Dreams really do come true if you are longing for total privacy, permanent water supply, an executive home and all only a 1 hour, 15 min. drive (approx) to Cairns International Airport.
This Epic, 163 Acre Property is offered for sale for the first time. Nestled at the very end of Orchid Valley with over 1 kilometre of Little Mulgrave River frontage, there is a mixture of cleared, fertile land and Wet Tropics Rainforest, ensuring you will never be built out and can continue to be Custodians of the land. Approx. 1/3 of the property is cleared.
You will need to bring your 4 X 4 for wet season access as you cross the river in 2 places. The impressive pantry has ample room to stock up for a couple of weeks if required during a big wet - what an adventure!
The executive home is perfectly positioned at the back of the block and offers stunning, surrounding mountain and valley views with a waterfall situated in the hills above the home. Living is comfortable under the 500 m2 roof line (approx) which includes the cathedral ceilinged carport/portico and wrap around verandas. 5 Kw Solar allows for a softer footprint. Wifi and Mobile reception available so you can work from home.
Built in 2008, every room is oversized including the 4 bedrooms, each with sliding door access to the verandas and views. Fully tiled (except media room) and screened, the home has a large, well appointed kitchen with granite bench tops and gas cooking. The Butlers' pantry is the size of a medium sized room which offers shelving and extra fridge and freezer space to stock up in the wet season. Large internal laundry with 2 door built in plus 2 door linen cupboard. Main bathroom has a separate deep bath plus shower.
Living areas abound with a media room, dining area and massive library/office or extra bedroom, guest space. Massive glass stacker doors open to the veranda and views with retractable fly screens installed.
The master is separate to the rest of the house with a sizable ensuite featuring 2 shower heads and a walk in robe plus it's own fenced animal enclosure. There is an attractive aviary and shade house.
Two sheds, both solid, rendered block - 1 = 14m x 6.8m, powered with 3 roller doors. 2 = 12m x 12m - 15 amp with power and water - designed for workers' quarters or man cave.
The butterfly tree next to the house attracts Cairns Birdwing and Ulysses butterflies.
There are fenced paddocks with sheep and cattle currently on the land, some of which may be included in the sale. Suitable for 25-30 head in rotating paddocks.
GST may be applicable on this sale - please call to discuss.
Private inspections only please. Do not try to cross the river. Thank you.