Extraordinary Queenslander on 18 Acres

For those looking for something unique, something that has a mantle of legacy and strong capital growth in its future, the beautiful Plantation House ticks every box and more. <br/><br/>These lush and private 18 acres include a commercial hardwood plantation, dam, native forest, and truly beautiful Queenslander with forever views across gorgeous rolling green hills to the Blackall Range, with the nearest neighbour a 122 hectare cattle property.<br/><br/>The extraordinary home was built in Maryborough around 1860, the home of the first shopkeeper in the then new estate of Granville, accessible only by ferry across the Mary River. <br/><br/>At some point it became a half-way house owned by the Queensland Department of Housing and finally, dilapidated and scheduled for demolition, it was rescued and transported from Maryborough to this gorgeous hilltop in the Noosa Hinterland some 30 years ago by the current owners.<br/><br/>It was then painstakingly restored and extended in keeping with the character and intent of the original home. <br/><br/>Featuring decorative ironwork made from the ballast of old sailing ships, rare Satinay timber floor boards sourced from Fraser Island when logging was allowed, 35mm thick hoop pine timber walls with Coronation roll joins, delicate artwork from more than 100 years ago that decorates the doors to the two front bedrooms, and a kitchen built from two railway sheds.<br/><br/>The love and exceptional workmanship Anne and Micheal Ryan poured into the rebuild of this home at the time, and in its care for the 30 years since, is evident throughout. <br/><br/>* Satinay slab kitchen bench tops <br/>* Satinay and mixed hardwood timber floor boards<br/>* Hoop pine Coronation Roll internal walls, Chamfer board external<br/>* 12 foot ceilings (3.66m)<br/>* Deep covered deck both sides with mountain views<br/>* Cyclone rated Zinc alum roof<br/>* Air-con & ceiling fans, flow through cross breezes<br/>* Double shower, deep cast iron bath tub (5 foot long)<br/>* 6.4kW solar, 10,000 gallon water tank for the house<br/>* Gas cooktop, electric wall oven, large pantry <br/>* Magnesium swimming pool<br/>* Shed, double garage and carports, including a double caravan carport<br/>* Commercial hardwood plantation <br/><br/>The plantation is comprised of Spotted Gum, Blue Quandong, Queensland Maple, White Beech, Northern Silky Oak and Gympie Messmate, and can be selectively logged as trees mature for ongoing income.<br/><br/>Crafted with skill and care, steeped in history, and filled with love, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, just 40 minutes drive from Hastings Street/Main Beach, 2 minutes to the village of Cooran and 5 minutes to Pomona.<br/><br/>This very special property is For sale by Expressions of Interest closing July 14th. <br/><br/>