This private rainforest retreat dissolves the boundaries between the ancient and new. A blend of nature and space sculptured for the creation of new life and a place of abode. The unique architectural structures combine all the trimmings for comfortable living with classic style and unique craftsmanship. The nursery and botanical gardens will make any plant lover satisfied and smile. All perfectly positioned on a 3.05 ha parcel of land with a waterfront mangrove reserve, making this a must see property.
From the entrance of the property you are greeted by the welcome sign inviting all to come and see the natural wonder. Step inside to be greeted by a network of Lilly filled dams available to feed the natural rainforest and an extensive nursery of plants and gardens. The sand and gravel track winds its way through ancient rainforest to your own private wonderland overlooking the Round Hill Estuary and pristine mangrove systems providing oxygen to the surrounds.
The abode, created by a local designer and former owner, provides a fly screened and roller blind living, kitchen and dining space. The unique floor plan blends distinct yet flowing spaces that maximise space while creating versatile accommodation and quiet eccentric living.
Sophisticated yet comfortable interiors are a mix of old and new with such features as polished timber, hand crafted stencil painted concrete floors, a boffin stone fireplace and high ceilings with an opaque fibreglass material roof top. There is just one bedroom, a combined space for your reading, writing or office for your private world or business. One additional room could double as an art room, storeroom or second bedroom to suit your needs.
A simple practical kitchen boasts enough bench space and storage with easy service to the open plan living area.
The amazing hand crafted stone bathroom, complete with a clear roof top ceiling gushes with the northern light in the day and the stars and the moon at night.
Step outside to the grassy north eastern terrace for a view over the estuary of Seventeen Seventy. King tides make the property waterfront on occasions while most of the year the sandy mud flats provide an excellent place for walks on low tide. Sit back and enjoy the peace and serenity in the light filled garden. Perfect on winters days in the most temperate climate in the country.
Take a short walk to the old nursery, a patterned connection of timber and angles like that of a botanical garden in the unknown. Filled with Agave succulents it spills out to potted plant lined sandy pathways to terraced plant displays for visitors to stroll and select the plant of their desire. The garden Gazebo, in need of some tender care, is sure to become a favourite location whether you’re entertaining or simply taking in the beautiful surrounds.
Take a walk through your our private rainforest. Bountiful with beautiful ancient species and rare plants identified by the Tondoon Botanic Garden botanists on one of their visit to the site. Wind down to the palm filled waterway that leads out the last of the dams before spilling out to the estuary beyond.
The refurbished caravan can accommodate guests and family certain to want to come and take a visit in a haven for relaxation and retreat.
Well set up for any nurseryman or plant lover the opportunity exists for the propagation and growing of the plants of your choice. With a large variety already available the chance to purchase stock with the property could be available at competitive wholesale prices. Local Sunday markets and private garden viewings provide the opportunity for sales and income as you require.
The 30,500 square meter allotment has an average depth of over 300 meters, a frontage of close to 55 meters and a waterfront and sandy mudflat mangrove reserve of 119.6 meters. Catch a mud crab for dinner while the children and pets can run and play on the stretches of reserve side lawns, simple come and enjoy the space and facility that this unique property has to offer.
This green and leafy acreage is located in the Ranches Estate approximately 5 mins from Agnes Water. The coastal village offers a variety of shops, restaurants, bars, a hotel and cafes. Just 10 minutes away and you arrive at Seventeen Seventy the historical site of the first landing of Lt James Cook in Australia in 1770. Home to the 1770 Festival, classic beach shacks, luxury homes, a Marina, the Famous Tree Hotel restaurant and cafe. The place is steeped in history new growth and in an area known as the Discovery Coast it is renowned for its natural beauty, and really being quite “undiscovered”. The Southern Great Barrier Reef is just off shore that offers world class surfing, diving, fishing in one of the largest marine parks on the planet. The activities are endless with sea kayaking, kite surfing, surfing, tennis, mini chopper motor bike tours, discovery push bike tours, walking trails, white sandy beaches, and