"Folly Farm" blends peace, privacy, and breathtaking vistas, while being close to the quaint village of Yungaburra. The property is rich in history and comprises three separately titled residences, each with a beautiful outlook. Sweeping views encompass Lake Tinaroo, forests, pastoral land, mountain ranges and the Seven Sisters pinnacles.
Nestled into a north-facing hillside sits an elegant Colonial style home. Sunlight enhances waxed brush box floors and VJ walls, while cedar French doors and windows frame spectacular views. There is a generous lounge-dining area with an open fireplace, and a modern maple timber kitchen with premium appliances. The laundry doubles as a butler's pantry, with a second dishwasher and full-size wine fridge. There are four bedrooms, each with views, and two bathrooms. Spotted gum verandas, ideal for sitting and dining, lead down wide steps to the gardens and fruit trees.
The original house, an expanded former 1915 schoolhouse, faces northeast with breathtaking views of Tinaroo Dam, timber cattle yards and a small property dam. Tucked away from the elements the house is shielded from the summer heat by one of the pinnacles, while during the winter months abundant sunlight streams through the large picture windows. Traditional touches include waxed Johnson-river hardwood floors, VJ timber walls and period stained glass. A cosy living-dining area features a large open fireplace adding warmth and ambience to chilly winter evenings. A sizable timber deck off the country kitchen is a perfect entertaining space throughout the summer months. The kitchen has its own intimate sitting and dining area while the three large bedrooms, including two with ensuites, and a separate study make this house a perfect home.
The third house "McLeod's Cottage" is a charming three bedroom, one bathroom traditional Queenslander. It is built of silky oak and was relocated from Cairns some years ago.
Farm infrastructure includes a four-bay machinery shed, and a large barn adjacent to the cattle yards and loading ramp. There are four large holding tanks for water.
The farm is just 4 kms from picturesque Yungaburra, a village which hosts a vibrant mix of cafés, restaurants, a historic hotel, and a famous monthly market. You can cycle the popular Seven Sisters Trail, swim in Lake Eacham and Lake Barrine or hike the scenic Mount Baldy and Mount Yabi. Further afield experience the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.
The city of Cairns is one hour away with an international airport, a university, and excellent medical services. Cairns offers quality shopping, dining, entertainment and easy access to the reef.
"Folly Farm" is where life moves at a perfect pace, surrounded by nature's best.
"Folly Farm" will deliver the dream-experience it first hand today.
Farm Overview:
Exquisite 103.82ha estate comprising level pastures, rolling hills, fertile
soil, forests and three of the Seven Sisters ancient volcanic cinder cones
Multiple elevated positions capture majestic vistas over Lake Tinaroo,
Mount Emerald, Atherton and Tolga areas, the Lamb Range, Barron River,
and local farmland
Three separately titled residences with a rich history
Three road access points
Abundant bird and wildlife
Nine paddocks with ten concrete water troughs
Four-bay machinery shed with mains power
Two-bay, high clearance barn
Timber cattle yards with steel cattle crush and loading ramp
Location that boasts the best of both worlds-rural tranquillity, yet its just
4km from necessities
Approx. one hour from Cairns
Residence One Overview:
4-bed, 2-bath classic Colonial in a hillside setting
Views of Lake Tinaroo, the Lamb Ranges, Mount Emerald, paddocks and
forestry
Cedar French doors, casement and sash windows, VJ panelled walls,
waxed Brush box internal timber floors
Modern kitchen with Queensland maple benchtops and cabinetry, premium
appliances
Combined butler's pantry/laundry
Light-filled living and dining room warmed by an open fireplace
Wide spotted gum return veranda, steps down to lush gardens
3kW solar and Solarhart hot water system
Residence Two Overview:
3-bed, 2-bath expanded former schoolhouse, built in 1915 and relocated
onsite in the 1960s
Boasts beautiful views of hills, pastures, dam, and Lake Tinaroo
Captures cool breezes
Timber windows, hardwood floors and doors, genuine VJ walls, stained-
glass windows and traditional European tiling
Charming kitchen leading to an expansive alfresco entertaining pavilion
Living and dining area with a cosy open fireplace
Office, laundry, double carport, two storerooms
5kW solar, bottled gas, rainwater tank
McLeod's Cottage Overview:
3-bed, 1-bath 1940s Queenslander relocated from Cairns
Ceiling roses, tongue & groove Silky Oak walls and original timber windows, doors and floors
Rainwater and bore water tanks
