Bellenden Ker, Queensland
LUXURIOUS RETREAT FOR THE DISCERNING OWNER WITH POTENTIAL TO RAMP UP - 2749MF3
FREEHOLD $3,500,000
Business Description
Take advantage of the current DA in place under the auspices of the local Council which allows for subdivision of the property into two stand-alone lots comprising approximately 31 Ha and expand the Retreat footprint.
Misty Mountains Rainforest Retreat consists of a dwelling in the Queenslander style divided into two lettable apartments, a fully self-contained detached cottage (known as The Hideaway), a yoga studio at the river’s edge, a 25sqm creekside gazebo, 220 sqm machinery shed and workshop, 110 sqm glassed-in entertainment studio (night club) and 240 sqm lagoon pool with cabana. A large (dual) helicopter landing area has been cleared in the forest adjacent the Retreat. These amenities are set into approximately 31 Hectares of pristine wilderness bordered by World Heritage Listed Rainforest.
There is ample scope to place a further 10-15 more stylish cabins nestled into the hillside and utilize the existing infrastructure and make this Retreat a truly memorable property. Recent similar properties in the Daintree command prices of $20m once fully developed.
Approximately 3 kms of roads have been cut in and are regularly maintained with several bush walking tracks being established.
Amenity is further enhanced with pre-existing international website marketing and associated booking infrastructure.
Net Profit: $42,532 for 2021/22
Contact Antonio Curulli from Tourism Brokers for further information or to arrange an inspection.
Property ID: 2749MF3 (quote when enquiring)
Property Code: 4413
Business Summary
Key Investment Insights
1. DA approved for subdivision into two stand-alone lots of approximately 31 hectares, enabling immediate development or sale separation.
2. Freehold asking price $3,500,000, with precedent of similar fully developed Daintree properties commanding around $20 million.
3. Existing net profit $42,532 for 2021/22, providing a current trading baseline while signalling upside through development and marketing.
4. Significant redevelopment upside with scope to add 10 to 15 additional cabins using existing infrastructure to materially increase revenue.
5. Turnkey tourism infrastructure including a Queenslander dwelling split into two lettable apartments, a self-contained cottage called The Hideaway, and an established booking website and international marketing presence.
6. Extensive guest amenities comprising a river-edge yoga studio, 25 sqm creekside gazebo, 110 sqm glassed-in entertainment studio (night club), and a 240 sqm lagoon pool with cabana.
7. Substantial back-of-house facilities with a 220 sqm machinery shed and workshop, supporting operational maintenance and onsite expansion.
8. Large dual helicopter landing area cleared adjacent to the retreat, offering high-end guest access and potential VIP transport options.
9. Approximately 31 hectares of pristine wilderness bordered by World Heritage Listed Rainforest, delivering strong location appeal for eco and luxury tourism markets.
10. Approximately 3 kilometres of internal roads maintained and several established bushwalking tracks, reducing initial capital expenditure for guest circulation and activity development.
