A Piece of Brisbane Valley History - 712.1ha (1759.63 acres) 'Glenhowden' can now be the showpiece of your property portfolio and very few have had the pleasure of calling 'Glenhowden' home, a property steeped in Queensland's history. The property provides the ideal in country living with close proximity to Brisbane, a terrific environment to entertain at any level as well as providing a quiet place to unwind and reflect. With scale, water, infrastructure and quality pastures making the property a productive beef producer. The market rarely offers properties with history of this size and accessibility.
'Glenhowden' boasts a beautifully presented 4 bedroom homestead that was built in 1875, in previous years it has been renovated by master craftsmen and one of Brisbane's top interior designers, and set amongst beautiful, easy-care grounds. The extensive grounds have shady trees, a tennis court, water features and a large pond plus garaging for two vehicles and storage. The homestead comes fully furnished and presents a special ambience of space, air and elegance which features three bathrooms, large formal and informal living areas, carpeted and polished floors, VJ internal, fireplace and spacious four meter... show more verandahs plus Alfresco and Cabana bbq area. 'Glenhowden' has another 2 houses, one being a 3 bedroom managers cottage with a full length deck overlooking Emu Creek, double lock up garage and double carport. The other home offers outstanding views towards Emu Creek and surrounding mountains, this home is in need of renovation.
'Glenhowden' is seriously well equipped for business and pleasure. The property has 5 klm of double creek frontage to Emu Creek with many permanent waterholes , 5 dams and a bore. A 20ha irrigation licence enables irrigation of river flats with underground mains and hydrant points, approx. 60 ha of improved creek front pasture with the balance of land being lightly undulating forest country rising to steeper timbered ridges. Extensive stock water trough system supples water throughout the property. The property has the capacity to run 200 breeders and their progeny and is currently operating as a Droughtmaster Stud. Seven 25,000 litre tanks supply domestic water and irrigation of the grounds is by underground mains supply. Fencing on the property is to a high standard.
'Glenhowden' has good infrastructure with a large set of steel cattle yards with covered vet crush facilities situated on an elevated position on the Northern side of the homestead making easy access for mustering. There is an older set of timber cattle yards on the southern side of Emu Creek which are usable but not needed. Other infrastructure such as a large machinery/hay shed, horse yards, stables and tack room makes 'Glenhowden' more than just a lifestyle property.
'Glenhowden' is being offered to the market for the third time in 150 years. From the time you gaze over the property while driving up the meandering treed entrance, you will feel this is home. Explore the red deer habitat and experience the flora and fauna of your own back yard. This is very much a lifestyle/business choice and is offered for sale due to changing owners commitments. 'Glenhowden' is being offered to the market on a W.I.W.O. basis with a full list of stock and plant available on request....
