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Sold on 30 May 2024 for $2,100,000

198 Somerset Drive
Miallo QLD 4873

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 197m2
Land area: 152100m2
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Property Details for 198 Somerset Dr, Miallo

198 Somerset Dr, Miallo is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 2004. The property has a land size of 152100m2 and floor size of 197m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2024. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in Miallo in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
2004
Floor Size
197m2
Land Size
152100m2
Local Government
Douglas
Lot/Plan
16/RP849657

Last Listing description (November 2023)

Offering a unique level of seclusion for those who wish to escape from the world, seeking the solitude, natural beauty, and wildlife of the Daintree National Park, with spectacular views out to the Coral Sea and 180 coastline views. Live permanently or holiday-let as an exclusive retreat, all just 20mins from Port Douglas.

Set on 15.21ha (37.6 acres) of pristine rainforest (no yard maintenance required for approx 35 acres of this land!). With no nearby neighbours, privacy is assured. The 500m concrete driveway has a special non-slip surface with excellent drainage. It was refurbished and extended in 2022 making it suitable for any vehicle. Finally at the top, you're now approx 125m above sea level, overlooking the coastline to the east and the valley behind to the west it's breathtaking!

These unsurpassed panoramic views encompass the cane fields far below, then extending out to the Coral Sea from as far north as the Daintree coast to Low Isles and Port Douglas then as far south as Palm Cove's Double Island, beyond Cairns and even to Cape Grafton on a clear day.

Cleverly designed by renowned North Queensland architect, Chris Van Dyke, this home breathes in all the surrounding beauty whilst offering plush living spaces. Built in 2000 and extended in 2010, this is a large home with many living spaces, all offering through breezes, it's cool and comfortable. Imaginefacing east, looking directly out to the sunrise on the ocean horizon each morning with the local birdlife and butterflies doing their thing. it's totally captivating!

There are many unique features in this home, including the hexagonal living space featuring a master-crafted timber ceiling, with high louvres for ventilation. Huge timber bi-fold doors open the space out to a 3.5m wide timber balcony which wraps around the home. Quality construction materials and craftsmanship include irreplaceable rainforest timber and beautiful hardwood floors, all sourced from local timber before the bans, along with turpentine posts throughout. Hand-carved doors lead out from the living space to another deck overlooking the lush, tropical, landscaped gardens, which surround the home on the western side. A fish filled pond and Travertine-tiled undercover pathway leads you from the carport to the main entry, another nice subtle touch of luxury.

The kitchen is modern with black granite bench tops, new (2022) European appliances, 90cm gas cook top, 90cm oven, water filter, wine racks and spacious pantry. Blessed with ample storage and counter-space, perforated aluminium mesh cupboards with timber surrounds breathe and give a contemporary tropical feel. Open the 3m long bi-folding breakfast window and your kitchen drinks in the views out to the ocean over the tree-tops.

The master bedroom enjoys floor to ceiling glass louvres, offering exceptional private views and breezes. The ensuite is generous with a large rain shower which elevates the look and feel. Three guest bedrooms are at either end of the home, one features an open-air Bali-style private courtyard with a free-standing bath and shower adjacent to the swimming pool. An additional room, currently a home-office, could be a media room or a fifth bedroom.

This salt-water pool is feat of engineering and design. 12m long, 4.5m wide with an 8 seater spa and an infinity edge over the panoramic coral sea vista, it's dreamy and very photogenic! With an immaculate, broad, timber deck, there's plenty of room for lounging and dining pool-side. The deck links the home and the pool, all on one level for easy living.

Other features include:

House and garden all immaculately presented and well-loved

Ample space for tennis court/heli-pad/children to play

Additional cleared land at the bottom of the driveway for shed/boat

A large Pool shed (5x3m)

Large new workshop with windows (3.5x2.6m)

Landscaped tropical gardens with Halliconias/Gingers/Fan-palms

Fully air conditioned throughout, refurbished and ducted unit added in 2022

Excellent 4G/5G Mobile phone and Internet connection with fixed NBN nearby

New (2022) 24.4kw solar electric system (62 panels, 2 inverters, 2 controllers and internet-connection) with a total of 46.1kw batteries. You will be independent of the grid, but can switch back to the grid in an emergency by a simple switch at the house there's plenty of power!

Large double-car carport with additional space for several more vehicles

Self-sufficient water supply from the freshwater bore on the property - soft water

Ten-channel automatic garden irrigation system

Only 1.5 hours' drive to Cairns International & Domestic Airports, or 20 minutes to Port Douglas & 7 minutes into Mossman, Somerset Drive is in an ideal location for permanent or part-time living.

This is the perfect base from which to explore the wonders of the local region, from rainforest tours to snorkelling and diving on the Great Barrier Reef and of course Mossman Gorge nearby. The Daintree River Ferry is only 20 minutes to your north, the gateway to Cape Tribulation's untouched rainforest & beaches.

This luxurious retreat is for the discerning buyer who seeks solitude, privacy and to be at one with the pristine natural environment but in luxury, all in one of the world's most enviable climates. The property has been a successful holiday-let property in the past, though the current owners have lived here permanently.

Call Caroline Yarr on 0409 365 261 for further information, to inspect in person or via Face Time.

Property History for 198 Somerset Dr, Miallo, QLD 4873

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$2,100,000
30 May 2024
  • 30 May 2024
    Sold for $2,100,000
  • 25 Oct 2023
    Listed for Sale $2,690,000
  • 17 Mar 2022
    Sold for $2,100,000
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About Miallo 4873

The size of Miallo is approximately 28 square kilometres. It has 1 park covering nearly 0.5% of total area. The population of Miallo in 2011 was 426 people. By 2016 the population was 392 showing a population decline of 8.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Miallo is 50-59 years. Households in Miallo are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Miallo work in a trades occupation. In 2011, 64.4% of the homes in Miallo were owner-occupied compared with 72% in 2016.

Miallo has 209 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Miallo have seen a 60.12% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -27.57% decrease. As at 31 July 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Miallo is $765,838 while the median value for Units is $264,434.
There are currently 3 properties listed for sale, and 1 property listed for rent in Miallo on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 7 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Miallo.

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