119 Wilmington Street

Featuring 60,000 individual specimens , the Ayr Nature Display was created by Jess & Allan Ey and opened to the public in 1966, Now operated by their daughter and son in law who are ready to put their feet up and pass it on. It is the finest preserved collection of Butterflies, Moths, Beetles ,Crustaceans, Sea Shells, Reptiles, Rocks, Timber, Aboriginal Stones, Implements and Fossils especially Ammonites all in one location. You will wonder how one man could have the skill and patience to collect , assemble and display such an invaluable collection. Like the entry feature wall decorated by 9,400 slabs of North Qld Rocks, all cut with a lapidary saw, polished and assembled so skilfully Enter the 5m x 28m display area and marvel at the 1,220 specimens of Butterflies, the largest Cockroach, the 32cm Stick Insect, the variety of shells and thousands of other exhibits that will truly fascinate you. The display area has its own entry and visitor facilities. This Iconic Tourism landmark includes a 3 bedroom fully furnished timber home, close to the Ayr CBD on a corner 1,133 sqm allotment with a total building area of 450 sqm. The Low set timber home has spacious living area with kitchen and open living area with open front Veranda. A large lower area Rumpus room with Billiard Table, Table Bowls etc ,and a 4 bay carport and a workshop/storeroom in the backyard. This family owned facility has been open to the public for 59 years and offers outstanding future potential in the expanding North Qld tourist industry for an individual or family with a vision to preserve this outstanding collection. The vendors have priced the collection and facility at a fraction of its true value and welcome potential buyers and enquiries. Call Cass Arboit at Raine & Horne Ayr for more information or to arrange an inspection "This Office and its Agent provide no guarantees or undertakings concerning the accuracy, completeness, or current nature of the information and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, inaccuracies or misstatements contained herein. Prospective purchasers must undertake their own due diligence"...