79 Johnston Road

This is a unique opportunity for the conservation minded individual to continue to develop this substantial 212 acre rural grazing property combining viable cattle farming, encouraging preservation of the land and soils, the creation of sustainable habitat, the potential for an eco tourism venture (STCA) and a vision for future generations. It is a magnificent and panoramic location on the outskirts of Clunes, minutes to Bangalow and an easy drive to Byron Bay - Like the eagles which nest here, this land has soaring unparallelled views from the hinterland mountain ranges across a fertile Eltham valley towards the coast. Elemental and serene, peaceful and private yet so accessible to the community and culture of the Byron hinterland. This country is the perfect balance of cleared fertile farmland, protected valley grazing, ancient rainforest pockets, old fig trees and permanent waterways. Excellent farm practices have been engaged including cellular rotational grazing with the property running stud cattle and benefitting from primary producer status. The river flats and forestry areas have been well fenced with multiple springs delivering water via solar power to the house and stock together with a huge newly constructed dam. A huge new shed has been constructed complete with 35KV solar infrastructure and Tesla batteries, there should be no elecrricity costs for this property in the future. This is a highly sought after hinterland location where community and a sense of belonging are important to residents. The village of Clunes is well known for its warmth and friendliness centering around a general store, school, hall, cafe restaurant and artisan shops and the old Eltham Hotel is a short welcoming distance away. Byron Bay and Bangalow are just on the doorstop with easy access to the rainforest hinterland and the beaches which draw people from near and far. Currently there is a delightful four bedroom, three bathroom home with extensive entertaining areas addressing the 360 degree views together with multiple potential other home sites commanding outstanding views enabling the building of a prestige residence at a discreet, private, elevated spot well away from the current home (STCA). This offers a unique opportunity to experience the Byron Hinterland lifestyle where agriculture and conservation can walk hand in hand with an idyllic way of living. A koala friendly carbon venture has been established on 26 ha of the farm generating carbon credits for the next hundred years - these can be offset against other farming or business ventures. Over 55,000 rainforest and eucalypt trees have been planted, nurtured and are changing the face of the landscape where 40 stud breeders graze the river flats and open paddocks, a great example of integrated land management. Another exciting vision is the development of an Eco Tourism and Educational facility, plans are to be lodged for five lodges to provide accommodation on a pristine working carbon positive farm where rainforest meets native woodlands and diverse birdlife and native animals roam safely in natural habitats. Alternatively this large land holding may be subdivided into two lots and the possibility of further rural residential options be pursued with council. Whether it be land stewardship for the future or Byron Hinterland lifestyle for today this property offers almost everything!