Offered to the market for the very first time is this exceptional property 'Ferndale', a gracious 105 year old Queenslander. Home to three generations of a pioneering Diddillibah family and tucked away on a glorious 20 acre parcel of land with lush rainforest creating privacy and sanctuary.
Built in 1913, the original home was just four rooms with verandas, before extensions post-World War Two and in the early 1950's created extra space for the next generations of family.
High-set, the home is in mostly original condition, and is complete with three bedrooms, one bathroom, separate toilet, large eat-in kitchen, front verandah, separate living rooms, laundry and storage/parking space under.
The home itself is in need of renovation and restoration to fully restore it to its former glory and make it shine again. It is comfortable and liveable whilst undertaking the project, and has classic features of this era such as high ceilings, VJ walls, timber floorboards (under coverings) and gorgeous original windows.
Whoever purchases this grand old lady has an opportunity to recreate not only the grace and charm of its vintage, but to create something resplendent, a testament to its proud history, as well as the future that lies ahead... 'Ferndale' still has so much love to give, so many memories waiting to be made, it is crying out for another family to call it home'.
The acreage is absolutely pristine, mostly rainforest with an expansive cleared area around the home. The driveway into the property is pure magic, as you meander your way in through the majestic trees. Originally it was part of a much larger parcel of land, 160 acres was selected in 1884 and the family grew many different crops including citrus, pineapples, sugar cane, beans and strawberries. They also generated additional income through the harvesting of timber.
Located east of the Bruce Highway, just a short drive or bus ride to premium private schools, and 15 minutes to Maroochydore CBD, beaches and the Sunshine Coast Airport, as well as a 70 minute drive to Brisbane, in a dress-circle acreage belt with some of the Coast's finest acreage properties. 'Ferndale' can also add location to its appeal.
Properties of this vintage are extremely rare on the Sunshine Coast unfortunately. This is an exceptional offering and opportunity, and being a deceased estate must and will be sold.
