Yungaburra 18 Allumbah Drive

Exclusive Waterfront Lifestyle & Oppportunity

If your dream is to own a secluded luxury waterfront retreat in a tropical paradise, look no further. Sotheby's is proud to present the first release of this architect-inspired residence - a property without peer within the Cairns hinterland.

This exceptional home offers a rare opportunity for an absolute waterfront lifestyle in the cool air of the tablelands on the naturally forested Peterson's Creek peninsula of Lake Tinaroo. Within the exclusive Kulara Waters Estate, the property shares an extensive buffer zone of tropical rainforest and tall eucalypt woodland that can never be built on, ensuring a high level of seclusion and privacy.

Despite its remarkable privacy, the property is within easy walking distance to schools, shopping and other facilities in the charming heritage village of Yungaburra. Offered for sale for the first time in over 30 years, this home was modelled on an architectural design, offering a unique lifestyle combining ecological values and seclusion.

Whether as a private executive residence, boutique retreat, or multi-generational sanctuary, 18 Allumbah Drive offers a lifestyle of peace, natural beauty and enduring value.

Nature & Location

Set within a richly diverse ecological landscape, this property is home to an extraordinary variety of native flora and fauna - from wallabies and tree-kangaroos to platypuses and tropical bird species rarely seen near urban areas.

Here, in the cool air of the Atherton Tablelands, you can unwind while taking in breathtaking lake views, explore the adjoining rainforest and woodlands, or fish for world-record barramundi from your own shoreline.

Coordinates: -17.2588, 145.5789 | Elevation: 690m

Freehold Land: 6,001 m² (1.48 acres approx.) with 70m absolute lake frontage and direct boat access

Community & Estate Features

Secure, private setting surrounded by naturally occurring rainforests and woodlands
Shared tennis court and equipment (Lots 1–7)
Regular council waste collection and nearby waste transfer facility
Joint ownership of community infrastructure and assets including roads, fences, underground telephone and electricity, bore water supply, and environmental sullage systems
Architectural Design & Construction

Modelled on a previous architectural design with a 'wave' roof, high precision masonry block construction with stoned finish and render-free interior, termite-resistant roof trusses and highly efficient fibreglass insulation
Expansive living areas, skylights & soaring ceilings crafted from Queensland Western White Cypress
Silky Oak framed glass sliding doors open to full-length wrap-round glass patio offering 180° panoramic lake views
Slow-combustion fireplace with hardwood firewood sourced on-site
Double entry and exit doors with low-set disability access
Italian-style slate-like floors (mined, hard-wearing Georgetown schist) with natural patina and zero maintenance in main living area
Interiors & Layout

3–4 bedrooms plus a separate study and library
Expansive naturally lit craft studio ideal for creative pursuits
Two bathrooms; main ensuited plus an additional toilet in the adjacent building
Ceiling fans in all bedrooms, air-conditioned master suite
Spacious kitchen featuring handcrafted North Queensland cabinet timbers, island and work benches
Ensuite cabinetry in Tasmanian Ash / Silver Ash
Secondary Building & Future Potential

Two-car lockable garage with roller doors
Additional air-conditioned living space fully plumbed, fitted with built-ins - ideal granny flat or Airbnb
Wash basin and toilet installed
Space designed for two-(or three) room independent accommodation
Two galvanised sheds on concrete slabs for storage or workshop use
Outdoor Living & Landscaping

Low maintenance established wide-ranging botanical gardens with an extraordinary variety of native and exotic succulents, flowering shrubs and trees
Automated irrigation system (battery-powered) throughout
Full-length west-facing Ironbark pergola approved for additional roof loading if required
Protective fencing: 1.2m galvanised wire mesh surrounds the lower half of the property - unique within the estate - providing protection from wallabies and other invasive animals while maintaining garden integrity
Lifestyle & Opportunity

This property represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a freehold lakefront residence within the World Heritage Wet Tropics region - a perfect fusion of luxury living, ecological significance, and seclusion. Plus areas of common property including roads, lakes access corridor and forested areas totalling a further 6.25ha (15.44 acres)