155 Mapleton Forest Road

Mapleton QLD 4560

The property is off the grid and there is no known affordable option to link to the mains power. Contact the agent for information on an off grid system to provide all your power needs forever, and give the planet a break. The property is priced to reflect the lack of mains power and self-sustained living is achievable here. The entry is a tunnel in the forest and inspections are strictly through the open days and appointments only. The long term tenant on the property is obliging, maintains the property and would be happy to continue to rent there.
The property has several historic features and structures on it. All structures are not council approved. However as existing structures they have a right to be there subject to the prevailing Council regulations.
The property has the following unapproved structures on it. Pictures of each are followed by internal photos.
On the floor plan showing on the link are;
A high set A Frame house with upstairs bedroom & study, bathroom, pot belly fireplace, covered porch, adjoining large carport and workshop. Has previous termite damage and needs other repairs. The bathroom is connected to the functional septic system with new trenches. The house has gas cooking and hot water service. Livable and secure.
A separate high set Studio with timber floors, open plan living, slow combustion burner, large verandah looking into forest and a basic bathroom. Underneath is parking for 1 to 2 small vehicles and storage. Solid structure that needs a little tidying up and bathroom waste needs to be addressed there are options for that.
Not showing on the floorplan on the link are,
A separate multi purpose room accessing the A Frame via a ramp has two walls of full windows but needs re-stumping and other repairs. Very appealing room with lots of light and timber floors. Can be saved with a lot of work rather than a lot of expense.
An old timber hut/shed set on the entry driveway striving to survive in the forest, but doing ok.
The Colonial cottage which was built well enough but has decades of decay to contend with. It has a living room around 6 x 4 meters with a small open bedroom, a mezzanine floor, a fireplace and a covered verandah. It will take a committed and imaginative soul and some money to bring this one back. It might just be the answer for that child that never left home! The current owners didn t even know it was there when they purchased and just stumbled across it one day hidden in the forest. Amazing. It is pictured.