Description
Imagine a place where time seems to stand still, natural beauty and tranquility greet you at every turn, and the whirlwind of life recedes from the moment you arrive. It is heaven on earth, and it awaits at "The Figs". Cocooned within a magnificent canopy of tropical greenery, this 1.82 hectare (4.5 acre) oasis represents a dream lifestyle and rare opportunity. Held by the same family for three decades, and with just three owners in its 126-year history, it promises unsurpassed seclusion and serenity approximately 15 minutes from the Cairns CBD. Guarded by giant 130-year-old fig trees, these stand sentinel over the sprawling plantation-style home. Soaring ceilings enhance the sense of light and space, while quality marble and timber finishes evoke warmth and charm. Along with an updated kitchen, dining area, lounge room with a vaulted ceiling and expansive billiards room, it features six bedrooms – or use one as a home office – four stylish bathrooms. Additionally, car enthusiasts or collectors will appreciate a double garage beneath the home and separate five-car garage. Outdoors, asphalt pathways meander throughout the landscaped gardens and manicured lawns, offering enchanting spots for a family picnic or to steal a moment of solitude. Entertaining is effortless too, with a wraparound alfresco terrace and a championship tennis court ready to do double duty and host grand-scale celebrations. Amongst it all, an award-winning resort-style pool takes centre stage, with the mosaic tiles shimmering in the sunshine. Nestled next to a cabana, it's perfectly placed for you to settle back with a drink and watch fun unfold pool-side or court-side. Occupying a remarkably convenient location, "The Figs" delivers the best of both worlds. Steeped in peace and privacy, it is a paradise that offers close proximity to schools, shops, beaches and James Cook University. And while this historic haven has been much loved, it is time for a new generation of happy memories to be made here. You could travel the world, but coming home has never felt so good than here at "The Figs". To start the conversation, contact Matt Powe today. Property Specifications: • Impeccably presented, showcasing a fusion of classic charm and modern comfort • Contemporary kitchen with center island, abundant cabinetry and premium appliances • Light-filled dining area with pot belly stove • Spacious lounge room capped by a vaulted ceiling • Expansive billiards room with gleaming timber floors, 12ft ceilings and access to the elevated verandah • Six bedrooms (or use one as a home office) and four stylish bathrooms – includes a spacious master suite with a walk-in robe and ensuite • Cellar, plus laundry with abundant storage • Triple garage beneath the home and separate eight-car garage • Sprawling alfresco terracing wraps around three sides of the home • Award-winning and oversized resort-style pool with three distinct depths and zones to cater to all ages • Pool enhanced with mosaic tiles that shimmer in the sunshine • Poolside entertaining pavilion with built-in BBQ amenities • Full-size tennis court with artificial turf and lighting • Pathways meander through the glorious gardens • Bore water for irrigation • 23.9m x 9.3m industrial shed plus a 12.5m x 6.4m shed • Rich with history, established as a Department of Primary Industry agricultural experimental station in 1887 • The birthplace of Cairns lychee export business, with the original Slathiel Family lychee tree still onsite • Future potential to explore commercial opportunities • Remarkably convenient within 10 minutes of golden beaches and 15 minutes of the Cairns CBD • Five schools within a 5.5 kilometre radius and 7 kilometres from James Cook University • 4 kilometres from Redlynch Central Shopping Centre and 15 kilometres from Cairns Airport
