An artists retreat on almost 70 acres. (28.22 ha) where walking tracks meander throughout the elevated rainforest hills and gullies on this amazingly beautiful property which is only 1klm from the Bruce Highway and located within the Mission Beach Hinterland. Theres an abundance of tropical rainforest which forms this wildlife paradise. The dawn heralds a chorus of birds in the morning which is out of this world. At the entry to the property is a 15 acre clearing which is grassed with room to grow crops and become self-sufficient.
An exceptional place for relaxing, this creative accommodation building has been transformed from an 18m x 18m steel shed into a 9m x 18m accommodation area while leaving another 9m x 18m area for parking of vehicles or workshop area – theres room enough for both and more.located at the north-eastern most side of the property with a 474m road frontage.
Creative use of shipping containers have converted open areas into interesting rooms with clever placement to form more living spaces. An insulated ceiling over the living areas makes for comfortable living and cement floors are cool and easy maintenance.
Bedroom/library module and the kitchen/media room module are screened while the other areas are open and breezes are encouraged through the wide opening at the entrance of the building and drawn out through the louvers at the opposite end. Town water is convenient but rainwater for drinking is also collected from the massive roof area of the building. Gas hot water and gas for cooking, mains power and three phase power for the workshop.
Kitchen area fills all of your the basic needs gas stove for cooking and timber kitchen benches from recycled timber add uniqueness while there are awesome views up to the hilltops from the kitchen window. Rear patio off the kitchen is great for relaxing with a good book or for simply sitting and gazing at the wonders that Mother Nature has provided for free.
While only one bedroom area, there are countless areas to create more bedroom spaces if the need arises.
Wet areas include separate shower, vanity, WC & laundry.
Internal workshop area at the entry provides an undercover work space for use whenever those creative juices start working. Or, take a seat in the dream chair, created to motivate and facilitate inspiration while being surrounded by a myriad of coloured lights as the breezes gently start the discs a spinning, sending flashes of rainbow colours throughout the room.
An internal staircase leads you to the upper level which is a large open space a studio space for the artist a great meeting place for yoga classes or whatever the needs of your group.
While classed as a shed, you have the choice of applying to council to have the building reclassified as a dwelling or keep the shed classification and choose either one of another two building sites which have already been prepared with awesome views over the surrounding countryside and build your own special home amongst the trees.
Would suit a colony of artists so kick back and come and create in this semi-rural retreat which is only a 15 minute drive to Mission Beach and you are back in civilization with any number of choices of gourmet dining and shopping experiences. School bus passes by your doorstep.
Contact Executive Marketing Agent Di Wagner on 0419 685 495 to arrange an appointment for viewing this special part of the world. $395,000