Indooroopilly – is located down a private country road, perched high in the hills behind Berry with commanding views to Wedding Cake Mountain and Wattamolla Valley.

This 41 ha (105 acre) property is completely secluded providing total privacy yet only 10 minutes drive from Berry Township or Kangaroo Valley.

This exclusive mountain retreat was originally built by writer and poet Barbara Blackman (whom was previously married to artist Charles Blackman) and her then partner Marcel Veldhoven as a nurturing cultural escape. It soon became a universal gathering place for like minded philosophers, writers, poets, artists, performers and the literary set.

Evolved from the land itself, the home is hand built and integrates the tapestry of textures such as mud bricks, paddock rocks, local timber and a unique temple like roofline which makes Indooroopilly one of the most interesting and individual places in the area.

Eighteen months ago the property enjoyed a magnificent transformation; practical improvements, major renovations and restoration work was carried out on the home, whilst not detracting at all from the ambience and uniqueness of the home.

Each custodian has taken enormous responsibility and pride in adding their generational insight, lifting the property to the luxurious level it now enjoys whilst keeping true to the original vision and integrity of the property.

The main home now consists of five bedrooms, plus loft, three bathrooms, separate dining room and lounge with open fireplace, and a huge games room with its own performance stage and bar overlooking the pool area.

A separate 2 story house consists of 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining and lounge room. There are a further 2 stand alone cottages also on the property.

Outside there are expansive outdoor entertaining decks and sandstone surrounds, a kids cubby house with swings and slide, plus a large in ground pool and surrounding deck. A number of beautiful bushwalks are also available on the property; one such walk meanders peacefully through the rainforest for a kilometre, passing through a private oasis before reaching a cleared paddock with magnificent views, all within the confines of this property.

Indooroopilly is in a world of its own. It’s a place to relax and soothes the soul, making it the perfect holiday escape for you. Alternatively, combine your enjoyment of the property with holiday letting to earn an income at the same time (last financial year the property earned in excess of $125,000 from holiday letting).

This property is definitely one of a kind.