16-18 Macdonnell Road,
Tamborine Mountain, QLD 4272

Positioned at the gateway to Tamborine Mountain's most visited precinct, this landmark Queenslander presents a rare and highly versatile commercial opportunity. Set on a prominent 2,598sqm corner-feel site just steps from Gallery Walk and posited between ample amounts of parking, the property combines scale, character architecture, and multi-level functionality - ideal for operators seeking a truly distinctive space in one of the region's strongest tourism and lifestyle destinations.

Wrapped in deep verandahs and ornate iron lacework, the building offers superb street appeal and immediate recognition. Formerly home to successful retail and hospitality ventures, the layout provides exceptional flexibility across three levels, with multiple entry points, generous display areas, extensive storage, and several adaptable rooms that cater to a wide range of business types.

The lower level, is a live-in residence, includes stone flooring, a generous home-style kitchen, bathroom, laundry, study, dining and three bedrooms, as well as direct access to external terraces and an undercover parking bay. The upper level, previously utilised for food preparation and retail, features polished hardwood floors, abundant natural light, a commercial kitchen, grand internal volumes, and a series of interconnected rooms ideal for gallery spaces, boutique retail, consulting suites or hospitality concepts. Additional areas include a third-storey attic room, wraparound garden paths, and ample off-street parking.

Whether reimagined as a restaurant, café, gallery, day spa, health and wellbeing centre, boutique retail emporium, event space, or a multi-tenant commercial hub, this property offers adaptability, character, and visibility seldom found on Tamborine Mountain.


KEY COMMERCIAL FEATURES

• Prime 2,598sqm corner-feel site at the doorstep of Gallery Walk

• Aprox. 550sqm of developed area on 3 levels.

• Landmark Queenslander with exceptional architectural presence and tourist appeal

• Flexible three-level layout with multiple access points

• Two kitchens (one commercial) plus additional wet areas

• Expansive indoor spaces suitable for retail, hospitality, gallery, consulting or mixed commercial use

• Multiple verandahs, terraces and alfresco zones ideal for dining, displays, or customer flow

• Generous off-street parking with easy access and turning space

• Large downstairs areas with stone flooring, French doors and garden access

• Upper level with polished hardwood floors and open, airy display spaces

• Third-level attic room suited for office, storage or creative use

• Extensive storage options throughout the building

• High visibility location in one of the Scenic Rim's busiest tourism districts

• Walking distance to cafés, restaurants, boutique shops and local attractions


ZONING & POTENTIAL USES (subject to council approval)

• Versatile Minor Tourism Zoning

• Large 2598sqm block with future development potential (STCA)

• Hospitality (café, restaurant, tea house)

• Retail (boutique, specialty store, design showroom, artisan hub)

• Professional or wellness services (clinic, consulting rooms, day spa, retreat centre)

• Art gallery or creative studio

• Event, workshop or small function space

• Mixed-use commercial with multiple operators

• Destination experience venue


AN OPPORTUNITY RARELY OFFERED

With its scale, character, prestigious position, and future development potential of this large block, 16-18 Macdonnell Road is perfectly suited to operators seeking a signature premises with genuine destination appeal. Few commercial properties on the mountain offer this combination of prominence, heritage charm and adaptable floor space, making it a compelling opportunity for both established businesses and visionary newcomers.

To obtain further details or arrange an inspection, please contact Louis Bartle today. Expressions of interest close Wednesday 10th December 2025.



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