"THE HISTORICAL DERREEN HOMESTEAD" is on the market! It is centrally located on the Southern Downs QLD with 160 acres situated on Lord John Creek.
The majestic homestead is stunning in numerous aspects from the existing circa 1870 sandstone cottage through to the sweeping 3 mtr*, 3/4 wrap around verandas of the Queenslander extension to the front, with stunning views to the Great Dividing Range. The historic "DERREEN" Queenslander homestead comes with history of the bygone era and presents itself with unlimited opportunities.
This property has remained in the same family for over 100 years dating back to when this property was a part of the 'Derreen, Lord John Swamp' district - running a productive grazing and cultivation enterprise.
Homestead
*Five bedroom timber Queenslander and sandstone cottage incorporated into one, recently updated, open space kitchen with eat in dining room, sun room, large formal lounge/dining with separate lounge room, 1 bathroom
*Main bedroom with separate seating area
*Most bedrooms with French door access to verandas
*Polished timber floor boards and new carpet throughout
*2 fireplaces
*Homestead has the original RAYBURN 3 oven wood stove, in excellent condition, (needing new Flu)
*Upstairs attic/loft, old servant quarters, (stripped out) featuring attic/dormer windows
*Established lawn and trees with a fenced yard and garden shed
Location & Services
*15mins* East of Warwick, *20mins to Killarney, *1hr 20mins to Toowoomba, *1hr 45mins west of Brisbane
*1hr 25min* to Wellcamp (Brisbane West) airport
*All weather roads
*Primary and Secondary schools close by
*NBN Internet, Mobile phone coverage & landline in place
*Close to Warwick, a major livestock selling centre
Country
*64.83 ha, 160 acres*
*Elevated lightly timbered grazing leading down to fertile self-mulching alluvial creek flats
*Covered in improved & native pastures and herbage
*contour bank
*65* acres of prime x-cultivation
*weather access
Fencing/paddocks
*All fencing is in stock proof condition
*Eight paddocks and one holding paddock
*Abundance of feed
Sheds
*Combined - 2 stand wool shed with all the old original features and untold history, including overhead gear and old timber wool table, 2 bay car garage, Workshop, large machinery/hay shed
*Dog Run/chook pen
Water
*5000 gal rain water tank
*Water sourced from Lord John Creek creek via windmill, pumps to 1300 tank.
*Gravity feeds to house, garden and water troughs
*Creek frontage with semi & permanent waterholes
*Old bore disused, power close by
Rainfall - 700ml* on average.
"Derreen Homestead" - Is presently carrying an abundance of high-quality feed. There is a perfect balance of shaded ridge country and alluvial creek flats. This unique property would suit anyone wanting a country rural lifestyle, with a lovely historical home & water security.
For an inspection to appreciate what is on offer, please call Jodie Hughes 0434 400 751 or Angus Corke on 0427 288 455.
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