15-acres (5.98ha) approx. – mostly useable land with elegant homestead and extensive infrastructure, including large processing shed, cattle yard, and quality water supply.

Property Address 182 Commissioners Flat Road Peachester QLD 4519 Property Description Lot 2 Registered Plan 198447 Local Government: Sunshine Coast Parish of Durunbar County of Canning State electorate of Glass House Federal division of Fisher Features This pristine 15-acre semi-rural property offers not only an elegant lifestyle home, but a consistent, viable income via the certified organic blueberries and ginger produced; perfect for a couple to work/run and benefit from quiet, blissful country living in a lush pocket of the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

Currently the farm grows and sells a variety of organic blueberries, obtaining a premium price, to organic wholesalers, predominantly in Sydney with surplus fruit going to Melbourne and Brisbane. Organic ginger and pomegranates are also grown and sold; the business is operated and worked solely by the husband and wife owners.

All the infrastructure needed to grow, store, pack, protect, and irrigate the crops is in place. There is also a dam and bore onsite‌abundant water is always available.

The property itself borders the Stanley River, and is fully fenced, suitable for up to 12 head of cattle, and could also accommodate horses; with rich fertile volcanic soil, there is also a variety of other crops that could be grown if desired, as well as possibilities to explore other selling avenues to value-add and increase revenue.

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Zoning Rural Method of Sale Private Treaty, Contact Agent for more details

Contact Details Code Property Group Ben Wilson M: 0407 584 378 E: ben.wilson@codepg.com.au

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LOCATION

MAP

Peachester is a small town located on the eastern slopes of the Conondale Range in the spectacularly picturesque Sunshine Coast hinterland. Named when the town was surveyed in 1888 and it is thought that the name refers to peach trees which were growing at the river crossing. A public hall was built at the town in 1889 and was home to the Peachester School when it started in 1892. Early industries included dairying, timber felling for Grigor’s sawmill and a case factory for fruit growers in the 1920s and post-World War II years.

This property is located just 2.3 kilometres to the local convenience store; Peachester has a local school only 3 minutes away, and the townships of Beerwah and Woodford with their amenities are less than a 10 minute drive. With Brisbane only an hour away, this could also make a delightful

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weekend country retreat for an urban professional.

Peachester’s popularity continues to grow as increased numbers of people are seeking easy care small acreage parcels away from suburbia, yet still within reasonable proximity of larger towns. As work/ life balance is the ‘buzz phrase’ of the new millennium there is a trend towards ‘lifestyle’ properties that provide their owners with privacy, peace and tranquillity, framed by natural beauty...somewhere to sit back and smell the roses.

Peachester offers this good old-fashioned idyllic country lifestyle; whilst the pace is slower, it is still very much part of the bigger Sunshine Coast region. One could say, it provides the ‘best of both worlds’.

Welcome to Peachester!

LOCATION

DETAILS

A truly unique property located in the perfect position close to the peaceful Peachester township, with the Stanley River running along the Northern boundary and with direct access to service roads; it’s lush fertile soil and gentle undulating landscape combined with flatter pastures create an ideal environment to farm produce and run cattle.

The owner’s residence is ideally perched at the entry to the property to capitalise on

the amazing views over the rural acreage and the Stanley River.

Beerwah and Woodford are the closest larger townships and can be reached within 10 minutes. Beerwah has rail to Brisbane.

Noosa, Brisbane CBD and International Airport is 1 hours drive South and major Sunshine Coast Centres and beaches are only 30 minutes drive away.

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PROPERTY

DETAILS

This pristine 15-acre semi-rural property offers not only an elegant lifestyle home, but a consistent, viable income via the certified organic blueberries and ginger produced; perfect for a couple to work/run and benefit from quiet, blissful country living in a lush pocket of the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

HOMESTEAD The home itself has been thoroughly renovated and refurbished over the past seven years by current owners, with meticulous attention to detail, and its stylish interiors are tasteful and warm.

