Sitting on 40 acres of beautiful land surrounded by rolling hills & the majestic mountains of the Scenic Rim, this quality north-facing 4-bedroom steel-framed home also features a studio/cottage for dual living and a seasonal creek which runs for most of the year. The property is extremely private and peaceful and is fully off-grid, a rare mountain paradise. There is access to unlimited potable natural spring water from the 100m deep aquifer and a brand new powerful 10kw solar system generating up to 40kwh a day with plenty of battery storage and no electricity bills for decades including ongoing technical support from Solahart and Red Earth. No expense has been spared with brand-new Mitsubishi aircons, gas oven, gas hot water system, plumbing/gas/electrical upgrades including new downpipes and water filters throughout. The wraparound deck has been repaved and offers ample outdoor living space. The land around the home has undergone a metamorphosis with a full property clean-up, new fencing, gravel driveway, new outdoor entertainment area & landscaped irrigated gardens.
The main residence, freshly painted inside and out, has cathedral ceilings and a large open-plan central dining & lounge room. The Mitsubishi split system aircon supplies perfect climate control in the entire home. The kitchen features stainless steel benches, smooth pull-out drawers and generous storage space throughout. It has a brand-new gas oven, new high pull-out kitchen tap with spray function and under sink water filters. The spacious bathroom has an oversize sink, high-pressure shower, new tap and new toilet. The master bedroom is airconditioned and adjoins an additional office/bedroom, which can be converted into an ensuite. All bedrooms are sizeable with high ceilings and ceiling fans.
The powered 30m2 studio/cottage is fully separate from the main house and offers a multitude of options for dual living and additional space. It can be used as a studio, teenage retreat, an additional living area for family, friends or for yoga retreats. The studio/cottage can also be rented out.
Walking down to the seasonal creek opens up a whole new world of beautiful 14-metre-tall bamboo, blue gums, ancient boulders, small caves, swimming holes & cascading waterfalls. This is truly wonderful divine land.
The property is located between Brisbane & Toowoomba, making a comfortable commute to both locations and additionally Ipswich, Rosewood, Laidley & Plainland, possible.
This is a powerful investment opportunity as blocks of land of this size between Brisbane & Toowoomba in Ipswich/the Scenic Rim are becoming increasingly rare. This property is surrounded by $1M properties in a strongly increasing rural market and will offer a great return on investment as a family home or as an investment property, with the potential to generate a rental income for both the main residence and the studio/cottage.
With access to unlimited solar energy & water to grow food, this property can be 100% self-sustaining.
Features:
• 4-bedroom steel-framed home with cathedral ceilings and separate 30m2 studio/cottage/granny flat for dual living
• Fully off-grid and self-sufficient with no electricity bills, free energy, for decades: brand-new massive 10kw Solahart-Red Earth BushChook solar system easily supports a large family, generating up to 40kwh daily, with 16kwh of battery storage for rainy days and room for 16kwh of extra storage. Your off-grid journey is supported by the teams at Solahart and Red Earth, including a real-time app and technical support.
• Two Brand new Mitsubishi split system aircons, gas oven and gas hot water system, with upgraded plumbing (taps, sinks, pipes, toilet), gas & electricals, including water filters, throughout
• Open wood fireplace for the cooler months and outdoor fire areas
• Unlimited potable natural spring bore water from a 100m deep aquifer to a 3000-litre tank, easily filled with one click of a button, filtered to perfection
• Seasonal creek which runs most of the year featuring ancient boulders, small caves, waterfalls and swimming holes. Beautiful rolling hills at the front & 650-metre high majestic Scenic Rim mountains at the back of the property
• Fully fenced massive backyard with high quality 5-foot fence, secure for all size dogs and kids. The entire property is additionally fully fenced and has an upgraded 140m gravel driveway with drainage.
• Powered 5x4m workshop which also houses the bore pump
• Extra 2nd outside composting toilet - 'loo with a view'
• Shed 8x3m (can be powered)
• Garden shed 1.6x1.3m including outdoor shower
• Aviary 1.5x1.5m & old chicken coop 10x8m
• Luscious soil with new easy irrigation for all gardens, which include banana plants, mulberries, grapes, blueberries, passionfruit, finger lime, pumpkins, flowers, many natives etc. 30 free plants from Ipswich Council every year included.
• Outdoor entertainment areas with stunning views
• Highly diverse flora & fauna, including 14m high bamboo, blue gums, wallabies and kangaroos, parrots
• At 210 metre ground elevation, the property is completely flood-free
• Mobile service via Telstra & high-speed internet via Starlink
• Parcels get delivered at the front gate and general post to the mailbox along Hodges Rd
• Bin service at the front of Hodges Rd
• Hodges Rd is in excellent condition is grated approximately once a year
• In Grandchester & Laidley school catchments
• World-class dining, accommodation & mountain biking at Spicers Hidden Vale luxury retreat 10 minutes away, among many other retreat options in the local area
• Many national parks & nature reserves in the area
Conveniently located within Ipswich Council & the Scenic Rim state district between Brisbane & Toowoomba, making many commutes possible:
Grandchester 15 minutes
Laidley 20 minutes
Rosewood 25 minutes
Plainland 25 minutes
Ipswich 45 minutes
Brisbane 60 minutes
Toowoomba 60 minutes
Property features:
- Air conditioning
- Off-grid solar system
- Building size: 150m²
- Fully fenced
- Car spaces: 2
- Land size: 40 acres/16 hectares
- Living areas: 2
- Open fireplace
- Outdoor entertaining area
- Powered workshop
- Powered shed
Disclaimer:
Whilst every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the details in this advertisement, For Sale By Owner (forsalebyowner.com.au Pty Ltd) cannot guarantee its correctness. Prospective buyers or tenants need to take such action as is necessary, to satisfy themselves of any pertinent matters.
Features
Fireplace(s), Entertainment Area, Garden, Garden Shed, Quiet Location, Views, Nature Property, Air Conditioning, Grey Water System, Deck, Formal Lounge, Heating, Modern Bathroom, Modern Kitchen, Separate Dining Room, Pet Friendly, Storage Area, Gas Enabled, Study, Workshop, Solar Panels, Living Area, Rumpus Room, Fully Fenced
