54-56 Chatham Terrace, Smithfield

The Property Shop is honoured top present to market this unique and totally private home, nestled in Smithfield Heights, to the rental market. This property is unlike anything you’ve seen before! The location is truly one-of-a-kind, perched like an eagle’s nest in one of the highest vantage points in Smithfield Heights if not Cairns; approximately 200 metres above sea level. The ultimate illusion in your own private resort, you will be totally mesmerised with the cool open spaces and the amazing expansive views this home offers both during the day and night. Imagine kicking back as the day turns to night, enjoying a glass of wine and being calmed in these quiet solitude natural surrounds. Boasting simply "jaw-dropping" ocean views and with bushland reserve on three sides and only one neighbour located below the property, this superb property boasts sheer seclusion and privacy, nestled on three hillside acres (1.32ha). This gorgeous, tranquil and secluded setting is like your own "Botanical Estate" with award-winning gardens including the 2007 Winner of Cairns Council Gardens Award, and the 1st Place Winner of Native Garden in 2008 and 2009. Perfect for those who appreciate fauna and flora, there are hundreds of different varieties of plants and flowers lovingly planted. Cascading walkways meander through the property to a "Secret Garden" with areas to sit and admire the surroundings or hold a picnic with close friends and family and relax and enjoy the views and tranquility. Designed for the tropics by Tony Driscoll, this splendid two level, three bedroom, three bathroom home certainly feels like you're on holidays every day! Soaring high raked ceilings and extensive use of glass and louvres blend together to provide fresh cooling sea breezes coupled with panoramic ocean and mountain views from every angle. Slate tiled floors inside and granite floors outside along with generous outdoor verandahs and a plunge-style swimming pool add to the tropical style! Features of the property we love:- • Well-equipped kitchen with marble benchtops and huge entertainer kitchen island • Large workshop with generous artist's studio area • Double remote garage with generator • Beautiful leadlight windows • 4.56kW Grid Connect inverter solar system - 24 solar panels with no power bills • Solarhart hot water and Biocycle system • An abundance of storage • Sun room Living at such heights makes summer degrees cooler and the humidity levels much more pleasant than the coastal region. Feels much more like tableland weather with the benefits of living in cairns surrounded by the most amazing view. This property is located within a short drive to Smithfield Shopping Centre, James Cook University, Medical facilities, various Tropical Beaches on offer, World Class Mountain Bike Trails, Kuranda village, Skyrail, Water ski park, Bungy Jumping, Bunnings, Fishing Tackle Stores, and so so much more all at your doorstep to enjoy. The property is offered for rental on a minimum three month tenancy. Escape the cooler winter months down south and get to call this million dollar home yours for a time. Please contact the office today to arrange your immediate inspection. ** Furnishings shown here are for staging purposes. The furnishings offered as part of the rental do differ to the images shown online ** **ARRANGE AN INSPECTION TIME ONLINE** - simply click on "email agent" or the Book Inspection Button to arrange.