48 Kildeys Road, Cootharaba QLD 4565

There are properties you visit… and then there are those you experience.

Set across 7.5 acres in the lush folds of the Noosa Hinterland, just 20 minutes from the Noosa Marina and approximately 25 minutes from Noosa’s iconic coastline, Elanda Estate is a private sanctuary where time softens and the outside world gently recedes. While peacefully removed from the busier coastal pocket, this location is exactly what defines its appeal—offering a rare sense of seclusion, space, and true hinterland living, without sacrificing access to Noosa’s most loved destinations. Beyond the gated entrance, a sweeping driveway unfolds to a circular arrival court, framed by manicured grounds and a statement fountain—an elegant prelude to what lies beyond.

A truly distinguished lifestyle holding, Elanda Estate masterfully balances heritage, refinement, and versatility. Whether envisioned as an exclusive private residence, a multi-generational retreat, or a boutique accommodation offering, the estate adapts effortlessly to a range of luxury lifestyles. Its private setting lends itself exceptionally well to those seeking to create a destination-style stay—where guests come to disconnect, unwind, and immerse themselves in nature, a quality increasingly sought after in today’s travel landscape.

At its core, three beautifully renovated Queenslander residences (circa 1890–1925) have been reimagined to honour their provenance while delivering contemporary comfort. Decorative 1920's ceilings, original timber floors, and a cohesive, considered palette create a sense of quiet sophistication throughout.

The principal residence is designed for both everyday living and elevated entertaining, featuring an expansive open-plan kitchen complete with dual freestanding ovens, a substantial butler’s pantry, and generous living zones that flow seamlessly to the outdoors.

Additional dwellings provide refined and flexible accommodation for family and guests, offering a rare blend of connection and privacy. A fully self-contained studio further enhances the estate’s versatility—ideal as guest quarters, an artist’s retreat, or on-site management. For those exploring boutique accommodation or wellness-based offerings, the existing infrastructure provides an exceptional foundation to operate immediately, while still allowing scope to elevate and personalise the experience.

Positioned moments from local icons including the Apollonian Hotel, Habitat Noosa Eco Camp, and the pristine Lake Cootharaba—the gateway to the Noosa Everglades—the estate delivers a rare balance of seclusion and accessibility, with the added advantage of being removed from high-density tourism, creating a more exclusive and tranquil guest experience, with cafés, schools, and Noosa’s celebrated lifestyle all within easy reach.

Outdoors, the estate reveals its true magic. Wide verandas, breezeways, and a dedicated dining pavilion overlook the pool and a tranquil freshwater dam alive with birdlife. The grounds are both productive and picturesque, with established gardens, mature trees, a vegetable patch, fruit trees, chook enclosure, and an open “village green” perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or quiet recreation. This scale and setting also opens the door to curated experiences—intimate events, retreats, farm-to-table dining, or small-scale functions—further enhancing its lifestyle and income potential. A substantial four-bay shed and carport complete the offering.

Elanda Estate is more than a residence—it is a place of arrival, of retreat, of belonging. Mornings begin with birdsong drifting across the dam; evenings settle into stillness beneath expansive hinterland skies.

Offered with the option to acquire all furnishings on a walk-in, walk-out basis, this is a turnkey opportunity. A ready-made lifestyle or business opportunity, where the groundwork has been thoughtfully laid and the vision can be realised from day one.

Elanda Estate — a rare and enduring sanctuary of substance, scale, and soul.

Property Features

• Air Conditioning
• Broadband
• Deck
• Dishwasher
• Floorboards
• Grey Water System
• In Ground Pool
• Outdoor Entertaining Area
• Pay TV
• Shed
• Water Tank
• Workshop