Lifestyle changers seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle in harmony with nature this is for you!
Eco-tourism potential, subject to local authority regulations.
The total tranquillity and breathtaking natural beauty of Mt Glenhowden Park reminded its long-term owner of their previous residence in Africa.
A little over 300 acres, surrounded by mountains and forest in the Somerset Regions stunning Brisbane River Valley.
Roaring Season takes place annually in Autumn and this property is home to roaming Red Deer… If hunting is your thing … No need to leave home!
An abundance of native wildlife including platypus, koalas, wallabies, and more than 230 species of birds also reside at Mt Glenhowden Park – it is a veritable nature lovers sanctuary.
Mt Glenhowden Park is well equipped for business or pleasure. It is easy to call home or to slip away to on the weekend. For the creative soul, there is so much here to inspire whether a keen photographer, landscape painter/sketcher, writer, or musician, the surrounds and serenity foster and nurture your creativity. Currently used by an internationally renowned sculptor who has created such works as the life-size Red Deer Stag in bronze, which proudly stands at the Somerset Regional Gallery. The potential of the space is great with infrastructure presenting a host of opportunities.
Built in 1980 by Bushland Homes of Buderim, the homestead is a charming lowset log-cabin lodge style etched in to the slope of Mt Glenhowden, surveyed as the highest peak in the district. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, lounge/dining, kitchen and screened alfresco verandah, a breezeway separates the main home from a self-contained guest suite, which could also be used as the master bedroom.
The rustic ambience of the home the style perfectly complements the landscape. Established, easy care gardens are designed to attract birds & butterflies and feature grevilleas, aloes, bromeliads and a host of large, well established fruit and garden trees.
In addition to the home, there is a complex of sheds, including a 6m x 9m machinery shed, the scene is set for creative pursuits and ease of storage.
A host of tanks store rainwater harvested from the large roof span. Permanent water is available from the Emu Creek frontage (one of Queenslands longest creeks) and a 5 Ha licence to irrigate is also included. Two additional storage dams on the property ensure water supply is not an issue.
Infrastructure includes the perimeter being completely fenced for cattle and additionally 30 acres of seven-foot high deer fencing with multiple gates.
Located with an accessible radius of Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Kingaroy, Ipswich and Dalby, this is the ultimate rural lifestyle with absolute privacy and peace, without complete isolation.
Mt Glenhowden Park is being offered to the market for the first time since the owners purchased this parcel of land in 1978, it could be many decades before it is available again.
KEY FEATURES:
Just over 300 acres Brisbane River Valley, framed by valleys, Emu Creek, mountains,
permanent water supply, idyllic landscape
Custom-built log-cabin style home 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, cosy lounge & dining, fully screened verandah, studio, office, 4 car accommodation
Raked timber ceilings with exposed beams, air-conditioning, slate tiled floors, slow combustion fireplace, full length verandah.
Satellite NBN connection – House & Sheds
Separate building with multiple-sized workshops with pitched roofs, power & shelving + self-contained office with kitchenette & bathroom
Established, easy care gardens around home, 4 x water tanks, 2 x dams, 6 x 9m machinery shed, septic + other infrastructure
Perimeter completely fenced for cattle + 30 acres of deer fencing
Private, tranquil & picturesque deer, hundreds of species of birdlife, and an abundance of native wildlife
Unique property would make fabulous country weekender or permanent lifestyle change
130 kilometres from Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast or Toowoomba and 100 kms to Maleny. Within 25 kms to Kilcoy or Toogoolawah townships, 10 kms to local stores.
* This property is being sold without a price and therefore a price guide cannot be provided. The website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for functionality purposes. *