Unique Property For Sale Byron Bay Hinterland

Rainforest Retreat On 22 Acres With Untapped Potential

Set on an elevated 22 acres (8.9 hectares) in the heart of the Gondwana Rainforest, this remarkable property for sale Byron Bay Hinterland presents a fantastic opportunity for those looking to acquire a prized parcel of land positioned in the World Heritage-listed Nightcap National Park and less than one hour from Byron Bay.

Above: This property for sale Byron Bay Hinterland includes the main house, two guest cottages and a nursery

Formally known as the Minyon Forest Nursery, originally established to supply saplings under contract to the State Forest regeneration program, the property now offers an opportunity for its next owner to restore, transform and make use of the existing infrastructure for future expansion.

Above: At the centre of this property for sale Byron Bay Hinterland is Minyon Forest Lodge, a chalet-style three-bedroom home

With its unique position just five minutes from the popular Minyon Falls with easy access to forest trails, walks and amenities, this property offers a unique prospect to create a private family compound or to develop an eco-resort with up to 40 cabins (subject to council approval).

Above: The main home on this property for sale Byron Bay Hinterland is wrapped in a timber deck leading to a spacious pergola

There are three existing residences ideally positioned amongst the trees for ultimate privacy.

At the centre of the property is Minyon Forest Lodge. Solar powered and with satellite internet, the chalet-style home comprises three large bedrooms upstairs, two bathrooms and enjoys the luxury of an open fire, gas stove and wood stove, wrapped in a timber deck leading to a spacious pergola with BBQ and pizza oven, perfect for outdoor entertaining.

Above: Minyon Cottage, one of two guest cottages on this property for sale Byron Bay Hinterland, overlooks Boomerang Creek

The pergola connects the main home to Minyon Cottage, one of two self-contained guest cottages overlooking Boomerang Creek, which extends along the entire eastern boundary of the property.

Above: The main home on this property for sale Byron Bay Hinterland enjoys the luxury of an open fire, gas stove and wood stove

The self-contained guest cottages feature one large bedroom each, full-sized kitchen and bathroom. Minyon Cottage is equipped with its own gas BBQ, while Minyon Artist's Cottage boasts access to an open field and stunning outlook.

Above: Minyon Artist's Cottage, one of two guest cottages on this property for sale Byron Bay Hinterland, boasts a stunning outlook

Home to an abundance of wild life, including loping black cockatoos and native birds, kangaroos, butcher birds, goannas and kookaburras, the property also features three cleared paddocks and eight tunnel houses planted with a combination of blueberry, lychee, banana, lemon, orange, lime, pineapple, coffee, mulberry and fig trees, plus the rare Davidson plum and bopple nut trees. All tunnel houses are fitted with irrigation systems.

Above: This property for sale Byron Bay Hinterland features eight tunnel houses planted with a variety of fruit trees

Water is secured via two water licences to extract water from a 35-metre bore and nearby Cooper Creek; plus three large gravity-fed tanks servicing the entire property. The property also includes two swimming holes – Cooper Creek and Festival Cottage Dam.

Additional infrastructure includes two large sheds: a generator shed used to power the nursery; and a shed for storing machinery.

Above: This property for sale Byron Bay Hinterland is just five minutes from Minyon Falls with easy access to forest trails, walks and amenities

Located within the Whian Whian Conservation Area, just over the hill from Mullumbimby, and less than an hour’s drive to Byron Bay, this is a rare market offering with huge future development potential.

Click on the highlighted link for more information on this property for sale Byron Bay Hinterland at Lot 1, 414 Nightcap Range Road, Whian Whian, NSW.