It is a heaven to those who enjoy both rural and urban lifestyles. Located high in the prime position of Purga region, this award winning vineyard is set on approx.49 acres (18.37 hectares ) of private property (“The Ironbarks”), situated to the south-west of Brisbane and conveniently located on Middle Road, which runs off the Cunningham Highway. The development of the Ipswich by-pass road places the property within 40 minutes of the Brisbane CBD. And 15 minutes of Ipswich.
“The Ironbarks” offers a huge residential house and a wine tasting house plus more including equipment, on the property and a 30+ years old vineyard with approx. 8 acres presently under grape and two water dams providing irrigation to the vineyard. ,”The Ironbarks” has great potential for future expansion eg, the vineyard and cabin accommodation .
The residential house on the property offers 4 large bedroom (master with en-suites and walk-in robe), spacious open living encompasses formal loungewith fire place, formal dining, family room and contemporary kitchen.
The “Ironbark Ridge Vineyard” was established in 1984. Currently there are approx. 8 acres under grape with 10 different variety of plantings (total of 4760 plantings as of April 2013) and produces quality, premium wine which is enjoyed by everyone. While 1992 marked the opening of cellar door sales at “The Ironbarks”, together with the new release of a second label known as “Nelson’s Ridge”. The Ironbark has received over 40 awards for its high quality premium wines.
With its close proximity to Brisbane, the Ironbark Ridge Vineyard has experienced steady growth over the years and in more recent times, its expansion of its operations has placed it in good stead to meet the demands of a growing market place.
Lying on top of Nelson’s Ridge, “The Ironbarks” overlooks the city of Ipswich to the north-east and in the evening, further to the north, the glow of lights from the Brisbane CBD lights up the horizon. With Flinders Mountain nestled among the rolling hills to the south-east,