Located on the Queensland Tablelands pinnacles known as the Seven Sisters, 'Folly Farm' comprises approximately 103.8 hectares of grazing land, with a mixture of level improved pasture, hill slopes, and forested land.

There are three residences on the property including the original 1915 character home, a hillside colonial and a 1940's Queenlander, ‘McLeod Cottage' and a small dam.

Positioned with easy access to the regional centre of Cairns, the property has numerous elevated positions, providing outstanding views over Tinaroo dam, Mount Emerald, Atherton and Tolga areas, the Lamb Range, the Barron River, and local farmland.

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“From the moment you set foot on this property, it will capture your heart,” Judy Newlands told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND.

“Completely private from the road and neighbours; you instantly feel as though you are miles from civilization with just the peaceful sound of birdlife and clean country air, surrounded by absolutely breathtaking views of Lake Tinaroo, yet you are only minutes to the township of Atherton and charming Village of Yungaburra.” 

“This is truly ‘picture perfect’ country lifestyle.  Add in three separately titled residences, northerly aspect, nestled in and protected from south easterly winds, you could not wish for more. An enviable lifestyle awaits the lucky buyer.”

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The original character residence was built in 1915 as a schoolhouse, before being moved to the property in the mid-1960s. The historic north-easterly facing home is tucked away from the elements.

It has been extended, and now comprises three bedrooms, including two with their own bathrooms, a study, a living and dining area with an open fireplace. 

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There is a large well-equipped country kitchen leading to an expansive sheltered outdoor sitting and dining area with beautiful northeast views of hills, pasture and cattle yards, a farm dam, and lake Tinaroo. 

Original details include waxed Johnson-river hardwood and mixed timber floors, genuine VJ walls and natural timber doors. Fine period stained-glass in the hallway and traditional European tiling have been incorporated to enhance the charming feel. 

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The second residence is a Colonial style home built in 1990, featuring 4 bedrooms, verandas on two sides and views of forest, lake Tinaroo, the Lamb Ranges, Mount Emerald, and home paddocks.

Although elevated, the house is protected from south easterly winds by the hills, and is cool in warm weather. The open living dining area has a Jetmaster open fireplace; the farm uses an electric powered kinetic log splitter which is kept in the machinery shed.

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Renovated in 2022, the kitchen has a Queensland maple benchtop on one side and a white recycled glass top on the other. There are two Neff slide and hide ovens, a combined Franke gas and induction cooktop, an integrated Neff dishwasher, and Queensland maple cabinetry. The adjoining laundry is also an extension to the kitchen with a second dishwasher, a large sink, and a full-sized wine fridge.

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The final residence is a 3-bedroom 1940 Queenslander relocated from Cairns in 1995.

There is eucalypt forest and areas of Mabi Rainforest on the farm, which has a current agistment of 40 breeding cows with numerous calves at foot, and one bull, a total of about 70 head.

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Speaking to LUXURY LIST WEEKEND, the owners of Folly Farm said there were many reasons that they loved living there. 

“Above all we love the natural beauty, the tranquil surroundings, and the absolute privacy of our location,” they told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND.

“The comfort and ambience of our homes. The rural community to which we belong, which has a sense of being close and caring. The access to friendly skilled trades people and services. The seclusion of the farm with easy access to Tableland townships of Yungaburra, Atherton, Malanda, Herberton, Mareeba, and the regional centre of Cairns. The Atherton Tablelands has good rainfall and is a rural area of agricultural variety.”

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The area is home to an abundance of wildlife, including Agile wallabies, platypus, echidnas, and abundant birdlife. Lumholz tree-kangaroos are seen close to the rainforest here. Birdwing and Ulysses butterflies breed in the gardens.

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Folly Farm is close to major attractions including Port Douglas, the Great Barrier Reef, Mission Beach, Hinchinbrook, Bedarra and Lizard Islands, and the Daintree Rainforest, with Queensland’s highest mountain Mount Bartle Frere a common backdrop.

Nearby Cairns has an international airport, good shopping, dining and entertainment, as well as James Cook University and the extensive well-equipped services of Cairns Hospital. 

To arrange a private inspection or for more information, phone or email Judy Newlands of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty via the contact form below. 

Source: Queensland Sotheby's International Realty

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