423 Top Forestry Road, Ridgewood, Qld 4563

Set in an exceptionally private and peaceful location, this 71.67 hectare (177 acres) property offers a rare opportunity to connect with nature while still being just a short drive from the coast. With its stunning views, abundant natural resources, and a strong foundation for agricultural or lifestyle pursuits, this land invites you to create something very special. Whether you're seeking a rural retreat, a working farm, or a potential eco-tourism venture, the possibilities here are as vast as the views. 

Surrounded by the beauty of the West Cooroy Conservation Park and bordered by a creek, this property offers expansive views out to the Conondale Ranges and down to the creek flats. The sunsets here are nothing short of spectacular, making it perfect place to build your dream home.

The property is fenced into six primary paddocks and two holding paddocks. The property offers a mix of cleared land and lush pastures, ideal for grazing, with a variety of improved grasses including Rhodes grass, Kikuyu, Creeping Blue grass, Paspalum, Green Panic and Seteria. Legumes are in abundance with Siratro, Wynn Cassia, Villomix, Clover and some Stylo. For the past 29 years, the property has been run as a stud cattle operation and sustainably carries 50 breeders and progeny. 

Water is abundant on the property, with five dams, the main dam is equipped with an electric pump that supplies water to troughs, as well as to the weekender. Additionally, the creek on the northern boundary offers a natural watercourse, enhancing the property's overall water security.

Improvements include a 5-bay steel-framed machinery shed, it has two lock-up bays featuring roller doors and concrete flooring. The other three open bays have earthen floors. Power is connected to the shed and runs down to the pump on the dam. Near the shed are the cattle yards, which include a vet crush, loading ramp, cattle dip, and a steel draining yard, ideal for efficient livestock management.

For those seeking a peaceful retreat or base to manage the property, the weekender provides the perfect base. Featuring power, hot and cold water, a septic tank, a wood fireplace and an internal divider allows for a separate bedroom.

The land also offers unlimited potential for eco-tourism ventures (STCA), with the conservation park providing a natural backdrop of rainforest-lined creeks with walking and riding trails. Whether you envision a private sanctuary, a sustainable farming operation, or a nature-based tourism venture, this property offers a rare chance to create something truly unique.

For further information or to arrange an inspection, call Marg Cochrane 0439 989 982 or Ronnie Cochrane 0428 843 166.