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WHYANBEEL....

DOUGLAS SHIRE’S HIDDEN VALLEY

Aerial View of Lot 4

ESTLED AMIDST THE UNMATCHED TRANQUILITY of the Daintree Whyanbeel is certainly one of the Douglas Shire’s best kept, most untouched
National Park, only 30 minutes north of Port Douglas is the secrets. It is where the rainforest meets the reef and there is no better place to
NWhyanbeel valley. Lush tropical rainforests, freshwater rivers and watch this unfold than on your journey along the Great Barrier Reef Drive from
waterfalls and an abundance of native wildlife make this valley a hidden Cairns Airport to the fabulous Douglas Shire. Where on Earth can you live within
paradise. 2 hours from an international airport yet be surrounded by such natural beauty
Whilst this hidden valley feels a million miles (and years!) away from the hustle and and tranquillity?
bustle of modern life, every convenience and essential service you could need is Perhaps it is time to consider that treechange & visit the Whyanbeel Valley – a truly
only 15 minutes down the road in the historic township of Mossman. With health unique combination of idyllic lifestyle with capital city access within hours!
services, schools, cafes and shops, this charming village attracts visitors from all
over the world as they travel between Port Douglas and the Daintree Rainforest. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Charlie Madgwick from Raine & Horne Port Douglas/Mossman comments Charlie Madgwick
that when she brings clients to view properties in Whyanbeel, they are simply 0408 993 228 | [email protected]
awestruck by its beauty. ‘If you know, you know’ she says, surprised that many
visitors to the area are unfamiliar with this hidden gem. ‘Located so close to both Open Plan Living, Lot 4
Mossman and Port Douglas, Whyanbeel offers its residents complete privacy,
with options for off-grid or self-suffi cient living if they wish. Alternatively, I have
clients who live in Whyanbeel with the latest of modern technology throughout
their homes as well – the options are there either way you want to live.’
Currently for sale in Whyanbeel are two iconic properties adjacent to the famed
Botanical Ark with its award-winning gardens. Lots 3 and 4 Whyanbeel Road
both enjoy access to permanent, freshwater creeks with water licences for
unlimited, pristine mountain spring water.

“Located so close to both Mossman and Port Douglas,
Whyanbeel offers its residents complete privacy, with options
for off-grid or self-sufficient living if they wish”

Lot 3 has a unique split-level, 2-bedroom home with another suitable house pad
for future development. Set over 8.4 hectares, this property has approximately
200 established fruit trees, including many tropical and exotic fruits. Plenty of
open spaces and an easy walk to the creek for swims make this a charming
property suitable for families or hobby farmers alike.
Lot 4 sits impressively higher on the mountain side, with 2km of bushwalking trails
through the valleys and creeks throughout the 4-hectare property. A stunning,
architecturally designed home built in 2015 is the epitome of tropical luxury living
with its majestic views of the mountain-face. It has three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,
a chef’s kitchen and wraparound timber decks which are almost essential for the
FNQ lifestyle, all year round. Pristine fresh water creeks on your doorstep