The living is all on one easy-care level, aside from the mezzanine office/reading room, and the home is complete three double sized bedrooms, two bathrooms, three toilets, three separate living areas, premium kitchen, north facing covered patio off kitchen plus private patio off master bedroom with delightful outside bath, separate laundry, and covered BBQ hut with built-in outdoor kitchen and a glorious view of the picturesque Stanley River…an idyllic place to swim, fish, and kayak.

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3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, separate living areas Elegant kitchen with high-end appliances Expansive north facing alfresco entertaining deck Pavilion with built-in outdoor kitchen/BBQ Ducted A/C, High raked ceilings, Tasteful décor Fully fenced, extensive infrastructure & equipment

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PROPERTY DETAILS FARM DESCRIPTION 15 Acre Farm is a Certified Organic farm that was established by the current owners in 2012. The property is certified with Australian Certified Organic and as such uses the highly recognisable ‘Bud Logo’ on its packaging and advertising.

The farm grows organic blueberries, has a small orchard of pomegranates and has grown organic ginger. The farm is easily managed by the current husband and wife team.

THE BLUEBERRIES 500 (approx.) OP11’s Ridley – Highbush early fruiting variety that produces large fruit and attract a premium price due to the timing of the fruit. Fruiting occurs in September but the past 2 years have seen an additional crop during the off-season in May/June.

1000 (approx.) Rabbiteye’s- Varieties Powder Blue & Britewell 50/50 mix. These bushes are in full production and fruit over the Summer months, November – January.

500 (approx.) Rabbiteye’s- newly planted in 2018. Some fruit expected in the 2019/20 season with full production in the coming seasons.

As the fruit is certified organic a premium price is obtained. The farm supplies to organic wholesalers predominantly in Sydney but also sends surplus fruit to Melbourne and Brisbane. The wholesalers used are reliable and pay weekly.

Fruit is transported to Fruithaul, (Caboolture depot) by vehicle then transported by them to the wholesalers for market days, either Monday or Thursday. The 2017-18 season produced in excess of 13000 punnets. The 2018-19 season has had fewer punnets produced (approx. 6000) due to the hard pruning received. 2019/20 should see fruit volumes increase to previous year’s levels and will continue to increase once new plantings are in full production.

THE POMEGRANATES A small, experimental plot of pomegranates will be in production in 2019/20. This is, as yet an un tapped market for organics so if premium fruit is produced it should be well accepted in the market place. These won’t set the world on fire but it is hoped they will provide a little extra turnover.

THE GINGER Organic ginger has been grown successfully on the farm.

CATTLE The property can run approx 12 head all year round due to the highly fertile river flats.

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PROPERTY DETAILS INFRASTRUCTURE, PLANT AND MACHINERY –P rocessing and storage shed with 3-phase power – Boundary fencing – Near new Cattle yard with loading ramp –W eather and wildlife (bird) proof netting to plantation – I rrigation - current set up is from Tank on shed (22500litre) is filled from bore (operates as a header tank).

– I rrigation to berries is via drippers that are controlled by automated timer

– Historic Masey Ferguson tractor – 5 foot Australian made slasher – Fertiliser spreader – Mouldboard plough – New cattle yards, head bale/crush – Greenfields ride on mower with trailer & 100 Litre spray unit – Honda push mower – Wiper snippers x2 – Cold room – Quantity of picking trays – Weighing scales – Sorting racks – Quantity of packaging, punnets, tays, labels etc – Quantity of irrigation, overhead sprinklers, poly pipe etc

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PROPERTY WATER

DETAILS

–N o town water - House is supplied by potable water –B ore to house

• Bore flow – 31,600 litres per day & is un-metered –S mall water tank to side of house is supply for drinking water and plumbed in fridge –R iver Water is pumped up for Stock water (plumbed to troughs) & garden only –W ater tanks – 22,500 Litre on the shed – filled from bore and used for Irrigation

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INCOME PRODUCING OPPORTUNITIES 15 Acre Farm is a Certified Organic farm that was established by the current owners in 2012. The property is certified with Australian Certified Organic and as such uses the highly recognisable ‘Bud Logo’ on its packaging and advertising.

The farm grows organic blueberries, has a small orchard of pomegranates and has grown organic ginger. The farm is easily managed by the current husband and wife team.

