Lifestyle Rural Properties

Cherry Creek, Blackbutt  QLD  4306 – $1,350,000

History

The Blackbutt area was first settled in the 1840s, the town taking its name from eucalyptus piluralis, a handsome, smooth-trunked gum that grows tall and whose wood was much prized by early timber-getters for its fine appearance and durability as a top-class flooring and construction timber.

Property Details

Tenure: Freehold, Lot 2 on RP 175614  Parish of Emu Creek.

Location: 10 minutes south of Blackbutt in the Belfour Ranges, 155 km from Brisbane, 122 km from Sunshine Coast.

Rainfall: 855mm annual precipitation, Blackbutt P.O. 100 year average.

Area: 89.03 hectares (190 acres). A ‘bow-tie’ land configuration with the homestead at the knot and bordered on the south side of Cherry Creek Road by Benarkin State Forest. The property consists of the following areas –

• Big paddock
• Middle paddock
• Small Macadamia plantation
• Island paddock
• Sunset Hill paddock
• Scrub ( 2 main areas with covenant title restrictions on clearing)
• Two sheds area
• Fenced orchard and veggie garden with chook house
• Fenced pool/pool house area
• House, garden and driveways

Approx. 55% of the property has been cleared. Large eucalyptus, tallowwood and ironbarks predominate along the creeks’ banks. The land slopes gently from Cherry Creek Road to the creek and similarly towards the other creeks on the northern side of the property. The high point is the western edge at 460 metres above sea level and lowest point is the south-eastern corner at 400 metres.

Sheds: 1 x large 3 bay Hay Shed. Electricity and water connected. 1 x 18m x 6m large alloy Machinery Shed.

Water Storage: Garden – watered from 25,000litre concrete tank, fed from the bore.

House – 3 tanks total of 90,000 litres rainwater storage. 15,000 litre tank under house, fed directly from roof. A fall of 20mm will fill this tank, so great is the area of the roof! 25,000 litre tank fed by shed roof, connected to tank under the house and the third tank, topped up as needed. 50,000 litre tank by the chook run, fed by the other two tanks and connected to house.

House: The century old Queenslander has an interior of original timber VJ walls and ceilings with wide 6” Hoop Pine flooring. The roof is corrugated iron fitted with leaf guards to all the gutters. The ceilings are fully lined with insulwool insulation. A satellite roof dish provides broadband and TV access. A newly renovated kitchen designed by leading architect John Railton, provides a modern and efficient kitchen with a separate dining room that has a stand- alone Osburn cast iron wood burning fire. Adjacent to the dining room is a Snug/TV room that has an attached storage room. The spacious living room can be closed off with two sliding doors and has a full length bay window that looks out to the garden. All 4 bedrooms are spacious with built-in clothes storage, with reverse cycle air conditioning units for both summer and winter comfort and en suite bathrooms. A split air conditioning system has been installed to cover the common rooms. A large study at the front of the house could double as a 5^th bedroom. A second study has access to 2 of the bedrooms. A short hallway foyer leads to the front door and the commodious verandah that extends to 3 sides of the house. A dining table and chairs for 10 persons, snooker table, breakfast table and chairs for 4 with large cane chairs and lounge together with a gas barbecue furnish this large entertaining area.

The two garages have space for garden tools, additional property vehicles and work benches with the one attached to the house also containing the laundry and freezer.

Pool and Garden: Fenced in-ground 10metre saltwater pool with filtration and chlorination system. Bush pool house with wooden deck.

The main lawn area provides a picturesque view of the homestead from the main entrance and its multi-car parking space. Rockeries fringe the lawn, planted with hardy plant varieties, together with both winter and summer bulbs.

Most visitors arrive on the gravelled back driveway, passing bougainvillea on one side and on the other the fenced citrus orchard, picking up the heavy scent of pink jasmine. The garden bed on the left carries several traditional rose bushes and irises, edged by English box. On the creek side of the detached garage, 4 climbing old-fashioned roses cover a trellis, under planted with herbs, geranium and lavender. Throughout the garden, paths lead to different areas and aspects of this country wonderland.

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Jonzun Lee
RE/MAX
Phone: (07) 3510 5222
Mobile: 0418 885 708

1022 Haylocks Rd, Promisedland – $795000

Absolute privacy and tranquillity

• 4.5 hours north of Brisbane – 35 minutes from Bundaberg.

• 44 hectares of natural bushland dominated by iconic grass trees, gums and ironbarks – wide diversity of bird and native wildlife.

• Uniquely styled north facing home designed to capture the stunning water and bushland views – positioned high above the Burnett River and enjoying year round river breezes.

• Totally flood-free with easy access to one of Queensland’s largest rivers.

• Absolute privacy and tranquillity.

• Great fishing, boating and other watersport activities.

• Mains power, landline telephone, satellite internet and unlimited domestic water supply.

• Potential to create a range of business opportunities (artists’/therapists’ retreat, luxury cabins, B and B, adventure park).

