Architectural hinterland estate with panoramic views hits the market

The property, known as Tera Alta, at 491 Maleny-Stanley River Road, Wootha, is being marketed by Ray White Rural Queensland principal Jez McNamara and is set to go to auction on March 6.

Owned by Bruce and Sue Whiteford, the property sits on 20.5 hectares of fertile volcanic soil just 5.5km from Maleny's town centre, the property offers a rare combination of privacy, productivity and accessibility to the Sunshine Coast beaches, airport and Brisbane.

The Whitefords purchased the property in 2009 and immediately set about creating their vision of the perfect hinterland retreat, commissioning renowned Mooloolaba-based Core Architects to design the striking two-storey main residence, which was completed in 2012.

The brief to the architect, Ken Down, was to provide open-plan living and to get views from every room, and that's what was achieved.

“Every living space, including the bedrooms, was to have a panoramic vista,” Mr Whiteford said.

“My favourite part is the views from the top of the veranda in the main house - we can see across to the Glasshouse Mountains and even glimpse the ocean on a clear day.

“The vistas are absolutely beautiful.”

The architectural residence features stone walls, soaring ceilings, extensive glazing, polished timber floors and travertine finishes throughout.

The property runs 20-25 head of Droughtmaster Stud cattle, and maintains extensive vegetable gardens which have consistently produced more than the family could consume.

There are also three donkeys on site.