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QLD › Cow Bay › Spurwood Rd
$599,000
For sale
Asking
1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
10,100 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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Price evidence
Asking
$599,000
Asking · $59/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Cow Bay at a glance
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$25,884 on top of the price (4.3% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: Queensland schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
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Planning
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Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
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Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
QLDPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
0 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Honest achievable rent
UnknownNo advertised rent and no suburb rent aggregate are loaded. Official bond files are not loaded. Listing rent and suburb aggregates are evidence, not this address’s rent.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Cow Bay at a glance
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Listing material
Listed by Queensland Sotheby's International Realty Port DouglasTucked into the heart of the Daintree Rainforest, this cedar house offers a genuine tree-house living experience, just a 20-minute walk to the beach, set on over one hectare of pristine rainforest.
Entering at top level, you're immediately greeted by beautiful glass looking out over the rainforest canopy, giving the home a true tree-house feel. Step closer to the glass and look down into the valley below, where you can spot the creek and swimming hole nestled amongst the trees. The home is currently configured as a one-bedroom, but offers easy potential to convert to two or even three bedrooms by utilising the room underneath.
A private creek and swimming hole, both on title, offer a rare slice of Daintree paradise right at your doorstep.
A world of pure tranquillity where nature takes centre stage. within the breathtaking Daintree Rainforest, this unique Cow Bay retreat offers an extraordinary lifestyle defined by pristine air, crystal-clear water, and complete serenity.
Set amongst lush, established rainforest, this beautifully crafted one-bedroom, one-bathroom home blends seamlessly with its surroundings. Built with durability in mind, the home features steel posts and bearers complemented by hardwood and termite-resistant timbers, creating a residence that is both robust and visually striking.
Designed to embrace its environment, the home captures cooling ocean breezes, naturally ventilating and refreshing the interiors year-round. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows invite the outside in, framing stunning rainforest views while filling the home with natural light.
Warm and inviting interiors showcase fishtail cedar cladding and cypress flooring, while the well-appointed kitchen offers a walk-in pantry and quality Lofra Italian five-burner gas stove and oven. The light-filled bathroom includes a three-quarter bathtub and eco-friendly Clivus Multrum composting system.
The open-plan living and dining area is a true highlight, with panoramic windows providing a peaceful outlook in every direction. A cleverly integrated fold-down bed transforms the space to comfortably accommodate guests, effectively creating a flexible second bedroom option.
The main bedroom is a private retreat, complete with a well-ventilated walk-in robe and stunning rainforest vistas to wake up to each morning.
Sustainable, Off-Grid Living
Fully self-sufficient, the home is powered by a professionally installed solar system with 12 panels and a German-built battery bank, supported by a quiet Honda backup generator. Pure Daintree rainwater is harvested and stored in a 28,000-litre tank, with an additional header tank providing gravity-fed pressure to the home. There is also access to water from the property's creek.
Completely self-sufficient and off-grid, the property features:
* Own water supply
* NBN connected
* New solar panels
* New 16kwh (4 x4kwh) Australian made lithium batteries in protective cabinet
* New 48-v 5kw inverter
* New Backup Yamaha 8kw generator
* Carport and sheds for storage
* Outdoor Lifestyle & Natural Beauty
The property features two carport areas, a generous covered workshop, and additional space under the home currently utilised as a laundry and storage area-with potential for further accommodation.
Meandering pathways lead you through the rainforest to an outdoor shower and down to a magical creek that runs through the property. Here, a natural splash pool offers the perfect place to cool off, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the forest. Wildlife is abundant, with cassowaries and tree kangaroos occasional visitors.
Lovingly maintained and presented to a high standard, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the world's most iconic natural environments-without compromising on comfort.
This is more than a home; it's a lifestyle beyond compare.
Disclaimer: All information and measurements are provided as a guide only. Buyers are encouraged to undertake their own enquiries and due diligence to verify details.
Listing description written by Craig Schofield, Queensland Sotheby's International Realty Port Douglas — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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