A rare opportunity to own your own piece of history. Originally owned by Thomas H Swallow, known to the locals in the late 1800′s as ‘the father of the Cairns district’ and founder of the Hambledon Sugar Plantation and Mill near Cairns in 1881, is where this beautiful rambling Queenslander was first established.Solid Federation style Queenslander over 100 years oldDesigned to catch tropical breezes with the architectural characteristics of climate-consideration.Tongue and groove walls, stained glass French doors and traditional casement windowsPolished timber floors, with high ceilings boasting original fretworkSweeping verandas on 3 sides encapsulating an inviting country style kitchen and vast open plan living areas Light and airy sunroom/study or 4th bedroom is just another room that opens onto leafy surroundsLush tropical gardens with Mango/Frangipani trees and a large fenced backyardGenerous lock up storage area downstairs with underneath area at the legal height to close in Tucked away on elevated large block over 1000m2 in a friendly sort after neighbourhoodThis property will not disappoint and offers the providential new owners their very own piece of Cairns History, that’s presented with the charm and ambience of yesteryear!The sustainability declaration for this property can be obtained by contacting the agent.