94 Serpentine Street

Cawarral QLD 4702

4047 m²

House

Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

The Secret Garden

Four Private Retreats. One Extraordinary Opportunity. Hidden amongst lush tropical gardens in the peaceful surrounds of Cawarral is a property unlike any other. Welcome to The Secret Garden. Set across approximately 4,047m², or just over one acre, 94 Serpentine Street brings together four distinct living and accommodation spaces, each with its own personality, outdoor areas and wonderful sense of privacy. Wander through the automated entry gate and down the garden path and discover a welcoming main residence, an established guest lodge, a spacious three-bedroom deck house and a stylish, self-contained retreat. The residences are connected by beautiful gardens, yet thoughtfully separated so everyone can enjoy their own space. This is an extraordinary opportunity to create a private family compound, embrace multi-generational living, continue an established accommodation business, generate multiple rental incomes or bring an entirely new lifestyle vision to life. The Main Residence — The Heart of The Secret Garden Warm, comfortable and designed for relaxed Queensland living, the main residence offers space to gather, entertain and enjoy everyday life. The expansive outdoor living area is a genuine extension of the home. Long lunches can become evenings around the fire, friends can gather at the bar; - Front courtyard with shade sails, creating another inviting place to sit and enjoy the gardens - Spacious, air conditioned living and dining designed for relaxed everyday living - The kitchen is the centre hub of the home, complete with corner pantry, dishwasher and breakfast bar - Full-length covered entertaining area with a built-in bar and new MaxiHeat wood heater - Outdoor kitchen and servery with hot and cold water, Heatley gas oven, barbecue and gas cooking ring - Covered eight-person spa, creating the perfect place to unwind in complete privacy - Separate outdoor bathroom with shower and toilet, ideal when entertaining or welcoming guests travelling with caravans - Private garden gazebo offering a peaceful, shaded retreat during the warmer months - Four comfortable bedrooms all overlooking the lush gardens - Beautiful bathroom with generous double vanity and separate toilet - Large internal laundry providing excellent practicality - Air-conditioning, ceiling fans and extensive roof insulation for year-round comfort - Two carports, including one with approximately 3.5m clearance for a large boat, caravan or motorhome - Dedicated generator connection point, with a generator included - 36 solar panels across two 9KW solar systems, helping to substantially reduce electricity costs - Family-sized solar hot-water system The Lodge — An Established Accommodation Opportunity Tucked privately within the gardens, the lodge offers a peaceful and beautifully presented escape for couples, and travellers. The established accommodation business has earned Super host recognition with Airbnb. Guests consistently praise the comfort, cleanliness, hospitality and tranquil setting. Offered ready to continue operating, the lodge includes: - Private, self-contained guest accommodation surrounded by established gardens - Comfortable queen-sized bed overlooking the lush gardens - Kitchenette with hot and cold water, refrigerator and microwave - Air-conditioning and ceiling fans for year-round comfort - Private patio with sun lounge for guests to relax outdoors Whether continued as short-term accommodation, or used for visiting friends and family, the lodge provides an immediate and flexible opportunity. The Deck House — Space, Privacy and Possibility The spacious three-bedroom deck house feels like a private home within the property. Currently used for guest accommodation, it is equally suited to permanent rental, extended family, adult children, ageing parents or anyone wanting the comfort and independence of their own residence; - Spacious air conditioned open plan living and dining with raised timber feature ceilings provide a sense of space and cosiness simultaneously - Full sized kitchen with freestanding oven, floor to ceiling cabinetry and breakfast bar - Large bathroom and separate laundry - Flowing seamlessly from the open plan living is the large front deck overlooking the beautiful gardens - Separate private rear courtyard with open sandstone barbecue area and two wood-fired pizza ovens makes every meal a delight to prepare - Shade sails creating comfortable outdoor spaces throughout the seasons - High-clearance carport for convenient covered parking The result is an inviting retreat where guests or family can live independently while still being connected to the broader property. The Retreat — Modern, Flexible and Beautifully Private Stylish, peaceful and filled with relaxed tropical character, the self-contained one-bedroom retreat offers a completely different atmosphere. This is a space where someone could live, work, create or simply slow down. Its generous open-plan design lends itself to a wide range of uses, including a wellness space, private office, art studio, gym, consulting room or independent residence; - Generous open-plan living with high ceilings invites a relaxed tropical indoor outdoor lifestyle. - Bedroom overlooking the lush tropical gardens, with walk-in robe - Even the bathroom boasts tropical indoor outdoor living with traditional internal bathroom flowing to a private outdoor bath - Flexible layout with potential for an office, gym, studio, or creative space - Full-width front patio and private rear BBQ area all immersed in the beautiful gardens - High access carport to fit 4-wheel drive, boat or caravan - Day bed set amongst the gardens, the perfect place to relax. It is private enough to feel like it's its own little world, making it perfect for independent family members, paying guests, tenants or a home-based lifestyle business. The Grounds — Where Everything Comes Together The gardens are the soul of The Secret Garden. Established tropical planting, private courtyards and winding pathways soften the spaces between each residence, allowing the four living areas to coexist without feeling crowded or exposed. The property has also been thoughtfully developed to support lower running costs, greater independence and practical rural living; - Approximately 4,047m² of beautifully established and private grounds - Approximately 115,000 litres of filtered rainwater storage across five tanks - Backup bore with a new pump, primarily available for garden use - Quality German Grundfos house-water pump and filtration systems - Council-approved BioCycle wastewater system, with recycled water supporting the gardens - New security lighting and separate camera systems across the property - Automated gates and fully enclosed fencing - Flood-resilient driveways - Vegetable garden, firepit and dedicated waste-storage area - Garden shed and separate powered two-bay rear shed with lighting and water - Spare backup pumps included for added peace of mind The combination of solar infrastructure, rainwater storage and established systems gives the property a semi-off-grid quality while maintaining everyday comfort and convenience. The Location — The Middle of Nowhere, Yet the Middle of Everywhere Cawarral offers the peace, privacy and community spirit of a small rural township without leaving you isolated from the coast or Rockhampton. It sits conveniently between Emu Park, Yeppoon and Rockhampton, allowing residents and guests to enjoy the best of country and coastal living; - Approximately 1km to the Cawarral Store, service station and Tree House Tavern - Approximately 1.2km to Cawarral State School - Around 10 minutes to Koran Crocodile Farm - Around 12 minutes to Emu Park village centre and patrolled beach - Around 15 minutes to Yeppoon - Around 15 minutes to Keppel Sands - Around 20 minutes to Rockhampton - Convenient for everyday practical living and for tourists and visitors exploring Central Queensland - A quiet rural community surrounded by nature, yet within an easy drive of major employment, shopping and lifestyle centres Peaceful, private and filled with possibility, 94 Serpentine Street is more than a home and more than an investment. It is a place where families can live together without living on top of one another. Where guests can arrive and immediately feel themselves slow down. Where gardens create privacy, accommodation can generate income and the property can evolve with its next owner. Four private retreats. One extraordinary opportunity. Welcome to The Secret Garden. Contact Natalie and Sarah from Team Natalie to arrange your private inspection and begin imagining what this remarkable property could become.