The lovely Cudgen Plateau treads a fine line
By Jo Kennett
THE CUDGEN Plateau has long been a place of contention with developers keen to take advantage of the area’s beauty and coastal location while local farmers and residents have fought for years to retain those very assets that make the plateau so special. There were already several developments approved for the area so things have been progressing but fortunately the plateau has lost none of its charm. It’s destined to become one of the most highly sought-after areas in the Tweed Coast as the population grows and residents seek somewhere just a bit away from the hustle and bustle but close enough so you don’t miss out on any fun. It is beautiful, there is no
mistaking that, with the rich red volcanic soil nourishing lush vegetation that has made the plateau an agricultural powerhouse punching well above its weight in supplying fresh fruit and vegetables to the nation.
The farmers who work the land here are some of the most lovely, down-to-earth folk you could ever meet and will hopefully stop the place getting too pretentious as more development takes hold.
Right now there are 13 properties for sale on the Cudgen plateau.
Most of them are residential blocks but there are also a few lovely homes, a farm with an original Queenslander and a 120-acre block east of Tweed Coast Road which hasn’t been farmed for years.
Kingscoast Estate is a new subdivision at the bottom of the hill just below Cudgen village.
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It has 110 lots and is set to be home to some very lucky residents who only have a short drive to local beaches, schools, shopping, restaurants and cafes, as well as everything the twin towns of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta has to offer, only about 15 minutes away.
Rachel Ford from McGrath Estate Agents Coolangatta Tweed Heads says the estate has been extremely popular with buyers that have been priced out of Kingscliff and Casuarina.
“The majority of buyers have been young families,” Rachel said.
“Kingscoast offers buyers the chance to build their dream family home within easy reach of Kingscliff, Casuarina and Coolangatta.
“All blocks are now registered, and there are quite a few homes already under construction. Once
a buyer secures a block, all that needs to be done by the buyer is to select a builder, lodge building plans with Tweed council and the Kingscoast Design committee, and once the plans are approved they can start building.
“As the blocks are flat, building is easier and more affordable.”
Lot 69 Bowen Loop, Cudgen, is one of the lots that’s just come up for sale with expressions of interest invited.
“It’s a 693-square metre block so it’s one of the biggest blocks in the estate,” Rachel said.
“It’s a north facing rear-yard block backing onto a reserve so it’s a really good block. We have another one under contract pending finance as well so it’s not
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• 1 Karawatha Drive, Currumbin Waters, 9 – 9.30am
• 321-323/99 Griffith Street, Coolangatta, 11.3012pm
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• 164-166 Riverside Dr, Tumbulgum, 9 – 9.30am
• 21 Irving St, Tumbulgum, 10 – 10.30am
• 2/3-5 Barrett St, Tweed Heads, 10– 10.30am
• 35 Tweed Valley Way. South Murwillumbah, 10 –10.30am
• 3D/3-9 Eden St, Tweed Heads, 10– 10am
• 1/6-8 Endeavour Pde, Tweed Heads, 11 – 11.30am
• 8/10 Tweed St, Coolangatta, 11 – 11:30am
• 22 Cabbage Gum Rd, Cudgera Creek, 11.30 – 12pm
• 13/27 Philip St, Currumbin, 12 – 12.30pm
• 1066/20-22 Stuart St, Tweed Heads,12 – 12.30pm
• 14/277 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga, 1 – 1.30pm
• 10 Ballymore Ct, Banora Point, 2– 2.30pm
officially sold.”
The depth of passion locals have shown over the years fighting for the plateau shows how treasured and special this area is. Once a sub-tropical rainforest, it still provides a largely rural retreat from the increasingly busy coast and hopefully will continue to do so for years to come.
McGrath
• 17 Drift Court, Kingscliff 10-10.30am
• 20 Longboard Cct, Kingscliff 11-11.30am
• 13/25 Saltwater Crescent, Kingscliff 12-12.30pm
• 38 Ocean Drive, Chinderah 11-11:30am
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• 13 Botanical Circuit, Banora Point, 9-9.30am
• 55 Mount Ernest Crescent, Murwillumbah, 9-9.30am
• 298 Adina Avenue, Bilinga, 9-9.30am
• 1/20 Cashel Crescent, Banora Point, 10-10.30am
• 6/32-34 Martinelli Avenue, Banora Point, 1010.30am
• 50 Martinelli Avenue, Banora Point, 10.45-11.15am
• 14 Australia Drive, Terranora, 11-11.30am
• 25/1a Pioneer Parade, Banora Point, 11 -11.30am
• 2/9 Avondale Drive, Banora Point, 11.30-12pm
• 8 Wren Court, Tweed Heads South, 12-12.30pm
• 17 Shamara Road, Terranora,12-12.30pm
• 2 Gladioli Ave, Terranora, 12.30 -1.00pm
• 81A Old Ferry Road, Banora Point, 1- 1.30pm
• 8 Norths Lane, Nunderi, 1.15 – 1.45pm
• 2 Cambridge Court, Kingscliff, 2-2.30pm
• 2 Sequoia Court, Banora Point, 2.15- 2.45pm
• 38 Macadamia Drive, Pottsville, 2.30-3.00pm
Lot 69 (in yellow), Bowens Loop, Kings Coast is for sale with McGrath Estate Agents
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Landsize 1077m2 (Double allotment)
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Three additional bedrooms w/ built in robes (1 with air-conditioning)
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Landsize 658m2
Buyer Guide $895K Open Saturday 10:00-10:30am
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22 Cabbage Gum Road Cudgera Creek
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Land Size 5 Acres
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