579 Whyanbeel Road, Whyanbeel, QLD 4873

Time to sell
- the owners' bags are packed as they are moving overseas! This spectacular property will open your mind to a world of possibilities
- live completely off-grid in a contemporary, architecturally designed home on a private, 20-acre property with year-round fresh water creek. Add to this an established, certified organic cacao plantation with a variety of established native & other tropical fruits. Nestled at the base of the majestic Dagmar mountain range in the Whyanbeel Valley, less than 45 minutes from Port Douglas, this home enjoys access to a natural freshwater creek which runs through the property & shares a boundary with the Daintree National Park. Views of Devil's Thumb, an iconic mountain landmark seen for miles throughout the area, surrounding rainforest around the property, provide a stunning backdrop & vistas in all directions. The stylish dwelling is a bespoke reflection of the owners' vision to maximise light, air flow & all things unique to life in the tropics while living completely off-grid. Self-sufficiency with modern comforts & style, plus an income producing orchard
- what more could you want? This property is one-of-a-kind & should not be missed. There is huge potential here to increase farming yield
- or not
- plus there is ample room to build or extend further onto the house itself
- or not! Adjacent to the Daintree National Forest, nature-lovers can delight in the abundance of native bird & wildlife, bush walking, or just relax in this tranquil setting. About the house:
- Built in 2018
- Quality construction; steel stumps, Hardiplank exterior cladding with a core structure of concrete-filled block with steel reinforcement for storm/cyclone protection clad with ornamental stone.
- Fully screened with secure aluminium mesh windows & doors throughout
- Bi-fold aluminium crim safe doors from living & dining room opening onto the westerly-facing deck for spectacular sunset views over the mountain ranges
- UV retractable blind for heat protection
- Sleek floor to ceiling tiled bathroom with walk-in shower, custom timber vanity & touch-sensor back-lit mirror and feature wall.
- Polished timber floorboards & high ceilings.
- Energy efficient LED lighting & fans throughout
- Tropical outdoor kitchen & entertaining area; kitchen with stone benchtops, dishwasher, gas cooktop and oven & lockable walk-in pantry
- Exotic Japanese sunken rock garden with artisan dry stone walls and water feature adjacent to the terrace. About the homestead:
- One and a half bay lock-up shed
- Established fruit trees including approx. 650 cacao, 450 Davidson plum, bananas and various other tropical fruit trees
- Natural year-round freshwater creek with waterfall on the property
- Mostly untouched rainforest with the organic fruit orchard planted on approx. a quarter of the property
- Easy access via gravel driveway
- Water access from state-of-the-art solar-powered bore
- Professionally-designed landscape featuring plants native to the wet tropics including rare species About the services:
- Purpose-built to be off grid & not connected to mains power. Currently run by generator but potential to add solar panels & batteries
- Mains electricity is available in the area to be connected if you wish
- Satellite NBN connected
- No mobile coverage (although mobile service is available thru Wi-Fi calling)
- Continuous-flow gas, hot-water system
- 45m bore with solar pump & rainwater collection tank connected to the house