Give me a home among the gum trees

Time spent in the Alaskan wilderness became the inspiration for this rustic-chic retreat which offers buyers a true tree-change lifestyle

A TRADITIONAL pole home made of wood and corrugated iron and with a 2km mountain bike track offers buyers a chance for true country living less than 20 minutes from Gold Coast beaches.

Set among gum trees on more than 15 acres in Guanaba, the rustic-chic retreat has been meticulously built using wood from a 120-year-old Queenslander.

Featuring corrugated roofing and cladding, the house may appear rough and ready, but don’t be fooled because there are plenty of additions to ensure comfort such as three fireplaces and an air-conditioning system.

The house has a practical layout, separated into two wings, with plenty of quirky features such as old saddles and number plates decorating the walls that give it an authentic country feel.

In a true touch of Australiana, there is an expansive ironbark wood veranda that overlooks an old wood-cutter’s shack, while adjacent to the house is a pool with a wood deck and shelter.

Below the home is a huge workshop that can be used as a shared games/work space, while an adjacent hoist and undercover bay is a car mechanic’s dream and creates additional storage options.

The potential of this property, however, extends far beyond the main house.

Among the surrounding acreage is a 2km mountain biking track for adrenalin junkies of those who want to keep fit, and horses would feel right at home on the property. For those looking to make an income from the property, there is potential that the property be sub-divided with four additional house pads.

The lower-level pad would be perfect for a new house or even a horse arena.

The rustic retreat is one of more than 140 properties to go under the hammer at Ray White Surfers Paradise Group’s The Event.