'Mareeba'

A property of significant character, Mareeba is a distinctively unique and endearing property set amid an established 3-acre garden setting on 66 acres of pastured land. The amalgamation of stone, mudbrick and timber emanates a warm and welcoming ambiance throughout.

Constructed in 2005, the home is anchored by a central open plan living domain, where expansive windows capture streams of northerly light and the incredible garden views beyond. Connecting to this space is a country style kitchen which boasts an Aga stove and an abundance of storage and preparation space.

Cleverly zoned, one side hosts the serene master bedroom, bathroom and study; with the other side incorporating a further two bedrooms, second bathroom and laundry. A large front terrace provides a tranquil outdoor entertaining area and the main bedroom’s French doors open to a private undercover porch, revealing the sounds and scents of the delightful garden setting.

The solar passive home design includes double glazing throughout and with the hydronic heating the home maintains a consistently comfortable temperature further enhanced by a reverse cycle air conditioning system and open fireplace.

The garden described by the owners as a ‘gentle garden’ where they find ‘solace and serenity’ is a blend of exotics and natives. Displaying the grandeur of established Oaks, Sequoia, Mexican pines, Elms, Cedar, Yellow Box and Mahogany Gums complimented by beds of Roses, Hydrangeas, Rhododendrons, Spring Bulbs, Iris and Foxgloves to name just a few. Landscaping stonework includes a reflective pond and stone walls throughout the garden which also reveals a charming studio and bathroom that can double as further accommodation.

Being the site of the original Mareeba, further substantial improvements hark back to a bygone era and include a shearing shed, sheep yard, cattle yards, machinery sheds, poultry sheds, considerable vegetable garden, orchard, olive grove and an assortment of historic buildings.

An excellent water system provides ample water and includes 2 large dams, 4.4 meg, and 3.1 meg and 2 further stock water dams. Rain catchment tanks total 110,000 litres, and the farm water system gravity feed from another 130,000-litre tank on the highest point of the property. Well fenced into 12 paddocks, the sown pastures presently graze a flock of sheep but would equally suit cattle, horses or horticultural pursuits such as vines, fruit or further olives.

Mareeba sits in the Murrindindi Valley, a beautiful area just an hour and a half from central Melbourne. Inspection is highly recommended.