Handcrafted Whitsunday treehouse to go under the hammer
Unusual and intriguing properties never cease to amaze.
This treehouse-style residence The Gulch has been handcrafted by its owners using 26 different species of wood.
The Queensland property, at 34 Gleneva Drive, Gregory River, was bought by owners Owen and Irene Bailey 18 years ago and is on five acres of land.
Ray White Whitsunday selling agent Michael Barr said that Owen is a professional woods craftman and built the two bedroom, two bathroom home himself.
“Every tree that was taken down to make room for the home was used in the building of the home - it gives new meaning to the word treehouse,” said Barr.
A natural watercourse runs between the house and the pool.
“Owen and Irene built a suspension bridge over the watercourse to link the residence with the pool area,” he said.
“The pool area is perfect for entertaining with an undercover dining area and outdoor kitchen.”
The natural form of the timber was retained where possible, with benchtops, architraves and handrails hand polished by the couple.
The property respects the rainforest and its wildlife and complements the surrounding natural environment.
“Nothing like this home has sold in the area before - it’s truly one of a kind and an opportunity to secure your own slice of Whitsundays nature,” he said.
It will go to auction on 29 September at 6pm, with feedback through the campaign to be used to determine the value.
“I’ve never seen - or sold - anything like this property. There’s nothing like it in the area and to be honest, I have no idea what it’s worth. We’ll listen to what the market tells us to help place a value on the home,” he said.
The home includes an outdoor toilet near the pool area, a large pottery shed/workshop and a number of man-made dams.
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