It looks like something out of a science fiction film but this modern mansion is nestled in prehistoric Australian rainforest and suspended over it's own lake... Just watch out for crocodiles. On the market for an enormous $15 million, this property is located within 73 acres of Daintree Rainforest and fringes over 600 metres of Far North Queensland beachfront. Whilst it's unusual design resembles an alien spaceship, the home was inspired by an Australian stamp, with six bedroom pods placed at the end of six fingers. A mansion that resembles an alien spaceship in the rain forest of Far North Queensland is on the market for $15 million . It was designed by architect Charles Wright and won The Australian Institute of Architects House of the Year for Queensland in 2014 . Although resembling a spaceship, it was actually inspired by stamps with the pool even being modelled off the 'One Pound Jimmy' Stamp . The property boasts six bedrooms, six bathrooms, five balconies, a 2400 bottle cellar and a helipad 100 metres from the house . The six bedrooms are placed in pods at the end of each 'arm' of the house, with five fitted with their own balconies . Designed by Port Douglas architect Charles Wright, the property won The Australian Institute of Architects House of the Year for Queensland in 2014. Although it has been on the market for over a year, real estate agents believe this is the year the property will sell. According to the Cairns Post, Raine and Horne Port Douglas Mossman agent David Cotton feels confident 2015 will be the year for the unique home to find owners. The property, called 'Alkira,' which is Aboriginal for bright and sunny, features six bedrooms, six bathrooms, five balconies and three garage spots. Located at 3726 Cape Tribulation Rd in Daintree, Queensland, the house and land is the only place in the world where two World Heritage listings intersect. It has been on the market for over a year, but Port Douglas real estate agents believe this is the year the property will sell . The property, called 'Alkira,' which is Aboriginal for bright and sunny was a tiresome five years in the making . The home is suspended over a man made lake and looks as if it is sitting on a lily pad, creating a unique experience . At 3726 Cape Tribulation Rd in Daintree, Queensland, the property is the only place in the world where two World Heritage listings intersect . The Daintree is located 111 kilometres north of Cairns and contains over 1200 square kilometres of rainforest . The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area are both covered by the expanse of the land and make for ethereal surroundings. Private boardwalks are strewn through the jungle-like terrain and facilitate the viewing of the rarest form of vine forest found in the Wet Tropics Heritage area. The property also boasts a helipad, located 100 metres from the house, for those who want to arrive a bit quicker than the two hour drive from Cairns international airport. The home was five years in the making and recently hit the small screen when it appeared on 'Better Homes and Gardens.' It's unusual design has placed the enormous house on a man-made lake and appears to float like a lily pad with it's arms outstretched. The stainless steel Miele kitchen is fitted with state of the art appliances, containing electric Teppanyaki grills, barbeques and a Pyrolytic Oven . Raine and Horne Port Douglas Mossman agent David Cotton feels confident that 2015 will be the year for the unique home to find owners. Alkira is also fitted out with rare local rainforest timbers, Chillagoe marble and an enormous open air theatre . Alkira harvests rainwater from the entire roofline of the house and deposits it into a 250 kilolitre tank buried underground . The Daintree is located 111 kilometres north of Cairns and contains over 1200 square kilometres of rainforest. This makes it the largest continuous rainforest in Australia. While the modern appearance screams advanced utilities, its innovative design also allows the property to utilise natural resources. Alkira harvests rainwater from the entire roofline of the house and deposits it into a 250 kilolitre tank buried underground in the centre of the house. The water reservoir acts as a massive cooling device and along with solar paneling along the roofline, the property is vastly eco-friendly . The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area are both covered by the expanse of the land . The Chillagoe marble is a natural stone found locally in Cairns and is strewn throughout the home . Private boardwalks are strewn through the jungle-like terrain and facilitate the viewing of the rarest form of vine forest . This water reservoir acts as a massive cooling device and along with solar paneling along the roofline, the property is vastly eco-friendly while still being kept at a comfortable temperature all year round. The stainless steel Miele kitchen is fitted with state of the art appliances, containing electric Teppanyaki grills, barbeques, a Pyrolytic Oven with a rotisserie and a custom walk-in cool room. For the wine lovers, a wine cellar with room for 2400 bottles and is temperature-controlled is at your fingertips. Alkira is also fitted out with rare local rainforest timbers, Chillagoe marble and an enormous open air theatre with an 84 inch LED TV and surround sound.
A mansion in the rainforest of Far North Queensland resembling a spaceship is on the market for $15 million .
The property called Alkira, sits on 73 acres of Daintree Rainforest and fringes over 600 metres of beachfront .
Designed by architect Charles Wright, it won Australian Institute of Architects House of the Year for the state in 2014 .
It boasts six bedrooms, six bathrooms, five balconies, a 2400 bottle cellar and a helipad 100 metres from the house .