Central Queensland’s ‘Scandinavian’ Retreat
If you have been looking for a place where you can properly switch off, breathe out and feel like the rest of the world has dropped away, this one is something a bit special.
Set on 3.96ha, or around 9.8 acres, the property sits in a quiet cul-de-sac with only a small handful of similar-sized properties nearby. From the highest point on the block, the views are simply stunning, stretching out in a way that feels peaceful by day and almost magical at night. It has that rare feeling of being tucked away in your own private mountain retreat, while still being within reach of Mount Morgan and Rockhampton.
The fully off-grid weekender shed has been fitted out with far more warmth and personality than you might expect. Inside, timber-lined walls finished in lacquer, a beautifully handcrafted timber kitchen, and a hand-laid stone paved feature floor give the space a cosy cabin feel, with just a hint of Scandinavian mountain retreat about it.
The kitchen is tucked into its own alcove and offers heaps of cupboard and benchtop space, with the dining area sitting nearby. The open plan lounge gives you a comfortable central living space, while the bedroom area is a comfortable size, easily fitting a queen-size bed and snugly fitting a king-size.
It has a huge storage section with shelving lining the walls, giving you masses of storage without wasting space on one side of the shed. On the other side, next to the dining area, there is also a large walk-in wardrobe style space, with the laundry to one side and the walk-in shower room positioned off it. The front roller door has the ability to be converted into a more traditional screened opening, allowing you to bring in the breeze while keeping nature where it belongs.
One of the most beautiful features is the stone paved floor, reminiscent of an old flagstone path, leading to bi-fold doors that open right out to the large deck. It is a lovely way of bringing the outdoors and indoors together, with the timber and stone finishes giving the whole setup a warm, tucked-away, cabin-in-the-hills feel.
The off-grid setup has also been thoughtfully considered. A couple of solar panels are connected to batteries, providing power on demand for LED lighting, fans throughout, the fridge, a built-in stereo system and additional power points. The solar also powers the fan for the composting toilet, helping keep it fresh and odour-free, while solar-powered security lights add another practical touch. There is a Gas Hot water system providing the luxury of a hot shower and making the washing up a breeze, as well as a Gas 4-burner stove top.
Water is well set up too, with the shed connected to a large rainwater tank, plus a smaller overflow tank. Provisions are in place to hook up a pump to send water up the hill to a second large tank, allowing gravity to help provide water pressure back down to the shed.
Adding to the creature comforts, there is TV and 4g Internet/Phone reception, as well as some good old-fashioned radio signals for those rare occasions that the peace and quiet gets too peaceful and quiet.
Outside, there is a timber-framed double carport, a very modern composting dry toilet setup in its own outhouse, and a rather posh chook house for those wanting to add a bit of country living to the weekends.
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