{"Slug":"house-1-josephine-falls-road-bartle-frere-qld-4861-3","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/house-1-josephine-falls-road-bartle-frere-qld-4861-3","Address":"1 Josephine Falls Road, Bartle Frere, Qld 4861","Suburb":"Bartle Frere","State":"QLD","Postcode":"4861","PropertyType":"House","Status":"For Sale","Headline":null,"Description":"RAINFOREST SANCTUARY – WORLD HERITAGE SETTING, PRIVACY & RESORT-STYLE LIVING Expressions of Interest – $920,0004 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Dual Living | 2-Car Shed | 1,113m² | Pool | 10.3kW SolarImagine waking to birdsong, surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, with no close neighbours, no traffic noise and nature right at your doorstep.Welcome to 1 Josephine Falls Road, Bartle Frere — an exceptionally rare tropical sanctuary combining an architecturally distinctive pole-home design, genuine privacy, dual living, established gardens, pool, solar and an extraordinary rainforest setting.ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED TROPICAL POLE HOMEThe distinctive two-storey pole-home design has been created to embrace its tropical surroundings, featuring:Authentic timber and clad pole constructionTimber floors and feature timber polesHigh raked ceilingsDistinctive central hexagonal living areaExtensive wrap-around timber decking and covered verandahsSecurity screening and air-conditioningBeautiful rainforest outlooksThe spacious upstairs living area provides a wonderful connection between indoors and outdoors, with generous living and dining areas accommodating even larger furniture.UpstairsTwo bedrooms with built-in wardrobesMain bedroom with sliding glass doors opening onto the deck and viewsModern bathroom plus separate toiletOpen-plan kitchen, dining and livingMaple timber kitchenSoft-close cabinetryLarge island bench/breakfast bar5-burner gas cooktopElectric ovenDishwasherExceptional walk-in pantryGENUINE DUAL LIVINGDownstairs is an impressive fully self-contained two-bedroom living area, offering genuine flexibility for extended family, teenagers, guests, visitors or supplementary accommodation.Two bedrooms with built-in wardrobesSeparate kitchenModern bathroomIndependent accessAdditional living spaceSecond kitchen with 2-element electric cooktopFloor-to-ceiling tiled bathroomHeated towel railSeparate access and excellent privacyWith two separate stairways, the home provides excellent separation between the two living areas. The lower accommodation has also previously operated as an Airbnb/B&B, providing potential for supplementary income.YOUR OWN PRIVATE TROPICAL RESORT A beautifully landscaped 5m x 2.3m magnesium pool with spa jets provides the perfect place to exercise, cool off, entertain or simply relax amongst the tropical gardens.The fully fenced 1,113m² allotment features established gardens, secluded areas, pathways and a collection of tropical  trees, including: Avocado, banana, lime, lemon, mandarin, orange, grapefruit, red papaya, pineapple, passionfruit, dragon fruit, jaboticaba, lemonade fruit, and more. NATURE & WILDLIFE AT YOUR DOORSTEP Wildlife abounds, with regular visitors including cassowaries, wallabies, kookaburras, bush turkeys and spectacular tropical butterflies, including Ulysses and Cairns Birdwing butterflies.Backing onto virgin rainforest and surrounded by World Heritage-listed natural environments, the property offers a rare sense of peace and seclusion.And there is something particularly special about the location — iconic Josephine Falls is within easy walking distance and can be heard from the property during the wet season. SOLAR, SHED & PRACTICAL FEATURES10.3kW solar systemFreshwater supplySeptic systemFully fenced 1,113m² blockPedestrian and vehicular access gates7m x 6m powered two-bay shedSpace underneath the home for two vehiclesAdditional storage roomMultiple outdoor entertaining areasEstablished tropical gardensRecent renovations and improvements around the deckRates just $1168 per ½ year  PRIVACY THAT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO RECREATEThe surrounding natural environment provides an extraordinary level of privacy, with no close neighbours and rainforest adjoining the property.For those seeking peace, space and a genuine connection with nature, this is increasingly difficult to find — particularly within convenient reach of major regional centres. A REMARKABLE BASE FOR EXPLORING FAR NORTH QUEENSLANDThe property is ideally positioned for enjoying some of the region's most spectacular attractions.Approximately:14 minutes to Babinda22 minutes to Innisfail40 minutes to Gordonvale1 hour to CairnsNearby attractions include Josephine Falls, Babinda Boulders, Mount Bartle Frere, Bramston Beach, Kurramine Beach, Murdering Point Winery, Paronella Park, Garradunga Pub, Eubenangee Swamp and Mamu Tropical Skywalk.Expressions of Interest – $920,000Contact Jean@Realty to arrange your private inspection.ALL PHOTOS ARE ACTUAL – NOT AI GENERATED.Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, prospective purchasers should independently verify all measurements, distances, services, income figures, approvals, solar capacity and other property details as part of their own due diligence.","YearBuilt":null,"LandArea":null,"Price":{"Currency":"AUD","Amount":null,"Display":"RAINFOREST SANCTUARY-EOI $920K"},"Bedrooms":"4","Bathrooms":"2","Parking":"4","Features":[{"Name":"Bedrooms","Value":"4"},{"Name":"Bathrooms","Value":"2"},{"Name":"Carports","Value":"4"},{"Name":"Area","Value":"1,113 m²"}],"Inspections":[],"Auctions":[],"TimeZone":"AUS Eastern Standard Time","Latitude":-17.4427421,"Longitude":145.86051793,"Agent":{"Name":"Jean Laterre","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/agent/jean-laterre"},"Agency":{"Name":"@realty - National Head Office Australia","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/agency/realty-national-head-office-australia"},"CreatedAt":"2026-08-26T09:32:13.9931293","UpdatedAt":"2026-08-26T09:32:14.2011656"}