98 Duval Road, Preston QLD 4800

Prepare to have your breath taken away. Tucked behind Balinese timber gates and framed by lush greenery, this extraordinary 5-acre retreat in Preston is not just a property — it’s a lifestyle carved from creativity, nature, and nostalgia. At its heart, a character-filled 3-bedroom timber & stone cottage sits proudly — each beam and board telling stories from a life well-travelled. One bedroom features a built-in window daybed, the perfect spot for a lazy read, while the original bathroom is joined by an unforgettable outdoor stone shower that feels more like a boutique escape.

This home was made for living outside. Open the dining room doors and your timber kitchen with stainless steel benches beckons — the ultimate in barefoot, breezy cooking. In the courtyard you’ll discover a sculptural masterpiece of a magnesium pool (11m x 4m) shaded by mature trees and anchored by a show-stopping pergola and large entertaining area. It's a space that feels cinematic, yet soulful.

With a magnificent firepit (including a creek side rotisserie setup), raised veggie gardens built from Daydream Island Wharf pillars, and an orchard that gifts you over 50 varieties of fruit, herbs & vegies, this is a property that feeds the body and the soul. A 2-bay shed with double carport, sleek water tanks, and a light-sensitive chook pen (home to some very pampered ducks) complete the picture of thoughtful, sustainable living.

And then there are the neighbours — not just the friendly horses who drop by for apples, but the resident wallaby who turns up each evening for its regular feed of grass and water, adding a touch of magic to your twilight hours with over 90 recorded species of bird life. It’s this kind of daily enchantment that makes this property unforgettable.

Add to that a bushland walking garden — with winding crushed granite paths and exotic plantings — and you’ve got something truly special. You are 20 minutes to Whitsunday Coast Airport, 10 minutes to the conveniences of Proserpine, and an easy 20 minute drive to the buzz of Airlie Beach. There’s nothing else like it. And once you see it, you won’t want to leave.