East Barron “Folly Farm”
100 Pinnacle Pocket Road

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Historic "Folly Farm": Peaceful, Private and Picturesque 103ha Triple Homestead Estate Minutes from Town

Auction 4th December 2024 at 2:00pm

"Folly Farm" blends peace, privacy, and breathtaking vistas, while being close to the quaint village of Yungaburra. The property is rich in history and comprises three separately titled residences, each with a beautiful outlook. Sweeping views encompass Lake Tinaroo, forests, pastoral land, mountain ranges and the Seven Sisters pinnacles.

Nestled into a north-facing hillside sits an elegant Colonial style home. Sunlight enhances waxed brush box floors and VJ walls, while cedar French doors and windows frame spectacular views. There is a generous lounge-dining area with an open fireplace, and a modern maple timber kitchen with premium appliances. The laundry doubles as a butler's pantry, with a second dishwasher and full-size wine fridge. There are four bedrooms, each with views, and two bathrooms. Spotted gum verandas, ideal for sitting and dining, lead down wide steps to the gardens and fruit trees.

The original house, an expanded former 1915 schoolhouse, faces northeast with breathtaking views of Tinaroo Dam, timber cattle yards and a small property dam. Tucked away from the elements the house is shielded from the summer heat by one of the pinnacles, while during the winter months abundant sunlight streams through the large picture windows. Traditional touches include waxed Johnson-river hardwood floors, VJ timber walls and period stained glass. A cosy living-dining area features a large open fireplace adding warmth and ambience to chilly winter evenings. A sizable timber deck off the country kitchen is a perfect entertaining space throughout the summer months. The kitchen has its own intimate sitting and dining area while the three large bedrooms, including two with ensuites, and a separate study make this house a perfect home.

The third house "McLeod's Cottage" is a charming three bedroom, one bathroom traditional Queenslander. It is built of silky oak and was relocated from Cairns some years ago.

Farm infrastructure includes a four-bay machinery shed, and a large barn adjacent to the cattle yards and loading ramp. There are four large holding tanks for water.

The farm is just 4 kms from picturesque Yungaburra, a village which hosts a vibrant mix of cafés, restaurants, a historic hotel, and a famous monthly market. You can cycle the popular Seven Sisters Trail, swim in Lake Eacham and Lake Barrine or hike the scenic Mount Baldy and Mount Yabi. Further afield experience the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.

The city of Cairns is one hour away with an international airport, a university, and excellent medical services. Cairns offers quality shopping, dining, entertainment and easy access to the reef.

"Folly Farm" is where life moves at a perfect pace, surrounded by nature's best.
"Folly Farm" will deliver the dream-experience it first hand today.


Farm Overview:
Exquisite 103.82ha estate comprising level pastures, rolling hills, fertile soil, forests and three of the Seven Sisters – ancient volcanic cinder cones
Multiple elevated positions capture majestic vistas over Lake Tinaroo, Mount Emerald, Atherton and Tolga areas, the Lamb Range, Barron River,
and local farmland
Three separately titled residences with a rich history Three road access points Abundant bird and wildlife Nine paddocks with ten concrete water troughs Four-bay machinery shed with mains power Two-bay, high clearance barn Timber cattle yards with steel cattle crush and loading ramp Location that boasts the best of both worlds-rural tranquillity, yet its just 4km from necessities
Approx. one hour from Cairns
Residence One Overview:
4-bed, 2-bath classic Colonial in a hillside setting Views of Lake Tinaroo, the Lamb Ranges, Mount Emerald, paddocks and forestry
Cedar French doors, casement and sash windows, VJ panelled walls, waxed Brush box internal timber floors
Modern kitchen with Queensland maple benchtops and cabinetry, premium appliances
Combined butler's pantry/laundry Light-filled living and dining room warmed by an open fireplace Wide spotted gum return veranda, steps down to lush gardens 3kW solar and Solarhart hot water system
Residence Two Overview:
3-bed, 2-bath expanded former schoolhouse, built in 1915 and relocated onsite in the 1960s
Boasts beautiful views of hills, pastures, dam, and Lake Tinaroo Captures cool breezes Timber windows, hardwood floors and doors, genuine VJ walls, stained- glass windows and traditional European tiling
Charming kitchen leading to an expansive alfresco entertaining pavilion Living and dining area with a cosy open fireplace Office, laundry, double carport, two storerooms 5kW solar, bottled gas, rainwater tank
McLeod's Cottage Overview:
3-bed, 1-bath 1940s Queenslander relocated from Cairns Ceiling roses, tongue & groove Silky Oak walls and original timber windows, doors and floors Rainwater and bore water tanks


Contact

Open Times

Please contact Judy Newlands to arrange an appointment.

Property Information

  • Land area approx 103ha

Property Features

  • Carports 6
100 Pinnacle Pocket Road, East Barron
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