Ridgewood Retreat – a private oasis

A most encompassing property – so many facets, it took hours to photograph, as we worked our way around all the different parts of this rural haven. Indeed, the photos, especially those on our website, tell the whole story better than these words.

Firstly, it is not far away from everything – literally 8 minutes and you are at the Cooroy IGA, 22 minutes and you are in Noosaville, and a half hour has you in Hastings St. Easy all-weather access, and the situation of the homes at the top of the hill, above the 10 acres of elevated rainforest, ensures you live in peace, tranquility and privacy, without the problem of isolation. Access is through a remotely controlled gate, up the winding driveway to the main house. A theme everywhere is ample parking – 4 cars right here to start with under the house. This main home is entered through a soaring foyer, opening to the TV area, kitchen to the right and a lounge. Two bedrooms and one bathroom on this level, and then up to the bridge linking the two master bedrooms, at opposite ends of the top floor, decks off each. Back to the lower level, and a huge deck along the view side, which overlooks the half acre dam.

The second house is all on one level, linked to home one by a timber pathway. Entry is through a covered external entertaining area, into the living/TV rooms, adjacent to the kitchen and dining.

Multi-generational living at its best. In all, around 579 m2 internally and 318m2 externally – room for everyone.

Three bedrooms and two bathrooms are at the end of the house, accessing again the continuing deck from home 1. Between the two homes is the pool and its linked entertaining area. A cascading waterfall instils a sense of calm. Again, plenty of room, both covered under a thatched roof bale, and open air, with a BBQ and preparation area. Behind is the very useful arts and crafts studio – it has seen good use with our current owners – maybe its yoga for you?

Extensive use has been made of natural timbers and materials in the homes – cypress pine and Oregon, and the worktops and stairs are made from one single Sydney Blue Gum tree. Both homes have wood-burning heaters, and there is plenty of cut firewood ready for when it gets cold! Both stoves are dual fuel, and high quality.

Moving away from the houses, we reach the massive expanse of garages, workshops and sheds – room for boats, cars and machinery. We believe room for between 8 and 11 cars in all. Behind is the pest proofed garden enclosure for your herbs and veggies. Also, a vermin proof chook run and shed.

And now to the grounds proper – the afore-mentioned spring fed as well as catchment dam spills over a causeway to the creek. The blend of palm groves around the dam leads to the rainforest area proper, threaded by another creek with attractive conversation areas and billabongs – soaring fig trees, bloodwoods, wild gingers. Wildlife abounds – platypus, bearded water dragons, and all manner of birds.

The opportunities are endless – everything from a natural health retreat, through Airbnb to simply a refuge for you and your family to indulge your desire to fulfill your lifestyle ambitions.