This property is an extremely rare gem on the Sunshine Coast, offering 15 acres of private, picturesque land in the heart of Palmwoods, and holding a beautiful 3-bedroom main residence along with 3 other cottages, two of which have been used for Bed and Breakfasts the past few years. With zoning providing possibilities for additional cottages on the property and a pad already cleared for a possible 5th dwelling, this property offers the ultimate opportunity to run an Airbnb, B&B business, a wedding venue, options for rental income throughout the year, or a family seeking independent living and an 'off-grid' lifestyle. The owners of this enchanting property have cherished this lifestyle for 8 years and hope to pass this on to someone with a similar passion for the wildlife, land and beauty that they fell in love with and will dearly miss.
Drive through the long, windy driveway surrounded by rainforest and see the property open out to a beautiful clearing complete with rolling green lawn, an expansive dam with resident ducks, and see the main residence that overlooks it all. Built to maximise the nature views, this open-plan living zone includes high ceilings and generous glass doors and windows throughout creating a bright, open and airy space. Features of the main residence include high windows, freshly polished timber floors, new plantation shutters, and 3 bedrooms with a seperate space currently configured as a professional's office but able to be modified to a 4th bedroom. There is ample storage throughout and underneath, a wine cellar and a large screened indoor-outdoor laundry space. A 3-bay carport sits just beside the main residence for parking.
Two self-contained cottages overlooking the forest and ponds are set back in the property, each offering utmost privacy. Duckpond and Piccabean Cottages currently serve as bed and breakfast accommodation. Both cottages feature a spacious bedroom, dining area, sitting space, bathroom and kitchen. They offer a seamless indoor-outdoor experience in order to immerse yourself in the serenity of the natural bush setting. Information of current booking systems and income statements are available upon request. The property also features a seperate two-bedroom unit with its own private, outdoor deck overlooking the bushland beyond. All cottages and units could be permanently let, or used for extended family.
Central to all cottages is a 13 x 10 metre communal entertainment space and carport offering an open fire place, bar, pizza oven, bush kitchen, BBQ, power and water supply. There is also a 17 x 17 metre solid concrete and hardwood shed with water, power and a phone connected, along with such an expansive chook pen that it is named the 'Hen Hilton'.
An extensive number of chattels, comprising furniture, tools and machinery is included, allowing the new owners to move right in and maintain both the B&B operation and property itself.
Perhaps the main feature of this environmentally-conscious property is its wildlife: koalas, wallabies, goannas, ducks, and the endangered Richmond Birdwing butterfly all reside here. The property provides sanctuary to a large variety of native birds including tawny frogmouth and a number of different owls, along with threatened species of flora. Walk around the property and find landscaped sitting areas, mature gardens and various orchids that highlight nature's beauty; relax, take a deep breath and enjoy the serenity. The current owners are Land for Wildlife members and recently completed a six-year programme to remove non-local vegetation and weeds from the property's extensive bushland.
Water supply will never be an issue with 100,000 litres worth of fresh water storage, and the large dam and 3 ponds also ensure that irrigation be possible.
Just 3 minutes from central Palmwoods and within 20 minutes of anything the Sunshine Coast has to offer, this hideaway is the epitome of an ideal and idyllic retreat, yet with all the convenience attached.
THINGS YOU'LL LOVE:
- Environmentally-conscious 15-acre property housing wildlife, various orchards, a large dam, and picturesque outlooks
- Main residence with 3 bedrooms and a scenic views of the dam, resident ducks, rolling lawn and bushland
- Two cottages that are currently used as a Bed and Breakfast
- Two-bedroom unit with an outdoor deck with private forest views
- Expansive storage shed/workshop space
- Enormous chicken coop
- Communal entertainment area with outdoor fireplace, bush kitchen and pizza oven
- Ample undercover carport space for 7 cars
- 100,000L worth of tank water, compost systems and septic are all set up meticulously
- Fruit trees include ladyfinger bananas, native finger lime, lemon, orange, mandarin, jabitocaba, jackfruit, golden mangosteen, acerola, Brazilian cherry, pineapples, mulberry, lychees, mangoes, avocado, olive, macadamia and custard apple.
- Turmeric, galangal, ginger and kaffir lime grow here also
