Arrive at White Waltham and enter another world. Amidst the established parklands, an elegant home and summerhouse grace 306 metres of riverfront. Two tennis courts, swimming pool, pool house, orchard, and caretaker’s home denote exceptional living and entertaining. This breathtaking estate has been over 50 years in the making.

Here is a home that will remain in the hearts of your family and friends. A place of long summer afternoons on the pool terrace; winter nights around the fire; stargazing from the riverbank; tennis games; cricket matches; and evenings in the summerhouse.

White Waltham is named after a British airfield in picturesque Berkshire countryside that played a key role in World War II. A previous owner flew over the airfield during his time as a RAAF pilot. White Waltham continues the legacy of beauty and freedom.

MAIN HOUSE

The main house, with its New England Farmhouse elegance, was designed by renowned architects Martin Wilson and Blair Wilson in the 1950s. Beautifully renovated and extended, the home showcases exceptional architectural and interior design. It is an exemplar of understated luxury.

Feel the quiet grandeur of soaring vaulted timber ceilings, glass panelled walls, three fireplaces and solid American oak floors.

The selection of materials is exquisite. At every turn there are silk lined walls, wool carpets and bespoke solid American oak joinery.

The large kitchen and family room is the heart of the home. It is a sublime and unforgettable space with a glass conservatory. You can see through to the river, across the sandstone pool terrace and lawns to the sky.

A comprehensive suite of Gaggenaue appliances teamed with granite benchtops and a Calacutta Oro marble benchtop is a chef’s delight.

Beautiful rooms flow from one to the other yet provide separate spaces formal lounge, formal dining, private study, music room, billiards and wine tasting room.

At the end of each day, soak up the tranquillity of the master bedroom pavilion designed by architect Robert Froud. Step through a glass link to arrive at the private retreat. Take in the calming views of the river from the terrace. Walk barefoot across the tumbled limestone floors. Settle in by the fireplace. Immerse in the beauty of the solid timber panelling. Relish your own space in his and hers ensuites and dressing rooms. Slip into the luxurious steam shower as a perfect end to the day.

Five more bedrooms and four more bathrooms feature quality finishes. The pool bathroom has a western red cedar sauna. The former master bedroom has a fireplace, ensuite and a verandah overlooking the pool terrace and river.

SUMMERHOUSE

The summerhouse is an easy walk along the riverbank from the main house. Set against the backdrop of the river and towering river gums, it is so inviting it appears like a mirage.

Designed as an entertaining pavilion by architect Peter Smith, the summerhouse references the main house, while being reminiscent of the luxury lodges of New Zealand.

The beauty of sandstone, bluestone, marble and solid oak throughout the summerhouse lifts the spirits. The gentle swinging of the punkah’s French canvas panels creates a blur of blue, green and yellow stripes. The long table beckons. Glass doors open out to the terrace where a sandstone firepit conjures nights under the stars.

Here is an idyllic space for celebrations large and small a festive lunch, a special dinner, a milestone party.

A stunning Gaggenaue kitchen and his and hers bathrooms are at one end of the summerhouse, while at the other end is a study surrounded by glass walls framing the view of the river.

TENNIS COURTS

Two championship size tennis courts are set amidst the parklands. One is a hard court, while the other is a synthetic grass court with floodlights and a tennis pavilion for that post-match drink.

PARKLANDS

80 year old river gums stand alongside giant kauri pines, poincianas, jacarandas, frangipanis, bloodwoods, and bottlebrush trees amidst sprawling lawns.

Over 100 bougainvilleas feature from the summerhouse to the main gate. Mature myrtle trees infuse the breeze with their lemon scent. The orchard bears oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit. An olive grove has been established next to the summerhouse.

The formal gardens of White Waltham bring enchantment. Roses grow in a circular garden. Hedging encircles a viewing deck. A Moreton Bay fig tree is encircled by stone benches. Each season the air fills with different floral fragrances.

All year around there is birdsong as White Waltham is home to many bird species including rosellas, king parrots and kookaburras.

The estate has town water, a 10,000 litre rainwater tank and a bore with holding tanks totalling 700,000 litres. The irrigation system can water every area of the estate.

CARETAKER’S HOUSE AND GARDENER’S SHED

The three bedroom brick and tile home features five lockup garages, a wash bay, a rainwater tank and a gardener’s shed.

MAGNIFICENT LIFE

To find a riverfront estate the calibre of White Waltham is rare. This magnificent life on 5.2 hectares is close to schools, school buses, shops and Moggill Pony Club and is an easy drive or bus ride to the city. Your family can be the one to continue White Waltham’s legacy of beauty and freedom. Do not delay your inspection.

FEATURES

5.2 hectares of parklands with 306 metres of riverfront
Riverfront, architect designed house and summerhouse
Riverfront pool and pool house
2 tennis courts and tennis pavilion
Caretaker’s house and shed
Town water, tank water, bore water
Close to primary schools, shops, pony club
School buses for private and public schools
Easy drive to CBD approx 22 km and 30 mins to Brisbane Airport

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