197 Tree Fern Road

There are very few properties left that feel genuinely untouched. Set across 240 acres (95.98 hectares) and positioned at approximately 400 metres above sea level, this remarkable holding occupies the highest point on Mt Wollumbin (Mount Warning), backing directly onto the north-eastern face of the World Heritage-listed Mount Wollumbin National Park. Surrounded on three sides by protected land, this is a place of absolute privacy, scale and natural power - a true sanctuary within the ancient Gondwana rainforest. The land is extraordinary. Virgin rainforest, towering red cedars, mature figs and ancient canopy species thrive here, supported by first-water creeks flowing directly from the mountain source. Solid rock escarpments channel crystal-clear water through the landscape, forming natural cascades and a secluded swimming hole that feels entirely hidden from the outside world. The property has been organically managed for decades, with extensive bush-regeneration work undertaken, including keyline swales for water management and soil health. It was previously a certified organic farm, producing rocket, lettuce, kale, broccoli, Lebanese cucumbers and garlic - supplying some of the leading restaurants across Bondi Beach, Sydney, the Tweed, Gold Coast and Brisbane. The soil here is alive, fertile and deeply productive. Spanning three separate titles, the land offers long-term flexibility, including the potential for two separate dwellings (STCA). Importantly, there are no internal fences, creating a true wildlife corridor from the World Heritage National Park through to the Tweed River. Koalas are frequent visitors, alongside a rich diversity of native fauna and birdlife that use the property as part of a broader ecological system. Privacy is absolute. Access is via an approximately 3.8-kilometre gravel driveway, winding steadily upward through the forest. The driveway is steep in sections and four-wheel-drive access is required. It is well-constructed, thoughtfully drained and has proven resilient through severe weather events, including the 2022 floods - but this is a property that rewards capable, intentional access rather than casual convenience. It is not for the faint-hearted, and that is precisely why it remains so special. Two established residences sit discreetly within the landscape, each with its own private access via a fork in the driveway and positioned to maintain separation and independence. The first is a two-level, three-bedroom timber home, featuring gas cooking, slow-combustion heating, a generous lounge and dining area, and a large upstairs master suite with adjoining office. A three-metre-wide veranda runs across the front of the home, flowing onto an expansive approximately 12 x 16-metre deck overlooking established gardens and rainforest surrounds. A large shed, separate solar power room (approximately 16sqm, block construction), and supporting infrastructure service this dwelling. Power is supplied via a standalone solar system, with ADSL broadband and Telstra Next G connectivity available. The second residence is a substantial rendered block home, offering three bedrooms, three-metre ceilings, and beautiful hardwood flooring throughout. The home features a large lounge with open fireplace, separate dining area, kitchen with slow-combustion heating, solar hot water service, extensive under-house storage and a dedicated battery power room. From the kitchen windows, the outlook stretches toward Springbrook, delivering elevated views and a strong sense of connection to the surrounding ranges. Both residences have existed on the land for an extended period. Due to the historical nature of the property and its former multiple-occupancy use, formal development approvals or historical records are not known to be available, and purchasers are encouraged to make their own enquiries in this regard. Beyond its current use, the scale, privacy and environmental integrity of the land make it ideally suited to the creation of an exclusive, first-class health or wellness retreat, offering total seclusion in one of the most spiritually and ecologically significant landscapes in the country (STCA). This is not a lifestyle property for everyone. It is for someone seeking real land, real water, real rainforest and real privacy - a buyer who understands that places like this cannot be recreated, subdivided or replaced. Once properties of this calibre are gone, they are gone forever. Location Highlights: Tyalgum, 14.5km Murwillumbah, 14.2km Cabarita Beach, 36.6km Gold Coast Airport, 47.7km Burleigh Heads, 51.3km Byron Bay, 65.3km For additional information, please contact Brent and Ethan. DISCLAIMER: Whilst we have taken all reasonable care in producing this information, we accept no responsibility for any errors, inaccuracies, or misstatements herein. Prospective buyers must conduct their own inquiries to ensure the accuracy of all details provided.