Set on 20 private acres just 13km south of Bundaberg, Gilguy Orchard is a rare offering that brings together an architect-designed home, an established commercial lychee enterprise and uninterrupted lake frontage - all within easy reach of town. This is acreage living at its most complete: privacy without isolation, income without compromise, and a home that has been genuinely built to be lived in.

A Home Designed for the Landscape

Built in 2005 with careful attention to its leafy, lakeside setting, the architect-designed residence offers four bedrooms plus a dedicated office across a light-filled, open-plan layout with high ceilings throughout. Cross ventilation and extensive insulation to the roof and western walls keep the home comfortable year-round, while a huge sliding door opens the living space onto an expansive outdoor entertaining area - made for long afternoons overlooking the water.

The master retreat is a genuine sanctuary, with Shoji-style doors, built-in Tasmanian Oak dressing tables and bedside cabinetry, and a grand ensuite featuring a feature bath and oversized shower with full-length views over a private courtyard. A second private courtyard and a spacious walk-in robe round out the suite.

At the heart of the home, a well-appointed kitchen with granite benchtops, a 900mm gas stove, generous storage and a walk-in pantry flows via servery to the outdoor entertaining zone - the kind of indoor-outdoor connection that makes the most of the property's lake outlook. A gas fireplace and open fire pit outside extend the comfort into cooler months.

An Established, Income-Producing Orchard

Beyond the home lies a fully operational commercial lychee orchard of approximately 1,000 trees, protected by permanent 5-metre-high netting and irrigated from the permanent waters of Lake Gilguy, held on shared freehold title with no restrictions on drawing water for irrigation or domestic use. Additional fruit trees and established organic vegetable gardens add further self-sufficiency.

Supporting the operation is infrastructure most buyers would need to build from scratch:

* 24m x 9m packing and storage shed with mezzanine storage, single-phase power, high-clearance doors and a self-contained two-bedroom granny flat attached - ideal for staff, extended family or additional rental income.
* Four-bay workshop and chemical store with power and water connected.
* 6m x 3m garden shed within the orchard.
* New Onga OJ700-1 (1.5kW) and Onga 148 (1.5kW) irrigation pumps.
* Two rainwater tanks totalling 141,000 litres, plus a drinkable bore.
* Pop-up sprinklers throughout, electric entry gate, and a standby generator near the orchard.
* Newly fenced boundaries and a freshly laid Empire Zoysia lawn area.
* Double carport with additional open-air parking for 10+ vehicles.

Beyond the productive orchard, a further block of fenced natural bushland offers scope to expand the planting, run livestock, or simply enjoy as a private buffer - with no neighbours in view and no flooding concerns on record.

Lifestyle and Location

Life here moves at its own pace. Mornings might start with a walk to the jetty to watch the mist lift off the lake; afternoons on the verandah, orchard-fresh lychees in season, or simply the quiet of 20 acres with nobody in view. Yet Bundaberg's shops, services and school bus routes are all close at hand - this is genuine rural privacy without the trade-off of rural isolation.

For those winding down from a busier pace of life, the established orchard offers an income stream already in place. For those wanting to be more hands-on, the infrastructure is there to expand. And for families, the granny flat and generous grounds offer room for everyone to have their own space.

A Rare Opportunity

Properties that combine a genuinely well-built home, a proven income-producing enterprise and this level of privacy on permanent water simply don't come to market often - and the scale of infrastructure already in place reflects that. Gilguy Orchard represents a complete, turn-key lifestyle and income asset in one of the region's most sought-after rural settings.

Contact Christine Banks today to arrange your private inspection.

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