Sunshine Coast's unique 'Logwoods' hobby farm up for sale
It’s not often that a historical log cabin – let alone one that was used as a ski chalet in a film – comes on the market anywhere in Australia, much less one on the Sunshine Coast.
Built in the 1930s from trees felled on the property, the cabin remains true to its roots, with the original log walls standing the test of time.
Logwoods Homestead, in the hinterland suburb of Eudlo about 25 kilometres south-west of Maroochydore, has had a number of incarnations during its history.
The homestead was a popular holiday resort in the 1930s and ’40s; a strawberry farm in the 1950s; a Devonshire tea cafe in the 1960s; and its interior doubled as a ski chalet in the 1990s film First Strike, featuring Jackie Chan.
Current owner, former restauranteur Stan Kalogerakis, has raised his family there over the past two decades but said it was now time to pass the beloved home on to the next generation.
“It’s been a labour of love,” he said. “We’ve brought it up to this high standard, but I’m running out of steam a little, so I would like someone to take it to the next level.
The homestead is on almost three hectares of fertile land. It features more than 200 pandanus plants, an established orchard with mangoes, macadamias, citrus and mulberries as well as a purpose-built, rustic barn with high ceilings, verandahs and festoon lighting.
The cabin was extended in the 1960s, and today the homestead features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, an attic and study as well as two sunny decks.
Mr Kalogerakis also constructed a modern one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit under the cabin, which would be ideal for holiday letting.
“It’s so peaceful and tranquil here. I’m going to miss it when I leave. I can guarantee it. I’ll have a tear in my eye,” he said.
Define Property Agents’ Athena Law said the property had attracted interest from buyers keen to turn it into an income-producing asset.
“We’ve had a lot of interest both from local and also interstate buyers, some are creative types looking for a family home with character, and others are keen to explore the unique bed-and-breakfast potential,” Ms Law said.
There is an existing development approval for a two-bedroom cottage near the barn, and tourism cottages could be added subject to council approval, she said.
It is one of the most unique properties she’s sold.
“I’ve never spent weeks researching the history of one of my listings,” she said.
“I loved finding out all the quirky facts, especially the holiday resort listings from the Brisbane newspapers in the 1930s.”
Logwoods Homestead is on the market for $1.35 million.
