Phone enquiries - please quote property ID 08517 A Very Special Property - Van Velson Road, The Dawn This hard-to-find elevated 30 acre property bordering the Mary River with panoramic 180 degree vistas over the Mary Valley is located to the south of Gympie in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The modern home is ideally located well off a no-through-road to take in the spectacular views. A huge 17m x 11m 4-bay lock-up steel shed plus a smaller storage shed enable storage for 8 vehicles plus almost any amount of farming or rural equipment. The property is located within easy driving distance to Noosa, the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and is in no way affected by the proposed Traveston Crossing Dam. Property: The private and secure property with a spectacularly-sited swimming pool is divided into 5 fully useable fenced paddocks, each with a substantial dam, and has a sand-based horse training arena together with holding yards and a loading ramp. The paddocks are lush with feed including natural grasses and legumes. Steel gateways separate each paddock permitting easy 4x4 vehicle access to all parts of the property. For possible future sub-division, two other level elevated house sites with great views have been established. An irrigation system is in place for pumping direct from the Mary River via a moveable diesel pump, either for paddock irrigation, watering the gardens, or for topping up rainwater tanks in dryer times. House : The attractive master-built rendered block home with classic neutral tones, offers cool large ceramic floor tiles throughout the open plan main living areas. It comprises 3 bedrooms, one being a teenager's retreat, and an office which could be a 4th bedroom if required. All rooms have built-ins. The large master bedroom offers a modern quality en-suite with a large semi-frameless glass shower, top quality fittings such as ceramic tap valves, plus a walk-in robe. The large main bathroom similarly has a semi-frameless glass shower with quality tiling and fittings, plus laundry facilities. New quality drapes and Roman blinds complete the decor in this stylish, functional home. The beautifully appointed Tasmanian Oak kitchen is spacious with quality new European stainless steel appliances and range hood, with a large walk-in pantry. The granite bench tops, clean lines and ample drawer space are sure to keep the fussiest chef happy. The kitchen and breakfast bar flows through to the open-plan dining and lounge area where satellite and free-to-air TV are connected, or you can gaze out at the spectacular views. The 9ft ceilings keep this fully insulated home cool in summer, and comfortably warm in winter. A wood-burning heater adds to the ambience during cooler nights. A large media room is for more formal occasions or for a theatre night when you can watch movies via a projector and large wall screen with surround sound. There are high quality drapes and floor coverings throughout the lounge and media areas. Outside takes you to an east-facing wrap-around partly covered verandah, perfect for an al fresco breakfast, a BBQ, or just for sitting and taking in the breath-taking views over the sparkling 10-metre saltwater pool. No near neighbours complete the panoramic picture for total privacy. There is an outside second laundry and a gas-powered hot shower cubicle, for shedding dirty work clothes and cleaning up before entering the house. A third toilet is in the shed adjacent to the laundry. Garden: The well established low-maintenance gardens with irrigation have many species of bird-attracting shrubs, including several fruit-bearing trees. Regular bird visitors are common for aspiring bird- watchers. The rich soil is suitable for growing all manner of fresh home-grown vegetables. Shed: The main shed is a huge 4-bay concrete-floored building with its own separate power supply, accessed by roller doors or a personnel entrance, sufficient for all kinds of vehicles, farm implements, or for use as a workshop. Attached to the shed are two large elevated dog cages each with a roomy enclosed kennel. The smaller shed has a concrete floor with ample room for storage of horse equipment and any other household items. This shed houses the electric fence power unit, and has a toilet within. Water: This precious commodity is amply catered for with two 5000 gallon rainwater tanks, plus a third 3000 gallon tank off the large steel shed for watering the garden. The entire system can be supplemented by a major irrigation system for watering gardens or for topping up the house supplies from the Mary River. Because the principal water use is for domestic purposes, there is no limit to what you can pump from the Mary. Each paddock has a well sited dam to take advantage of run-off when raining, and the undulating country ensures that it is all collected. Wildlife: For keen wildlife watchers, you can see different frog species, wallabies, hares, and scrub turkeys. Wild ducks can often be seen on the dams with swans, pelicans and other water birds inhabiting the Mary River. The unique Mary River Lungfish may often be observed at close quarters if you stand quietly on the riverbank in the late afternoon. Inclusions: Husqvarna ride-on mower with catcher, Yanmar electric-start diesel pump on trailer with associated fittings, Honda firefighter pump, roomy steel-framed timber-floor above ground dog kennels suitable for 2 large dogs. Summary: For the family seeking privacy and security in a clean rural setting, then this property is for you. Only 40 minutes from Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and handy to Brisbane, it offers a country lifestyle with the added attraction of nearby major shopping centres and quality restaurants. To purchase a home and acreage of this quality is a unique opportunity in today's market. The Mary River forms the eastern boundary, and apart from wildlife watching, it is suitable for swimming in the deeper holes. The water is always clean and flowing over a natural gravel bed, a precious asset to this already wonderful property.