Once Upon a Time in Pinbarren…
Beyond the bustle of everyday life, down a quiet country road and hidden amongst 10 acres of lush hinterland, there is a place where the outside world seems to simply disappear. A place where creeks and streams weave through the landscape, where birdsong fills the trees and a family of kangaroos quietly shares the land and nestled amongst it all is a home that looks as though it has stepped straight from the pages of a fairytale.
Welcome to "The Coach House".
With its soaring gables, romantic verandahs, leadlight windows and Juliet balconies, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence has a character and whimsy rarely found. For the past two decades "The Coach House" has been a private retreat and sanctuary for renowned Melbourne based couture designer Suzanne Harward. It has been a treasured personal retreat, somewhere to escape, create and reconnect with nature.
Push open the door and another chapter unfolds. White timber-lined walls rise towards dramatic pitched ceilings, warm timber floors lead from room to room and beautiful character windows capture ever-changing glimpses of the gardens and greenery outside. At the heart of the home sits a charming country kitchen, where farmhouse pendant lights hang overhead and a Smeg oven awaits Sunday baking, family feasts and long lunches that stretch lazily into the afternoon.
Then, tucked below, you'll discover the sunken lounge. Warm, intimate and wonderfully inviting, its fireplace becomes the heart of the home on cooler hinterland nights, a place to gather, curl up with a favourite book or simply listen to the crackle of the fire while the forest beyond settles into darkness. Wander upstairs and the fairytale continues.
Two bedrooms feature their own Juliet balconies, little private perches amongst the treetops where you can open the doors to the morning air and wake to the sound of birdsong. The master suite has its own ensuite, while the home's three bathrooms continue its timeless character. And perhaps no storybook country home would be complete without a beautiful claw-foot bathtub made for long, candlelit soaks at the end of the day.
But the greatest magic of Coachhouse may lie beyond the verandah. Step outside and discover 10 acres that feel like a world of their own. Creeks and streams wind through the property, creating secret pockets beneath the trees and adding to the sense that there is always somewhere new to wander. Native wildlife moves freely through the landscape, while a family of kangaroos calls Coachhouse home. Imagine mornings with coffee on the verandah as the mist lifts through the trees, afternoons wandering down to the creek. Kangaroos grazing quietly in the distance. Winter evenings around the fireplace and nights beneath a canopy of hinterland stars.
It feels wonderfully secluded, yet civilisation is never far away. Cooran and Pomona are close at hand, along with Cooran State School and Pomona State School, while Noosa's famous beaches and lifestyle await in one direction and Gympie in the other.
An attached garage with remote-controlled door adds the everyday practicality you need without taking anything away from the romance of this extraordinary setting. There are houses you inspect. There are homes you fall in love with and every so often, there is a property that feels like discovering a secret.
A designer's retreat.
A country sanctuary.
A little piece of hinterland magic.
Once upon a time, Coachhouse was someone else's escape. Now, perhaps, it is time for your story to begin.
Property Highlights:
*Approximately 10 private acres
*Three bedrooms and three bathrooms
*Master bedroom with ensuite
*Juliet balconies to two bedrooms
*Country-style kitchen with Smeg oven
*Farmhouse-style pendant lighting
*Sunken lounge with fireplace
*Freestanding claw-foot bath
*Soaring pitched ceilings and character leadlight windows
*Wide covered verandahs
*Attached garage with remote-controlled door
*Beautiful creeks and streams throughout the property
*Established trees and natural bushland
*Resident family of kangaroos
*Abundant native wildlife and birdlife
*Peaceful and exceptionally private setting
*Close to Cooran and Pomona
*Convenient to local schools, Noosa and Gympie
Agent Tam Wilkins
ph: 0412447299
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, this information is for general purposes and subject to change. The agent and seller provide no warranties regarding dimensions, boundaries, or property usage. All measurements are approximate; prospective buyers must conduct their own due diligence, verify all material facts, and check local council regulations independently.
