You will literally be 'on top of the world' with 'Ivanleigh'. Located high on the Anduramba Range just outside of Crows Nest, around 700m above sea level, rests this magnificent, architecturally designed home on arguably the most awe-inspiring home site within the entire district. Designed and built specifically to take full advantage of the extensive 270° views that upper reaches of the Brisbane Valley offer, this home is unique and special to say the least. Open plan living, extraordinarily high ceilings along with the use of large glass panes, as well as large windows throughout the home, all culminate to create a light filled, spacious family home. Nestled on the highest point of the 300 acre parcel, with a mixture of lush kikuyu pastures with scattered shade trees, perfect for running stock, through to valleys of spectacular forest timber where the wildlife including Red Deer run wild, 'Ivanleigh' will impress the most discerning buyer...from the grazier to the naturalist.
HOME - Top Floor
* Open Plan Kitchen/Living/Lounge
* 4 Bedrooms
* Family Bathroom + Ensuite
* Eco-Friendly Toilets
* Office
* Walk-In-Robe/Dressing Room
* Store Room
* Butlers Pantry
* Central Breezeway with 20' Ceilings
* Large Glass Panels and Windows
This level of the home must be experienced first hand to really appreciate what is on offer. Several private decks on all sides of the home create an experience that seemingly alters the views from each angle. all for your appreciation. Large treated timber poles and steel girders are the basis of construction with only the poles exposed as features both inside and outside the home. The interior uses timber as a feature, while seen by some as a blank canvas, the home lends itself to many options for those that love to decorate.
Lower Floor
* 3 Separate Rooms to suit many purposes - easily divided into more.
* Kitchenette
* Eco-Friendly Toilet
The current owner's hobby is Quilting and although currently utilised for that purpose, the mind wanders in all directions as you ponder the uses and opportunities appear endless for this area of the home. This could be the best office ever for those with the ability to work from home or an outstanding studio for the budding artist or writer, who would require no further inspiration other than taking in the aforementioned views. For those simply wanting more space for the extended family or be the envy of friends when you're entertaining, then we've got you covered there as well!
SHED
The 15m X 12m American barn is complete with three phase power and fully concreted floor and attached 8m X 6m skillion, covered in on all sides. The style of the shed lends itself to a large boat, caravan, trucks or even a helicopter if required, with a high peak through the middle and large sliding doors at both ends. Four X 5000 gallon (210 000 Litre) rainwater tanks look after the house supply. Adjacent to the shed is a small building with bathroom facilities, very handy for those wanting to utilise part of the shed as a workshop.
WATER
Four large tanks, around 88 000 litres (20 000gallons) easily service the home and a stock trough near the house. Several dams provide for stock.
THE BLOCK
The block consists of 121.4 Ha (300Acres) and is divided into 4 paddocks. Around half of the property is made up of kikuyu scrub country of spectacular gullies and ridges consisting of rich red and chocolate basalt soils which runs into lightly timbered grazing country with dams in most gullies, through to more heavily timbered forest country. Fenced into several paddocks, plus a set of timber cattle yards near the house will suit the grazier. Along with the already naturally established native forest trees, many timber varieties were hand planted years ago and now offer particular beauty to all areas of the block.
'Ivanleigh' could easily be your own private retreat for friends or family or just as easily expanded upon to create a farmstay, holiday/weekend accommodation, wedding or function venue...all located under 10 minutes from Crows Nest and around 40 minutes from Toowoomba, 2 hours from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
