Taransay: Undeniable Indulgence; Classic Queenslander 15 Mins to Noosa River’s Café Central

Taransay. Imagine the absolute exhilaration and majesty of a classic grand Queenslander, exquisite botanical-like gardens morphing north across a 1.27ha gated estate, lily-covered lake with treasure trove of birdlife, and only 20 minutes to fabled Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach.

Admire the tall wrought iron gates opening at the sandstone-pillared entrance to reveal a dramatic circular driveway sculpted by nature's best verdant offerings. Be in awe of the homage to Australia's cultural heritage almost encircled by its characteristic verandah with Royal Palm adorned butterfly staircase, poised sublimely and stealing the limelight in a pebbled forecourt.

Open wide doors to a sense of indisputable splendour, fashioned with timeless design bearing traditional hallmarks and so much more in the foyer and beyond, where multiple lavish living, sumptuous dining, and lounging spaces – even recitals, are defined by marble-based columns, and the lofty clerestory ceiling invites bright light to shadow dance over endless brushbox flooring.

Gallery-style shelved walls and cabinetry adorned with collectibles, artifacts, books, and paintings are augmented by a fireplace, while banks of glass panes and French doors open to the lengthy and wide tessellate-tiled verandah. It totally encapsulates the 180 degree-plus sweeping views across the estate and the National Park immediately beyond.

Also, a spectacular sight is looking over the luminescent pool, bathers pavilion and a studio set back above the pool with 'Bather's Retreat' an apt plaque. Looking northward and similarly stunning is the truly expansive eventful terrace. It seemingly spills over sprawling lawns and gardens with a firepit area nearby is somewhat cosseted by an arbour.

For those with a love of entertaining indoors and out, whatever the reason or season, options aplenty are complemented by the culinary heart, a sizeable kitchen with stone-topped benches including island breakfast bar and every high-end appliance and accoutrement to suit the likes of Nigella Lawson.

Elegance continues in the bedrooms and bathrooms including three on the upper level with brushbox flooring and plantation shutters. The premier suite retreat has verandah access, views, walk-in robe, ensuite with limestone walls, stone-topped cabinetry, and taking centre stage is the freestanding soaking bathtub. There are two similarly styled bedrooms, one north facing and one south, plus a bathroom.

Presenting more like a luxury guest suite is the lower-level north side with two bedrooms, each with a fireplace, also a walk in-robe, bathroom, and living/leisure space. Easy/direct access to the garden, garage, laundry mudroom and west side studio with fireplace, terrace, and views.

Accolades aplenty from the owners who engaged renowned designer Stephen Kidd and builder John Cobb in 1996, and accorded the magnificent Queenslander with its truly world class setting, the name of Taransay, after an island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.

"Sensitively crafted Taransay with botanical gardens and private sanctuary of wildlife, blends perfectly into the natural terrain of a hidden pocket of paradise," enthuses Tom Offermann Real Estate marketing agent Chris Miller. "It is quintessentially Queensland in every possible way, a place in which, somewhere between the sea spray of Noosa Main Beach 20-minutes away, and the almost lost-world tradition of a safe, secure unrivalled lifestyle, it is possible to lose yourself completely.

"Every once in a while, a property takes your breath away. Taransay Estate is one of those beautiful moments."

Insider Intel:
- Land Area: 1.27ha
- External Area: 143m2
- Internal Area: 390m2
- Pool: 6mx4.9m w 7.7mx32m u/c bather's pavilion
- Design & Build: renowned Stephen Kidd 1996; 2-level classic Queenslander; builder John Cobb
- Lane/Entrances: country-quiet cul de sac; circular driveway; 2 sets entry gates & sandstone pillars; fringed by rows of leopard trees; 9m royal palms either side of main entry w classic butterfly stairs
- Terrace: 10.6mx5.2 w LED under rail lighting nth facing 'party' terrace & access to house; firepit area 'enclosed' by arbour & gardens; /u/c verandah wraps width of house N&W facing
- Studios/Garaging; 3.6mx3m Bather's Retreat set back above pool currently Pilates studio; west side 3.4mx3m w fireplace, terrace + views/5 car total incl single garage + workspace; epoxy flooring
- Features: central 5.3m clerestory VJ ceilings; French windows & doors; tessellated tiles; upper level w brushbox flooring & lower level limestone cladding incl mudroom & bathroom; fans/ducted aircon, 4 x gas fireplaces
- Living & Dining: upper-level multiple living & lounging, defined by marble-based columns w fireplace + study, recital, library & dining options incl alfresco
- Kitchen/Laundry: U-shape w creamy stone-topped cabinetry incl 2.2m island bench; Miele ovens x 2 + warmer, dishwasher; Bosch induction cooktop; Electrolux 4-dr icemaker fridge; laundry w Fisher & Paykel washer & dryer adjacent mudroom
- Bedrooms: 5-total; 3 upper level incl premier suite retreat w brushbox flooring, plantation shutters, WIR & ensuite w limestone walls/stone-topped 2-basin cabinetry & freestanding soaking tub; 1 nth w u/c verandah access & views + 1 sth w BIR; bthrm w stone-topped single basin cabinetry; lower level guest suite w living area (currently gym), 2 x bdrms nth side w fireplaces, WIR & bthrm
- Inventory: partially negotiable
- Garden Fauna & Birds: approx 4047m2 botanical-style gardens, lawn & hedges encircle residence; trees incl leopard, liquidambar, Chinese tallow, maple & crepe myrtle; kangaroos, king parrots, kookaburras, pale face parrots & white cockatoos; lake w water lilies; 2 x 27,854L water tanks + 4,164L tank for pool; 36.6m deep bore
- Location: 20 mins to Noosa Heads/Noosa Main Beach & Noosa National Park; 15 mins to café central on Gympie Terrace beside the Noosa River; 30 mins to Sunshine Coast Airport