Currawong House
498 Mountain View Road, Maleny
Where history lives on.
Some homes are designed. Others are assembled over time, shaped by stories, craftsmanship and generations of care.
Currawong House belongs firmly to the latter.
Positioned on a private 2,941m² parcel along one of Maleny's most admired addresses, this remarkable residence is defined not simply by its beauty, but by the history embedded within its structure. This is a home created through preservation as much as construction, thoughtfully incorporating reclaimed architectural elements that connect it directly to Queensland's past.
At its heart lies a rare provenance. Portions of the home's internal timberwork, windows and architectural detailing were salvaged from Brisbane's historic Hotel Canberra, originally established as the Canberra Temperance Hotel, once renowned for its grand craftsmanship and refined public spaces. Rather than being lost to time, these materials were carefully repurposed here, allowing a significant piece of Queensland history to continue its story within the Maleny hinterland.
The result is a residence rich in authenticity. Solid timbers, handcrafted finishes and enduring materials create warmth and permanence impossible to replicate in modern construction. Every room carries texture, depth and character, offering a feeling that the home has evolved naturally over generations rather than being newly created.
Generous living spaces unfold with ease, balanced by wide verandahs that welcome mountain breezes and frame the surrounding gardens. The home is immediately comfortable and entirely liveable, inviting its next custodians to enjoy from day one, while offering wonderful scope to thoughtfully enhance over time, honouring its character while adapting to contemporary living.
Adding further versatility is a separate residence, ideal as a manager's cottage, private guest accommodation or multi generational living solution. Increasingly sought yet rarely executed so seamlessly, this additional dwelling allows families to live together while maintaining independence and privacy.
Outside, established grounds provide usable space, maturity and calm. Currawongs call through the trees, seasons shift gently across the landscape, and daily life settles into the slower rhythm that defines Maleny living at its finest.
Currawong House is not simply a property purchase.
It is stewardship.
A home shaped by history, preserved with care, and now ready to welcome the next chapter.
For more information, or to arrange your private viewing, please contact Justin Smith and Team Smith at Ray White Maleny. We would be delighted to share more about this exceptional property and the opportunity it presents.
Entry to the property is strictly by inspection with a Ray White Maleny agent. Please do not enter the property unless accompanied by one of our agents, including prior to or after advertised Open For Inspections.
Disclaimer:
Every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the details contained in this document. Prospective purchasers are requested to take such action as is necessary to satisfy themselves of any pertinent matters.
All photographs, maps, and representations are for marketing purposes only and should not be relied upon as an exact depiction of the property or its boundaries.
Interested parties are encouraged to obtain independent advice on any matter material to their decision to purchase.
Form 2 Disclosure Notice:
This property is offered for sale by private treaty under the provisions of the Property Occupations Act 2014 (QLD). A current Form 2 Property Occupations Act Disclosure Notice has been prepared and is available upon request from Ray White Maleny prior to the signing of any contract of sale.
