But since 2015, the buildings and gardens of Victor Island have been extensively renovated. “It’s in the last 20 per cent or so of that lease and they will renew the lease for another 25 years.”He described it as a “fairly unique island”, located a 30 minute boat ride from Gladstone Harbour — “remote but fairly close to all facilities”.The fishing was so good, he said “you have to hide behind a tree to bait your hook for fish”.“Formerly it was a working farm, with mangoes and all sorts of trees.
Worthington Island has been described as the nation's 'cheapest island ever' by selling agents Richard and Narelle Van Hoff of Private Islands Online Australia. Mr Vanhoff said that most islands need to have a runway.

ft. single-family home is a bed, bath property.

When he was a keen fishermen and gardener he used to but these days he rarely gets to it.”He said Worthington Island was leased from the Department of Natural Resources and Mines — with eight years left to run but a 25-year renewal could be sought.Worthington Island had in the past been used for vegetable and fruit farming.Golden opportunity to buy Olympian Susie O’Neill’s long-term family homeFormer cricketer Scott Muller lands a high-scoring upgradeThe seller indulged his love of gardening and fishing on the island but now lives on the mainland.“It only just came on the market,” he said. To upgrade Internet Explorer, click this logo: Photo: Private Islands Australia. “To resurrect the orchard would help generate an income, offsetting any costs”.As well, “the house has bee boxes but no bees, however the bees are on the island and have been seen, so it’s a matter of finding them and bringing them back home.”“The island is east facing so the beaches are a little rougher than usual but what we’ve done in the past (in the area) is imported the sand from Gladstone and created the beach within the bay, everything’s possible.”The island has a 240 volt generator, plus a 12 volt solar system as well as a rainwater system and a well created in the 1800s.“It hasn’t been used for a long time but on inspection it has fresh water still within. It is fully lined, has a back zipper and a 4" back slit/vent. A 28-hectare island that’s just hit the market is one of the cheapest in Australia, priced at just six figures that come to only half the median house price in Brisbane. There's one thing you can always predict about the price of steel: that it's unpredictable. Riel House is a National Historic Site commemorating the life of the Métis politician and activist Louis Riel, and also the daily life of Métis families in the Red River Settlement. It used to have a jetty years ago when it was a commercial operation that allowed deepwater vessels to access the island — there’s only remnants of that remaining.”Rainwater keeps tanks filled and there’s also a well.Among income generation ideas, Mr Vanhoff said, were “orchids scattered all over the island”. Mr Vanhoff said that when visiting islands in Queensland’s far north, “the first thing you see is the bent trees, and that’s a bit of a turn-off.”The only damage Victor Island incurred from cyclone Debbie in 2017, was a few leaves on the white sand.Megan Sullivan, who owns Victor Island with her husband, Paul, said: “We’re like the Greyjoys [from Islands need to have their own water supply, said Mr Vanhoff, with many having water from the aquifer – water deep under the ground.Electricity matters, too. Curated by Private Islands Inc. Stunning locations, ultra private and all Inclusive. 8 years to run on current lease with a further 25 at renewalOrchids and wild flowers on island with great bird lifeCrabbing is at your door, you have to hide behind a tree to bait your hook for fish.Plenty of rain water 2400 litres in tanks,  as well as a old well which can produce an abundance of water240 volt to run fans and lighting, as well as a gas stoveThis well priced Island is ready to go, somewhat simple in its accomodation, however that what makes this island so unique, the rustic layout and the functionality make Worthington Island one of the best priced Islands we have had the pleasure of listing.The island is not to far from Gladstone Airport with a 30min boat ride direct to the island. “It’s been hard, because you’ve got to barge everything over, and then get it off the beach,” Mrs Sullivan said.The island’s home has four bedrooms, with an assortment of king and queen sized beds, two bathrooms, and a modern kitchen.“Victor Island has very nice accommodation,” Mr Vanhoff said.The sale also includes the newly renovated studio-style caretakers cottage, a bed-and-breakfast licence, and comes with all furnishings, vehicles and tools, including a John Deere 4WD tractor with bucket, a ride-on lawnmower, and the boat – a 4.7-metre Trailcraft Profish. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. He said Worthington Island was leased from the Department of Natural Resources and Mines — with eight years left to run but a 25-year renewal … Browse hundreds of islands available for sale and rent worldwide. Recently the agency behind the sale of Worthington Island in Queensland dropped the price of the 28ha patch in the Pacific to a surprising $385,000 — under the $486,121 overall dwelling price in Brisbane and less than half that of Sydney which sits at $777,693.

Experience the whole island for just one group at a time. Photo: Supplied Private Islands Online is the most comprehensive guide to buying, selling and renting private islands. Islands in Australia are rarely offered on a freehold basis; 99-year leaseholds are the general rule To resurrect the orchard would help generate an income offsetting any costs.The house has Bee box’s but no Bee’s, however the Bees are on the island and have been seen, so its a matter of finding them and bringing them back home.Please call me so as I can arrange an inspection of your new starter pack in to the world of Island owners.Thank you for your inquiry, we will get in touch soon.


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