Buy this Far North Queensland home and get a wildlife tour licence thrown in
Crocodiles have been known to lounge on the lawn of this $550,000, open-air jungle home in Far North Queensland.
And if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.
The buyer of the custom, three-bedroom timber haven at 3198 Mossman Daintree Road in Daintree can make those ancient beasts a central part of their life and work.
The home, which features a private pontoon on the Daintree River, comes with a permit for a commercial venture, such as crocodile sightseeing tours, according to listing agent David Cotton of Raine & Horne Port Douglas Mossman.
“It’s just so special,” Cotton says. “It’s on a tributary called Barrett Creek, which runs into the Daintree River. You can wander down to the end of the property and throw a line in – and watch out for the big lizards.
“Crocodiles have been seen sunbaking in the front yard.”
The timber property, located in the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest, was flooded in 1996 and again in 2023.
Its survival is a testament to the quality of the build and nature’s own safeguards.
“It’s rock solid and extremely well built,” Cotton says.
“It’s right in the jungle, so when the water flowed during the floods, the trees slowed the pace of the water.
If there were no trees, the water would likely have pushed the house over or damaged it in some way. It’s all hardwood, and the floorboards are immaculate.”
Totally in harmony with nature, the house features fly screens instead of windows, soaring ceilings, and is elevated on stilts for optimal airflow.
Crafted from richly-toned, floor-to-ceiling wood, the design has a lot in common with a treehouse, Cotton says.
The vendors once ran butterfly and bird watching boat tours from their pontoon.
Direct access to the Great Barrier Reef via the Daintree River opens up other possibilities.
“There is a commercial lease associated with the ownership of the property,” Cotton says.
“No one externally can take the lease, and you must apply for it. They do have an original kiosk still there, although it is falling down. You’d get an ice-cream and a ticket to the boat, and walk down a little pathway through the jungle, onto the pontoon.
“You could obviously do crocodile tours or fishing tours. You can go all the way up the Daintree River out to the Barrier Reef.”
The property is well set up for fishing and boating, surrounded by natural wonders. Cotton can imagine 10 mates each chipping in $55,000 and buying the house as a base for fishing holidays.
“They could throw their swags out and sleep comfortably,” he says.
The property feels far from civilisation but is close to conveniences, including a place to indulge in an icy beverage to combat the Far North Queensland heat.
“It’s 40 minutes to Port Douglas, and the Daintree township, where you can get a cold beer – which is probably the most important thing for fishermen – is not even a five-minute drive away,” Cotton says.
Inspections are by appointment.
Houses for sale right now in Daintree
This stunning property, named The Cape House, is bordered by the rainforest and respects the environment, powered by solar and hydro, with Coral Sea views.
Multiple verandahs look over the rainforest treetops to the ocean. High ceilings and a striking timber and glass design give the home a luxurious edge.
The home, accompanied by a caretaker’s cottage, is located just three minutes from the Daintree River ferry and offers options for running livestock or operating a tourism accommodation business.
We recommend
We thought you might like
States
Capital Cities
Capital Cities - Rentals
Popular Areas
Allhomes
More
