• Noosa Hinterland estate reflecting emerging trends in integrated rural living
• Combines architecture, productive land, accommodation and regenerative landscape design within a single property
• More than 10,000 trees planted as part of an extensive riparian restoration project
• Architect-designed retreat cabin by Dan Sparks generating approximately $140,000 annually in accommodation income
• Productive rural infrastructure supporting equestrian and cattle operations
• Extensive sustainability systems including 40kW solar, dual 50kW battery storage, bore water and UV filtration
• Developed around principles of environmental stewardship, lifestyle flexibility and income diversification
• Represents a growing shift toward self-sufficient and multi-functional rural estates
As demand grows for rural properties that support lifestyle flexibility, income diversification and long-term environmental stewardship, a remarkable estate in the Noosa Hinterland is offering a glimpse into an emerging evolution in the way rural living is being envisioned across regional Australia.
Known as Kurui, the Martins Road estate has been carefully developed over time as a fully integrated lifestyle environment where architecture, productive land, regenerative landscape design, accommodation and sustainability infrastructure work together as part of a long-term vision for modern rural life.
Positioned against panoramic views spanning Cooroy Mountain, Mount Cooroora, Tinbeerwah Bluff and Black Mountain, the estate reflects a growing shift toward greater flexibility, self-sufficiency and deeper connection to the environment without compromising on design, liveability or infrastructure.
Rather than functioning purely as a private residence, Kurui was shaped to support multiple ways of living simultaneously. Equestrian facilities, productive gardens, established orchards, retreat accommodation, multigenerational living opportunities and extensive environmental restoration projects have been carefully integrated throughout the property, creating an estate that feels both highly capable and deeply connected to the landscape around it.
The estate's broader philosophy is reinforced through extensive sustainability infrastructure including spring-fed bore water, UV filtration systems, automated irrigation networks, 40kW solar, dual 50kW battery systems and productive land capable of supporting both equestrian and cattle operations. Together, these systems create a level of resilience and self-sufficiency rarely achieved at this scale within prestige rural property.
A significant riparian regeneration project has also seen more than 10,000 trees planted throughout the estate, reflecting a long-term commitment to environmental stewardship and the restoration of native habitat corridors.
Adding another dimension to the estate is an architect-designed cabin by Dan Sparks, developed as an immersive retreat experience positioned carefully within the landscape. The cabin reflects a growing demand for accommodation that prioritises architecture, landscape and slower forms of travel, while also demonstrating the increasing importance of income diversification within modern rural estates.
Ply-lined interiors, custom built-in seating, a private plunge pool and carefully framed mountain views create an accommodation experience grounded in connection to landscape rather than traditional luxury tourism. The retreat has become a successful short-stay offering, currently generating approximately $140,000 annually in accommodation income.
At the centre of Kurui sits a striking Y-shaped residence framed by soaring Oregon timber beams and expansive glazing, carefully positioned to engage with the surrounding environment at every opportunity. Living spaces extend naturally toward the outdoors, while rolling paddocks, productive gardens and established orchards reinforce the estate's connection to both landscape and purpose.
"What makes Kurui so compelling is the level of thought behind every part of the estate," said Kimberlea Krause of Krause Property Group.
"It's incredibly beautiful, but beyond that there's a real sense of permanence and capability to the property. The infrastructure, the landscape restoration, the accommodation offerings and the relationship between the architecture and the land all feel exceptionally well planned."
Kurui represents an emerging evolution in the way rural living is being envisioned within regional Australia, balancing environmental stewardship, productive land use, lifestyle flexibility and thoughtful design within a single integrated vision.
About us:
Krause Property Group is a boutique agency specialising in the sale of architectural and lifestyle homes across the Sunshine Coast. Known for a considered approach to presentation and storytelling, the team focuses on bringing each property to market with clarity, detail and care.
Contact details:
Kimberlea Krause
Director, Krause Property Group
📞 0431297848
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.krauseproperty.com.au