Stunning riverfront property on the Burnett River, Queensland

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Contact Dianne Read (owner) (07) 4153 6077 or (0413) 305 464

d.read47@hotmail.com.au

or

Vicki Hodges of PRD Nationwide (07) 4155 5066 or (0407) 962 669 vicki@prdbundaberg.com.au

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21 Parklands Ct, Kurwongbah – $1,350,000

Ever dream of that one place that not only takes your breath away, but allows you to revel in a rural lifestyle that’s befitting of the fantasy that you believe you deserve? I have and I think everyone has. Well every now and then a property comes along that enables the future buyer  to actually live their dream.  Such a property has now hit the market. This is not just a magnificent home on a large sprawling property, but a lifestyle choice, one that most of us dare to dream of.

Here we have a country residence that has the appeal of a british manor , but only a mere 10 minutes to suburbia and nestled among a myriad of native trees and surrounded by other large acreage blocks.  Such a property is deserving of much more than the understated price tag that the current owners have graciously decided to place on it.

As you drive into the grand driveway that has been nestled between two rows of hedges and leads down to the roundabout that is surrounded by gardens, you suddenly realize you’re in another world. Is this really mine, you ask? Well it could be.

Looking to your left as you drive down the driveway, a huge American ranch barn awaits. Such a giant barn could be used  for whatever you wish. Maybe a massive garage for your car collection, or a horse stable for your upcoming Melbourne cup winner and his stable mates. Three phase power has been connected so as to enable its owner  to make whatever purpose become a reality. Attached to the American barn is a large shed currently being used as a giant workshop and yet another large shed with 2 bays to use for whatever your imagination can dream up.

Horses are very prominent in this area with most neighbours owning one or more.  A horse staging area is located at the back of your property and you have easy access to “Slickers” stud farm and horse riding facility which is a stones throw from the property.

For entertaining of friends or colleagues, an outdoor entertaining area that looks like it belongs in a botanical garden or at least a garden magazine awaits.  The in-ground  saltwater pool is accompanied by a pool house which has the facilities of a full blown kitchen and bathroom, great for entertaining many of your closest friends, family, business associates or neighbours.

For the horticulturist in all of us, a vegetable garden is in full swing along with extensive landscaping that can be kept green all year round by the full in ground irrigation system that is run in zones by the large multi-stage pump from your very own dam.

All of this pales in comparison to the expansive and well appointed home that resides on this property. The features of which are endless. If size matters, then this home should make you the envy of all your friends. Boasting  5 large bedrooms,  2 of which have separate ensuites. The master bedroom occupies a huge area and has an extremely large walk-in robe and ensuite. In addition there are 3 large family areas, formal dining and formal lounge, billiard room including 10 x 5 slate billiard table, media room with projector, large study, craft room, powder room, store room and a 4 car garage. Attached to the garage is a room suitable for a granny flat containing large bedroom/lounge with split system air-con and adjoining storeroom with kitchenette and powder room.

Extra features including security system complete with security alarm and security cameras, smart wiring throughout house for TV, Foxtel and wireless internet to all areas and bedrooms, vacuum maid and a commander phone system are all part of this total package.

You could never want for more than this property provides. Its time to take control of your life and live the dream, not dream of living.

Features include:

• 5 Large Bedrooms with master and teenagers retreat being massive, both have ensuites and walk-in robes
• Formal Dining & Formal Lounge
• 3 Bathrooms with spa baths
• 3 massive family areas
• Large modern renovated kitchen with gas cook top and canopy range hood ducted externally
• Media Room with overhead projector
• 2 Study Rooms, one used as a craft room
• Billiard Room including 10 x 5 slate billiard table
  • Adjoining  large rumpus room with granny flat capability combining storeroom with kitchenette and powder room
  • 2 Storerooms
  • 4 Car lock-up garage
  • Security alarm system with security cameras linked to recorders
  • Smart wiring throughout home for music, TV, Foxtel and wireless internet to all areas and bedrooms
  • Commander phone system
  • Pool house with fully contained kitchen and toilet as well as outdoor shower and split system air conditioner
  • Sparkling in-ground saltwater pool with waterfall and spa nook
  • Covered alfresco area with fan
  • Fully ducted air conditioning
  • Vacuum maid
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  • Full in-ground irrigation system in zones run by large multi-stage pump from on site dam
  • 2 in-ground large concrete water tanks with submersible pump
  • 2 x 22,000 litre above ground poly-tanks with large onga pump
  • 5,000 litre colourbond garden tank
  • ½ sized horse staging area

For an inspection of this unbelievable property call Kevin on 0431 725 494 and prepare to be impressed.

Paperbark is an exceptionally rare property that would leave even the most discerning buyer more than satisfied. Situated on 40 acres of lush green paddocks which include a huge spring fed dam; stunning tropical gardens and a 560 metre airstrip, the 1000 sqm home features a state of the art kitchen; 5 ensuited bedrooms; an office; a huge games room; wine cellar for 900 bottles; a 10 seater cinema; a fully equipped gymnasium with steam room; an enormous machinery shed; 3 aircraft hangars; a helicopter landing pad; a 1 bedroom manager’s residence and a beautiful pool with Balinese cabana and 10 seater spa.

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