Yes I know that for our many readers we have more than seemed like we were in a quandary. . Ann and I  have had many discussions as to what we should do next with the main part of Eureka Farm which includes much of our infrastructure. There were two other blocks also for sale. One of the blocks looks out over the east coast with amazing views.  This block has been sold and the new owner is very comfortable in their home. We still have an adjacent block of 22Ha which is still available and has equally good opportunities for development. This block is still being handled by L.J. Hooker of St. Helens but if  interested you can contact us as well if you need a site visit. .

I still haven’t told you but we have changed course and the farm is no longer for sale. It just goes to show when you love your property and all that it has given you back in return for  lots of hard work how difficult it is to let go.   

This is what I said earllier to support my argument that we should sell up. “To stay on though with all the infrastructure we have created seemed also silly. We had already made the decision to close the shop and wind down some of our activities. Reconsidering just what this meant made us realise that we would still be busy maintaining the land mowing, fence repairs and building upkeep but now with continual expenses and no financial return.  The alternative and one that we have now embraced was to see if someone else would capitalise on  the opportunities that have been created. We believe that the next owners could use the set up we have created and make it into something much more.”

We still feel that this property is unique. So close to nature, with the beaches and river just a stone throw away. Lots of water to grow  what yo want. Already set up with 2 BNB’s and the potential to easily build some more. 20kw of solar power to offset your power bills, 2 commercial kitchens and a cafe with seating capacity for up to 50 people. Dedicated products that have been well received in the community and also Australia wide. 

This is my argument as to why we should stay. Both my wife and I are 80 years old. The clock is running down. Friends of ours similar ages have died or sick. So we should down size. A famous solution which can lead to a perpetual chase to keep in front of the aging goal posts. So you sell up and move. But has the next place got what you want or do you have another lot of changes to make when in fact you hare just come from the best place you could imagine.

No we will go the other way and try renting the main house out. That if it works out will allow someone to be here and for us maybe to get away. Locked in to animals and infrastructure is the biggest drawback. I don’t mind working and if I can’t do it so what. But not being able to go away at all without a deal of preparation is the drawback. If this works we might hare found a alternative  answer. Keep youir fingers crossed.

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