Rainforest Estate is a grand, plantation-style mansion set on 8 private acres of sweeping lawns, tropical gardens and lush world heritage wet tropics rainforest.
It has recently undergone a $2M plus renovation and rejuvenation to bring it up to the very latest design, luxury and technology standards and is now available for discerning guests.
It is ideal for honeymooners, celebrities, families, groups of friends or business executive teams wanting luxury, peace and privacy.
In addition to the many options for indoor and outdoor entertainment and relaxation, it's also a great base for exploring all the natural wonder and excitement of Far North Queensland.
You can play, be creative, plan future business strategies or simply enjoy some much needed “down-time”.
The Residence
Rainforest Estate comfortably accommodates up to 8 people (up to 14 by special arrangement) with plenty of room and privacy for everyone.
Highlights include:
- two king bedroom suites, one queen suite and one twin suite, all with separate en-suite bathrooms and private balconies
- extensive indoor and outdoor entertainment and living areas for formal and informal dining and entertaining
- fully equipped central gourmet kitchen with island bench and granite benchtops
- separate full wet bar with wine cabinets and drinks fridge
- spectacular indoor waterfall that spans both levels of the home and falls into a large reflection pond
- large tropical lagoon-style swimming pool (solar-heated and cooled for comfortable year round swimming) with its own poolside BBQ pavilion
- outdoor western red cedar hot tub pavilion
- extensive “under-the-stars” timber deck complete with wood fired oven
- fully equipped air-conditioned gymnasium
- Bose Lifestyle 50 (four zone) home entertainment system incorporating a surround sound home theatre with a 42” plasma screen
- video distribution system that allows all free-to-air, satellite, VCR and DVD channels to be operated from and viewed on any of the 8 plasma and LCD TVs throughout the home (including the gymnasium)
- home automation, monitored security and automated access gates with intercom
- library / office with wireless broadband, copier, fax, printer
- fully equipped laundry
- by special arrangement, a separate pavilion that includes two more king bedroom suites with private en-suite bathrooms (taking total sleeping capacity to 14), a second kitchen and a fully equipped office
The home is fully air-conditioned throughout with separately controlled, split cooling systems in every room. Most rooms have louvre windows and ceiling fans. All are fully screened and enclosed to ensure year-round comfort. This includes the gymnasium.
The home can be opened on all sides, allowing in tropical breezes and the sounds of the rainforest. You can have the best of both worlds – open, airy tropical daytime living, and comfortable, secure nights for deep and peaceful sleep.
Extensive elevated timber boardwalks provide access to the separate pavilions via an ornamental rainforest creek and tropical gardens
There is also a huge hangar-style garage (as well as the carport adjoining the main building), providing ample undercover storage for cars, boats, caravans, etc.
The Grounds
Rainforest Estate's abundant, tropical grounds are near the end of a road in a pristine rainforest valley with only a handful of large, out of sight, acreage properties nearby.
It's away from suburbia, passing traffic and other unwanted intrusions, yet close to all the action that Far North Queensland offers.
Tropical birds, butterflies and Australian native wildlife are in abundance from dawn to dusk and after dark.
The expansive home is surrounded by acres of sweeping lawns, tropical gardens and exotic fruit and rainforest trees.
Gardens range from mature tropical fruit trees and natives to newly planted exotics. Recent plantings include tens of thousands of native trees, shrubs and exotic plants to provide shade, attraction, aromas, wildlife habitat, colour and tropical snacks. The birdlife and butterflies are abundant all year round.
There's also plenty of room for outdoor activities such as an early morning stroll or power walk, an afternoon game of boulles, kicking a football around or even a little chipping or putting practice for the keen golfers.
A permanent rainforest creek runs along the southern boundary for over 300 feet (100 metres). A walking track follows the creek to steps that provide easy entry into a cool swimming hole fed by the mountain stream. A large bamboo stand under a canopy of rainforest on a bend in the creek is an ideal place to take a dip, read a book, watch and listen to nature, think creatively or just relax.
The year-round flowing mountain creek even contains freshwater fish and crustaceans for keen fishermen.
Another track leads higher, through lush, wet tropics rainforest to the upper areas of the grounds. There are large level pads with extensive mountain vistas, ideal for resting, reading and reflecting.
For the energetic and adventurous, there are walking tracks to high rainforest creeks and spectacular waterfalls. The land rises over 400 feet (120 metres) within the property boundaries and then another 300 feet (90 metres) or more through a World Heritage, wet tropics national park bordering the northern boundary.
There are also many nearby walking tracks. But take care not to venture too far, especially alone. This is remote, unspoiled and untouched wet tropics rainforest at its best.
Prefer to fly to and from the property ? Your own helicopter pad provides easy access to Cairns International Airport and all local attractions.
The large shed provides plenty of undercover storage for parking cars, boats, trailers and caravans.
