The setting is the standout. A peaceful no-through road leads you into a private rainforest pocket surrounded by tropical gardens, lawns, native wildlife, crystal-clear creek water, swimming holes and a stunning natural backdrop. With a two-storey home, pool, sunroom, flexible extra space, extensive vehicle accommodation, off-grid solar and practical acreage infrastructure, this property has been created for those wanting lifestyle, privacy and a genuine connection to the land.
Well suited to lifestyle buyers, nature lovers, acreage seekers, semi-retirees, families wanting space, buyers chasing privacy, or those looking for an off-grid tropical escape close to the coast, this is a property with a feeling that is hard to replicate.
Why You’ll Love It
– 3.35 hectares of private rainforest acreage with tropical gardens, lawns and beautiful natural surrounds
– Pool, sunroom and outdoor spaces designed for relaxed tropical living
– Poolside office/bedroom space offering flexibility for guests, work-from-home use or creative pursuits
– Off-grid power setup with a recent 9kVA solar system and battery storage, plus a separate 5kVA system with its own battery storage
– Frontage to State Forest, enhancing the privacy, outlook and natural lifestyle appeal
– Garaging/parking for up to five vehicles, ideal for machinery, tools, trailers, boats or acreage equipment
– Six water tanks, established tropical fruit trees, banana clumps and practical infrastructure supporting day-to-day acreage living
– Furniture and machinery may be available by negotiation, including tractor, implements, generators, pumps, power tools and more
– Various Machinery INCLUDED in sale
The Location
Shell Pocket is a quiet rural locality prized for its rainforest valleys, acreage holdings and peaceful natural setting. From Jackson Road, you are close to the local conveniences of El Arish, including the tavern, golf course, post office and everyday services, while still being within easy reach of the Mission Beach coastal strip.
Mission Beach offers approximately 14 kilometres of coastline, cafes, restaurants, beaches, boating access and the gateway appeal of Dunk Island, Bedarra Island and the surrounding reef. Clump Point provides important boating infrastructure for those wanting access to fishing, island-hopping and the Coral Sea. Larger service centres including Tully and Innisfail are also within reach for hospitals, shopping, schools, medical services and broader town facilities.
This is a location that gives you the best of both worlds — a private rainforest retreat with creek frontage and off-grid independence, without being completely isolated from the coast, town services or everyday convenience.Set deep within a spectacular rainforest valley, 265 Jackson Road offers a rare opportunity to secure a private tropical acreage where nature, space and self-sufficient living come together beautifully. Positioned on 3.35 hectares of lush rainforest gardens with Maria Creek frontage, this is the kind of property that feels completely removed from the everyday, yet remains within easy reach of El Arish, Mission Beach, Tully and Innisfail.
Properties with this level of privacy, rainforest beauty, creek frontage and practical infrastructure are rarely found this close to the coast. Whether you are searching for a peaceful permanent home, a private tropical escape or a lifestyle acreage with genuine character, 265 Jackson Road is a property that needs to be experienced in person.
Contact Newton Property Group today to arrange your private inspection
Property Code: 354
Verandah, Indoor entertainment area, Outdoor entertainment area, Undercover outdoor area, Granny flat, Smoke Alarms, Above-Ground Pool, Water Tank, Solar Panels, yard, Mountain Views