87 Petersen St, Freshwater is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces and was built in 1992. The property has a land size of 1243m2 and floor size of 355m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2023.
Rarely does a home as gracious as this come to the market. Fusing the ambiance of a Mediterranean Villa with the relaxed tropical charm of North Queensland, this impressive property is designed for multigenerational family living. Set over two expansive levels, with extra-large proportions, high ceilings, and a host of environmental upgrades, the layout maximizes privacy, comfort, and livability.
Hidden within a tranquil, walled garden, reminiscent of what you might find in Italy or France, the home features cool, open-plan living upstairs with a stunning wraparound deck overlooking the pool, gardens, and surrounding mountains. Integrated by an internal staircase with a hand-forged balustrade, the elegant interiors deliver cohesive and functional family living on an impressive scale, plus a self-contained granny flat with a separate bedroom.
Surrounded by gorgeous established gardens and set against a soundtrack of tinkling water and local birdlife, this grand and gracious home is a sanctuary of privacy and tranquillity. Located in one of Cairns' most popular suburbs, a few minutes' walk to Freshwater State School, local shops and amenities, and just 15 minutes from Cairns Hospital and the CBD.
- Elegant tri-level layout with extra high vaulted ceilings and an abundance of natural light
- Huge wraparound timber deck with a lush outlook opens from the dining/kitchen and living areas
- Designer kitchen with granite benchtops, quality appliances, including a 90 cm induction cooktop and oven
- Polished concrete easy-care floors downstairs, gorgeous solid timber floors upstairs
- Beautifully appointed self-contained studio granny flat downstairs
- Massive master suite downstairs with a spacious ensuite, walk-in robe, and French doors
- Recently updated throughout with a host of environmental upgrades
- Insulation to the roof, 12KW Solar Power, heat pump, LED lighting throughout
- In-ground pool with a waterfall and established tropical plantings
- Set on a very large 1243m2 block with twin double garaging
- Secure gated entry ensures privacy, close to school, transport, and all local amenities
The size of Freshwater is approximately 1.7 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 7.1% of total area. The population of Freshwater in 2016 was 2023 people. By 2021 the population was 2142 showing a population growth of 5.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Freshwater is 50-59 years. Households in Freshwater are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Freshwater work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 69.70% of the homes in Freshwater were owner-occupied compared with 65.10% in 2016.
Freshwater has 1,158 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Freshwater have seen a 52.81% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 120.18% increase. As at 28 February 2026:
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