Tucked away behind secure gates and flourishing gardens, this home offers a life rich in beauty, history, and timeless appeal. Once immortalised by celebrated artists Donald Friend and Margaret Olley, this extraordinary Byers Street residence seamlessly blends classic charm with elegant modern enhancements. From its roots as a pioneering homestead to its place in Australia's artistic legacy, it is far more than just a home, it is an extraordinary residence delivering a lifestyle of character, luxury, and comfort.
Features You'll Love:
• Authentic period detail - Original polished white Cowrie pine and ironbark floors, soaring tongue-and-groove ceilings, French doors throughout, and stained-glass casement windows capturing the essence of classic craftsmanship
• Private and secure entrance - Hidden behind a high fence with double electric gates, the home opens to a wide spotted gum veranda and welcoming stained-glass door
• Freshly updated interiors - Professionally repainted inside and out, delivering a crisp, timeless backdrop to the home's original features
• Showpiece kitchen - Nordic Blue Granite benchtops imported from Norway, Smeg 1100mm cooker with 3 ovens and 7-burner gas cooktop, plus new gold hardware and tapware for a refined modern touch
• Renovated Butler's Pantry - Complete with timber benchtops and farmhouse sink, offering excellent storage and prep space
• Smart modern additions - A brand-new laundry and upgraded outdoor kitchen enhance daily living and entertaining
• Versatile living zones - Tiled downstairs lounge with exposed timber beams, ideal as a relaxed second living area, hobby space, or quiet retreat
• Private master suite - Includes dual walk-in robes, a modern ensuite framed by stained glass and timber, private mountain-view balcony, and split-system air-conditioning
• Energy-smart upgrades - 6.6kW solar system with twin inverters, solar hot water, and an electric car charger
• Enhanced security - Crimsafe-style screen doors on all main entries including the master bedroom, with upgraded windows with matching security screens
Outdoor Features:
• Lush irrigated gardens - Fruit trees, raised vegetable beds, flowering natives, and butterfly and bird-attracting plants
• Two versatile 6m x 6m sheds - One includes a mezzanine; the other is configured as a treatment room or sleepout, both with high-clearance access (2.5m high x 2.65m wide)
• Resort-style saltwater pool - Sparkling pool with cascading waterfall, expansive decking, a shaded entertaining gazebo, and firepit area, perfect for relaxing or entertaining
This is far more than just a home, it's a living masterpiece, a rare piece of Queensland's pioneering and artistic legacy, lovingly modernised for a new era of owners.
Whether you're a passionate admirer of Australian art, a lover of history, or simply searching for a home filled with soul and sophistication, this truly remarkable property is one-of-a-kind.
Don't miss the chance to own a story, a sanctuary, and a slice of Far North Queensland's heritage.
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