Paradise found: Bush bliss with barra, bar and buggy

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Courtney Snowden

The Cairns Post

The property at 3 O’Neil Close, Koah. Picture: realestate.com.au


An ultimate rural retreat with barra dam, fishing deck, outdoor bar, dirt tracks and space for the mates has hit the market in Far North Queensland.

The almost 15ha property at 3 O’Neil Close, Koah, sits just off the Kennedy Highway and is about 45 minutes west of Cairns and 20 minutes from Mareeba.

On the market through Dean Gray of The Local Experts real estate, the property includes a four-bedroom home, a tiny house and two dongas.

The property is set up for the FNQ lifestyle with the ability to camp, fish and drink without leaving the block.

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Inside the main home at 3 O’Neil Close, Koah. Picture: realestate.com.au


The barra dam has a covered fishing deck. Picture: realestate.com.au


There is a catch-and-release dam stocked with several fish varieties, including barra and sooty grunters, plus a covered fishing deck with built-in bait board and rod holders.

Looking out over this dam, the covered outdoor entertaining area has a rustic vibe, bar, paved floor and plenty of space for a pool table and seating.

To one side there is a huge fire pit area surrounded by pavers and lawn, and to the other there is a stand-alone pizza oven.

A buggy included in the sale will take you up the dirt track to the elevated Hilltop Pad for camping or stargazing.

The covered entertaining areas looks out over the barra dam. Picture: realestate.com.au


There is an elevated cleared spot for camping at the back of the block. Picture: realestate.com.au


The main house has an open plan living, dining and kitchen space opening to the back porch, a wood fire heater, a huge master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, three additional bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The self-contained tiny house has a separate driveway, while the two single-room dongas share an outdoor kitchen.

The block has a second dam, a chook run, fenced lawn area, dirt tracks and plenty of bushland.

The property is for sale for offers over $950,000.

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