372 Widgee Creek Road, Hillview, Qld 4285

Surrounded by the mountains of the Lost World and with Widgee Creek meandering along the boundary, this property is a country retreat in the truest sense. 

Well – established tracks make it easy to get around the entire 649 acres and you could spend hours exploring the terrain by 4 x 4, buggy, motorbike or horseback. Picturesque, cleared spots along the creek offer plenty of room for campers and caravans. 

The rugged escarpment forms the perfect backdrop for the historic homestead, known as 'The Shack' (circa 1845). This was the original timber cutter's shack that has undergone extensive refurbishment, making it perfectly liveable, yet maintaining its rustic character. It now accommodates 3 bedrooms, a family bathroom and a lovely big open – plan living area with a raked timber ceiling and slow combustion wood heater. The original timber floor has been preserved in the kitchen that also features a gas cooktop, oven, large pantry and dishwasher. 

To one side of the home is an open entertainment area with fabulous views to the north-east. A more recent addition is the self – contained, air-conditioned studio. With modern appointments and plenty of room inside, it makes for very comfortable guest accommodation. Between the house and the studio is a double garage with an electric door and a large amount of storage area. 

Approximately 130m from the homestead are three sheds, all in excellent condition and perfect for storage, workshop space etc.
• 1st shed - 25 x 8m, 4 bay machinery shed
• 2nd shed – 3 x 40 ft shipping containers under roof (27m wide)
• 3rd shed – 2 x 40 ft containers under roof (14m wide). Fully enclosed with concrete floor, power and workbenches on one side.

Additional infrastructure on the property includes a good set of timber cattle yards (with new crush and head bail), a small, corrugated iron shed (previously used for grain storage) and a small hut on the creek bank with solar powered lights.  

Ideal for cattle, the country ranges from creek flats to undulating ironbark ridges, with large areas that have been cleared and slashed. Under the state vegetation mapping, the land is predominantly 'white'; meaning it can be cleared without notification to any government departments. An existing PMAV locks in the current vegetation status, protecting the new owner against future changes to vegetation mapping. 

The property has a reliable stock water supply from the creek, plus a new dam and a bore, equipped with a solar powered pump. This supplies two header tanks (behind the house) and water is gravity fed to the house, cattle yards and water troughs. 

With such a pretty and secluded setting, this property offers multiple opportunities. Think stylish weekender (idyllic setting for large gatherings), permanent rural base, unique BnB or innovative agritourism venture.