{"Slug":"other-755-merragallan-road-malanda-qld-4885","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/other-755-merragallan-road-malanda-qld-4885","Address":"755 Merragallan Road, Malanda, Qld 4885","Suburb":"Malanda","State":"QLD","Postcode":"4885","PropertyType":"Other","Status":"For Sale","Headline":null,"Description":"For enquiries please phone: 0429 134 518This productive grazing property located just 8 km from Malanda, 25 km from Atherton and approximately 75 km from Cairns, Platypus Creek Farm combines productive improved pastures, excellent water resources, extensive cattle infrastructure, comfortable accommodation and a range of farming equipment included in the sale.With 88.4 hectares (218.34 acres) of undulating hills to flat country, the property is well suited to cattle production and rural lifestyle living.RENOVATED QUEENSLANDER HOMESTEADThis charming renovated Queenslander provides comfortable rural living and features:•\t3 bedrooms•\tOffice•\tRefurbished kitchen•\tNew bathroom•\t1 bathroom and 2 toilets•\tPolished Silver Ash timber floors•\tLarge veranda with excellent rural and mountain views•\t2-bay carport•\tSolar power systemUNIT / GRANNY FLATA separate fully self-contained unit/granny flat provides additional accommodation or income and has previously been used as worker quarters and a BnB accommodation.GRAZING and PASTURESThe property is divided into approximately 23 paddocks, including 3 smaller holding paddocks, with a combination of barbed and electric fencing. The terrain ranges from flat to undulating hills and supports improved tropical pastures including Brachiaria and Setaria, together with improved legumes including Clover, Pinto Peanut, Cardillo and a good spread of Creeping Vigna across the farm.The property is in a reliable high rainfall area with fertile basalt soils and has no Navua Sedge.WATER and IRRIGATIONWater security is a major feature of Platypus Creek Farm.The property includes:•\t40 acres of fixed irrigation•\tNew irrigation pump and motor, approximately 12 months old •\t5 water licenses•\tPermanent spring commencing on the property•\tThe spring fed creek running through the property•\t3 dams•\tSpring water pumped to 3 main tanks•\tGravity-fed water to the house tank and cattle troughs.       Concrete water troughs in every paddockCATTLE INFRASTRUCTUREThe property has been extensively developed for cattle production and includes:•\t14m x 10m x 4m-high-clearance feed shed with lock up separate workshop•\t8m x 4m equipment shed•\t6m x 3m garden shed•\tConcrete floors to all sheds•\tIndoor cattle crush and working area set up in the old dairy•\tWash-down pump and hose•\tConcrete and steel cattle yards•\tBacking push gate•\tConcrete laneway into yards•\tAll-weather loading ramp•\tCattle walk-through plunge dip•\t9,000-litre molasses tank with pumpMACHINERY and EQUIPMENT INCLUDEDA significant package of working plant and equipment is included in the sale.2008 Case IH 80hp tractor with front-end loader, including:•\t4-in-1 bucket•\tForks•\t6ft slasher•\t8ft topper•\tSpray unit•\tTrailer hydraulic molasses mixerAlso included:•\t2021 Honda Pioneer 700 side-by-side with tray and fold-up seats•\t2021 Honda TRX 420 quad bike•\t1-tonne poly silo•\t2 hay bale holders•\t1 portable covered feed tub•\tVarious-sized feed tubsLOCATIONEnjoy the privacy and productivity of rural living while remaining conveniently located to the Atherton Tablelands' major centres.8km – Malanda, 25km – Atherton, and 75km – Cairns.School bus pickup is also available at the front gate.A PROPERTY READY TO WORKPlatypus Creek Farm is an impressive rural holding offering the complete package — productive grazing country, improved pastures, substantial water resources, irrigation, quality cattle infrastructure, comfortable accommodation with a range of machinery and equipment included in the sale. Some cattle also available extra to sale.An outstanding opportunity for an established cattle producer, investor, rural lifestyle buyer or someone looking to secure a quality grazing property in one of Far North Queensland's premier agricultural regions.Inspections by appointment welcome.","YearBuilt":null,"LandArea":null,"Price":{"Currency":"AUD","Amount":null,"Display":"Expression of interest"},"Bedrooms":"3","Bathrooms":"1","Parking":"2","Features":[{"Name":"Bedrooms","Value":"3"},{"Name":"Bathrooms","Value":"1"},{"Name":"Carports","Value":"2"},{"Name":"Area","Value":"88.4 ha"},{"Name":"House Size","Value":"884,000 m²"}],"Inspections":[],"Auctions":[],"TimeZone":"AUS Eastern Standard Time","Latitude":-17.40449427,"Longitude":145.55315658,"Agent":{"Name":"Sale By Home  Owner","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/agent/sale-by-home-owner"},"Agency":{"Name":"Sale By Home Owner - Australia","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/agency/sale-by-home-owner-australia"},"CreatedAt":"2026-10-09T07:40:20.0564908","UpdatedAt":"2026-10-09T07:40:20.0723195"}