Current crops currently farmed – Blueberries – Pomegranates – Ginger – Pineapple – Cattle – TRADING FIGURES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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OPPORTUNITIES

Due to the highly fertile, volcanic soil a variety of other crops could be grown if desired.

Currently all fruit produced is sent to organic wholesalers. Other selling avenues could be explored; Farmer’s Market and Farm Gate sales would be viable options. Value adding (jam, sauces, chocolate coated berries etc) could also increase revenue.

See appendices for more detail…

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SUMMARY

Exceptional in every sense; Sit back and enjoy a cold refreshment on the back deck or have a nice relaxing soaking bath in the outdoor bathtub after a good days work, while the dinner cooks away in the outdoor BBQ hut as the sun sets overlooking your property‌.Buyers in the market for exceptional value for a quality lifestyle, rural property with an income MUST put this top of the list.

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METHOD

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SALE

Private Treaty Present all Genuine Offers

Agent: Ben Wilson Code Property Group

PO Box 1124 Buddina Qld 4575

M 0407 584 378 E ben.wilson@codepg.com.au

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LETTER OF OFFER (Prior to Auction) I/We: of (address): Mobile/contact phone: (   )         Email address:

I/we wish to make an offer to purchase on the property located at: 182 Commissioners Flat Road QLD 4519 159 HODGENS ROAD, BALDPeachester KNOB QLD 4552 The offer to purchase is as follows: Purchase Price: $ Deposit: $ Settlement: Solicitor: Conditions:

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being the vendors/s of the above-mentioned property hereby ACCEPT / DECLINE the above offer.

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FLOOR PLAN

Living: 210m² Carport: 20m² Patio/Deck: 56m² Total Area: 286m² Shed:

112m²

ARTIST’S IMPRESSION ONLY: While every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this floor plan areas and measurements of doors, windows, rooms and all other items are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission, or mis-statement. This plan is for illustrative purposes only and should only be used as such by any prospective purchaser. Floor plan by: www.realestatefloorplans.com.au

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BLUEBERRY PRODUCTION FLOW CHART

BLUEBERRIES PICKED DAILY WHEN IN SEASON

PACKED IN PACKING ROOM INTO 125GRAM PUNNETS, 12 PUNNETS TO A TRAY.

CHILLED IN COLD ROOM UNTIL READY FOR TRANSPORT

WHOLESALERS CONTACTED

TRANSPORTED BY VEHICLE TO FRUITHAUL, CABOOLTURE

FRUITHAUL TRANSPORTS TO WHOLESALER FOR EITHER MONDAY OR THURSDAY MORNING MARKET

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BJ & AS Ward Trading as

15 Acre Farm has achieved Certification in compliance with the

Freshcare Code of Practice Food Safety & Quality Edition 4 Freshcare Certification Number: FC412477

Type:

Initial Assessment

Scope:

Grower

Category:

Fresh Produce

Site(s):

182 Commissioners Flat Road PEACHESTER QLD 4519

Crop(s):

Blueberries, Garlic, Ginger, Pomegranate, Turmeric

Re‐Certification Audit Due:

August 2019

Audit Date:

15 August 2018

Certification Granted Date:

19 December 2018

Certificate Expires Date:

31 August 2019

Reference Number:

AUD044038‐01 (Page 1 of 1)

Authorised by ACO Certification Limited Certification granted by ACO Certification Limited 18 Eton Street NUNDAH QLD 4012

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YOUR AGENT

BEN WILSON sales and marketing manager Manager of the high performing sales division, Ben still actively sells property due At Code Property Group, to the high demand of repeat our people are our brand. owners who know and love his Our culture is created philosophy of “people above simply from a united team all else”. A dedicated family and their passion for man, Ben has the enviable delivering the ultimate reputation of being the most customer down toexperience. earth agentWe on the engage in the relentless coast. pursuit of ever changing customer satisfaction and enable our team with the tools and freedom to excel.

“We are here to help OUR PEOPLE people achieve their OUR realPASSION estate goals YOUR BRAND whether it be an investment or a new home.”

BEN WILSON 07 5438 0407 5843444 378 codepg.com.au ben.wilson@codepg.com.au codepg.com.au

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