Magnolia Lakehouse Maleny is a private architectural estate shaped around water, scale and natural
beauty, with John Oliver rammed-earth provenance and unobstructed water views from all principal
living spaces and bedrooms.
Imagine your greatest escape...
Then come home to it.
Set high in the rolling green hills, Magnolia Lakehouse Maleny exchanges urban outlooks for a spring-
fed freshwater lake and abundant wildlife, the hot desk for a private Executive Office overlooking the
water, and public entertainment for a private Stand-alone Theatre created for exceptional viewing and
sound.
Privately positioned in Witta, within Queensland's Sunshine Coast Hinterland and just 9 mins from
Maleny township, Magnolia Lakehouse Maleny feels blissfully secluded yet remains beautifully
connected: the world-famous Irwin family 'Australia Zoo' 30 mins' drive, Sunshine Coast beaches from
40 mins, Sunshine Coast Airport 50 mins, Noosa 60 mins and Brisbane Airport 80 mins, traffic
dependent.
A former prize home, the estate has been extended, restored and reimagined in collaboration with a
leading Australian heritage architect, through a near seven-figure roof-to-ground internal and external
program 2021-2023. The result is an elegant turnkey estate offering 650 sqm of combined floor and
lifestyle area, plus pool surrounds and a 135 sqm cantilevered over-water deck, on circa 5,000 sqm of
private grounds.
The estate includes considerable ownership of the spring-fed freshwater lake directly in front of the
residence. This creates a rare sense of privacy, calm and natural theatre, with water, gardens and sky
forming a constant visual connection throughout the home.
A John Oliver Original
At the heart of the home, the living zones have been reimagined for beauty, function and everyday ease.
Remote blinds, custom doors, ripple-glass entry detail and layered lighting contribute to a home that
feels serene, practical and luxurious.
The split-level Grand Room unfolds beneath cathedral ceilings, with rammed-earth textures, expansive
glazing and a double-sided wood-burning fireplace. Entry and sitting spaces flow to media, dining, the
fully renovated kitchen, new-build Butler’s Pantry and lakeside Atrium.
• 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms inclusive One Hot/Cold Outdoor Shower
• Newly constructed Master Suite wing with direct pool and lake outlook, walk-in robe, luxe bathroom
with vaulted ceiling, full bath, open shower, separate toilet and custom vanity
• Studio with private entrance
• Executive Office/Bedroom 4
• Above Studio Hobby Room/Office 2/Sitting room
• Newly constructed attic with spacious storage
• Fully renovated kitchen, new-build Butler’s Pantry, substantial storage, new (2024) 900mm dual-fuel
freestanding Electrolux cooker, custom internal and external doors, laser-cut privacy screens and
layered lighting
Life at the Water’s Edge
The Sunshine Coast climate naturally draws daily life outdoors. Step from the Atrium to the pool
terrace, gather at the over-water gazebo bar as evening light moves across the lake, or take Judy, the
square-nosed estate rowboat, onto the water. Established lawns, magnolias, camellias and mature trees
are shared with turtles, water dragons, fish, Percy the echidna and abundant birdlife.
• Newly constructed 135 sqm cantilevered over-water deck, steel-beam engineered, finished in
imported UK Millboard with built-in seating, raised garden beds and glass balustrading
• Gazebo, bar and barbecue area, plus a connected luxe bathroom with outdoor hot/cold shower
• Fully renovated 55,000 litre salt-water pool, surrounds and infrastructure, with shallow lounging and
deeper swimming zones. New filtration system installed 2023.
• Spring-fed freshwater lake with considerable ownership directly in front of the residence
Work, Theatre and Everyday Ease
The Executive Office offers direct access to water and wildlife. The newly constructed Stand-alone
Theatre presents with in-wall GoldenEar speakers, premium European equipment, specialist acoustic
treatment, ducted climate control and remote lighting for private film, concert and listening
experiences.
The estate’s practical infrastructure support effortless turnkey permanent living:
• 5kW solar, rainwater storage, Enviroflow wastewater treatment and whole-house 3-stage water
purification to internal and selected external outlets
• 2022 New ducted plus split-system climate control
• 2023 New 500 litre electric hot-water system
• 2021 refurbished, membrane-sealed roof + gutter-guard
• Secure gated arrival, epoxy-finished garage parking for 2 vehicles, fitted cabinetry and workbench
• Designated parking for a further 5 vehicles including 1 all-access bay
• Pool shed, garden shed, extensive storage
• Available furnished, partially furnished or unfurnished by negotiation, Magnolia Lakehouse Maleny is
private, cohesive and difficult to replicate, offering a rare blend of architecture, water, nature and
considered luxury.
Escape Obscurity. Discover the stars.
Magnolia Lakehouse Maleny is positioned within Queensland’s first International Dark Sky Reserve and
only the second internationally recognised Dark Sky Reserve in Australia. In ideal conditions up to
3,000 stars may be visible.
Beyond the estate, internationally recognised golf courses, sporting clubs, award-winning dining,
pristine beaches, major shopping precincts, comprehensive specialist and hospital care, and access to
Sunshine Coast and Brisbane airports provide connectivity with life’s necessities.
Your greatest escape may already have an address.
Private inspection by appointment.
Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this listing, no warranty is given by the vendor or agent as to its accuracy. Interested parties should not rely on this information as a statement or representation of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection and seek expert advice.
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