Boomers live like eco fairies in rainforest havens
LOS ANGELES: Boomers are increasingly choosing to live like eco-fairies in rainforest havens as a lifestyle choice.
One such option is now on market.
The 3.37ha property at 4/271 Oak Forest Rd, Kuranda, has a stream meandering through the block, an outdoor bathtub and a shower grotto all surrounded by private rainforest.
Selling agent Sonia Poole, of Ray White Cairns Beaches and Smithfield, said the property was one of kind for its price point of offers over $499,000.
Ms Poole said it was the perfect weekend escape where you could live off grid, though it does have town power, and enjoy perfect escapism.
The property has a magical feel to it and the home is full of quirky surprises.
Timber from the block was used to build the two-bedroom cottage, which has living areas open to the wilderness.
A bathtub sits on a deck looking out to the fire pit area and trees while the stone shower grotto has living greenery growing on the rocks.
The shower has natural filtration in place and there is a compost toilet.
Inside, the statement cob oven was handmade by the owners.
There are established veggie gardens for the green thumbs and a separate section on the property that would be perfect for parking a caravan.
Walking tracks lead through the rainforest to the 75m of creek frontage that runs through the block.
The property is in a boutique gated estate with just a handful of other acreage properties.
It is close to water activities and a short drive to the Kuranda township, which is home to cafes, stores full of unique wares and a close knit community.
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- A creek flows through the block.
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- The cob oven is handmade while the living areas are open to the trees.
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- The nature shower is surrounded by greenery.
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- The outdoor bath looks out over the private yard and rainforest.
