189 Mount Mellum Rd, Mount Mellum is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 5 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 2709m2 and floor size of 286m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2026. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in Mount Mellum in the last 12 months.
Set high on Mount Mellum, where the hinterland meets the coastline and time seems to slow, this remarkable property offers something increasingly rare, a true sanctuary held within the same family for generations. Positioned on a private 2,709m² parcel, this is a home defined not only by its breathtaking outlook, but by the deep sense of peace and belonging it creates the moment you arrive.
For almost 35 years, the current owners have described returning home as retreating to their own secluded nature haven, a place of calm after time spent in Maleny, along the coast or in Brisbane. That feeling remains unmistakable today. Elevated to capture magnificent coastal vistas stretching toward the horizon, the home embraces cooling breezes, natural light, and an ever-changing landscape that shifts beautifully from sunrise to evening glow.
Steeped in history, the land itself tells a story. Originally purchased in 1934 by the owner's grandparents after relocating from Boonah, the property began with a humble shack before an elevated workers' cottage was built by hand on this very homesite. Six children were born and raised here across two decades. A quiet reminder of this legacy still remains, the original concrete landing from the cottage stairs now thoughtfully preserved beside the front entry, grounding the home in nearly a century of family heritage.
The residence unfolds across generous living zones designed for comfort and flexibility. Multiple indoor living areas connect effortlessly to expansive outdoor spaces, ensuring the home adapts equally well to family living, creative pursuits, or relaxed entertaining. The central living and dining areas flow toward the covered verandah, where the outlook becomes the true centrepiece, inviting long afternoons and quiet mornings overlooking the coast.
Importantly, the home presents as comfortable and immediately liveable, allowing the next loving family to move straight in and enjoy everything this special setting offers from day one. At the same time, it provides wonderful scope to thoughtfully update and personalise over time, enhancing the home while respecting the character and history that make it so unique.
Outdoors, the property transforms into a private resort environment. A stunning pool sits perfectly positioned to embrace the view, creating an atmosphere more reminiscent of a boutique retreat than a private residence. Whether hosting friends or enjoying complete solitude, this space captures the essence of hinterland living at its finest.
Practicality complements beauty throughout. A substantial shed provides excellent storage, workspace or hobby potential, while the usable grounds offer privacy without demanding upkeep. Every element has been carefully balanced to deliver lifestyle, functionality and serenity in equal measure.
Properties of this nature are rarely offered. Combining panoramic coastal views, rich generational history, privacy, and genuine emotional connection to place, 189 Mount Mellum Road represents far more than a home. It is a legacy property, an escape, and a sanctuary to be cherished for generations to come.
Features at a glance:
? Elevated 2,709m² hinterland parcel with magnificent coastal views
? Resort-style swimming pool positioned to capture the outlook
? Multiple living zones offering flexibility for family or dual living potential
? Covered outdoor entertaining spaces immersed in nature
? Comfortable, move-in ready home with opportunity to thoughtfully modernise over time
? Excellent shed and storage infrastructure
? Private, peaceful Mount Mellum location minutes to Maleny and the Sunshine Coast
Land held within the same family lineage since 1934
A place where history, landscape and lifestyle converge, this is hinterland living in its purest form.
For more information, or to arrange your private viewing, please contact Justin Smith and Team Smith at Ray White Maleny. We would be delighted to share more about this exceptional property and the opportunity it presents.
Entry to the property is strictly by inspection with a Ray White Maleny agent. Please do not enter the property unless accompanied by one of our agents, including prior to or after advertised Open For Inspections.
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Form 2 Disclosure Notice:
This property is offered for sale by private treaty under the provisions of the Property Occupations Act 2014 (QLD). A current Form 2 Property Occupations Act Disclosure Notice has been prepared and is available upon request from Ray White Maleny prior to the signing of any contract of sale.
The size of Mount Mellum is approximately 10.1 square kilometres. There is 1 park, covering nearly 4.0% of the total area. The population of Mount Mellum in 2016 was 442 people. By 2021 the population was 457 showing a population growth of 3.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Mount Mellum is 60-69 years. Households in Mount Mellum are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Mount Mellum work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 96.80% of the homes in Mount Mellum were owner-occupied compared with 81.00% in 2016.
Mount Mellum has 193 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Mount Mellum have seen a 83.63% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 134.75% increase. As at 31 May 2026:
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