219 Turpentine RoadDiwan QLD 4873
Property Details for 219 Turpentine Rd, Diwan
219 Turpentine Rd, Diwan is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 2014. The property has a land size of 10130m2 and floor size of 168m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2014.
Last Listing description (March 2014)
The Only House Featuring an 18m Canopy Tower
This 2 storey home is hidden in the most biodiverse valley of the famous Daintree lowland rainforest in which future development is prohibited. Located on 1ha stunning rainforest at the base of Queensland???s third highest mountain, Thornton Peak, is secures for ever the total privacy of its owners.
The house is at the end of a road, just 200m away from a permanent, scenic rainforest creek in which large water holes, surrounded by massive granitic bolders invite for a refreshing dip on hot summer days.
- Solar powered system with a large 24 V battery
bank and a 4000KW inverter.
- 16 x 80 Watt solar panel placed on an 18M high
canopy tower securing cloudy days charging.
- Sophisticated power system allowing air-con to cool
you off on hot days.
- Crystal clear rainwater collected in a 33,000 litre
tank and provided to the house via a small, on-
demand pressure pump.
- Satellite dish to support your high tech lifestyle, fast
internet access and digital tv.
The House:
- All around termite resistant Cypress Pine walls, on a
fully renovated steel frame building.
- Shaped with convenience. East to West orientation
catching a regular cool mountain breeze or a fresh
easterly sea breeze to perfect that tropical climate
setting.
- Upper level 60 sqm enclosed living area completely
surrounded by a 3m wide veranda complementing a
living space of 185 sqm.
- Skylight rich veranda bright and pleasant living
space abuts rare and threatened rainforest plants
attracting rich bird life.
- 2 bedrooms placed adjacent to the large kitchen /
dining / living area.
- The kitchen boasts large storage shelving below a
stainless steel cook top embedded in an island
bench made of beautiful Red Tulip Oak. Large
surrounding bench tops made of New Guinea
Rosewood provide plenty of space above with large
storage shelving below.
- Cosy Pot-bellied stove in the living area giving
warmth during cool or rainy nights.
- A unique bath, consisting of a composting toilet, a
sink and a large tub, is placed on one corner of the
veranda ??? remember, the house has no neighbours
overlooking the plants of the rainforest under-storey.
- A gas-driven hot water system allows you to be
immersed in warm water while observing a Boyd???s
Forest Dragon perched on a nearby tree through a
clear Perspex wall.
- Perspex attics and large glass doors and windows
allow a maximum of light flooding into the living
space while fly screens open the space up to the
cool breezes.
Lower level:
The lower level of the house encloses a 42 sqm living area that can be utilized as third bedroom/granny flat or, as the current owners have it, as an office/library.
Large 9 sqm handyman workshop containing the battery bank and the inverter power supply system.
Another separated 9 sqm room is designed as a second bathroom/laundry containing a shower and all connections for a washing machine and dryer.
Large space under the staircase allows two cars to be parked under the house.
About the tower:
This unique 18m high canopy tower provides breathtaking views to Thornton Peak, the mountainous ranges and across endless rainforest canopy.
Can be easily accessed from the veranda of the house.
Provides all the energy and modern communication.
Contains a 3x3 meter platform on top that can be used for a night sleeping under the stars in the rainforest canopy.
This house is unique on its own not just because of its setting, but its many special features that guarantees a life in privacy and harmony with nature.
Call Lloyd Jenman and ask how this can be yours
Property History for 219 Turpentine Rd, Diwan, QLD 4873
- 05 Feb 2014Sold for $290,000
- 16 Nov 2013Listed for Sale 337000
- 01 Sep 2012Listed for Sale 369000
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About Diwan 4873
The size of Diwan is approximately 21.0 square kilometres. It has 1 park covering nearly 65.1% of total area. The population of Diwan in 2016 was 153 people. By 2021 the population was 169 showing a population growth of 10.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Diwan is 50-59 years. Households in Diwan are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Diwan work in a managers occupation.In 2021, 78.20% of the homes in Diwan were owner-occupied compared with 85.30% in 2016.
Diwan has 151 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Diwan have seen a 43.89% increase in median value. As at 31 December 2025:
- The median value for Houses in Diwan is $432,657 while the median value for Units is $914,011.
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