Friday Gully is an 18.4 hectare (45.5 acre) property ideally located in the
Southern Downs, only 30 minutes from Warwick, less than 1 hour to Toowoomba
(Australiaâs largest inland non-capital city) and less than 2 hours to Brisbane.
The residence nestled amongst a mature iron bark and spotted gum forest, this cosy timber
cabin sits on top of a hill overlooking a picturesque gully. Here, you can enjoy undisturbed privacy secluded in nature.
This custom-built home features a large master bedroom with a 2.5 kW split a/c (installed late 2021), in addition to a separate study and a cosy t.v/living room. Locally sourced red iron-bark timber floors are used throughout. The kitchen includes a slow combustion heater which heats the entire cabin perfectly and is connected to a hot water storage tank. The combustion heater is fuelled by the abundance of firewood on the property and is perfect for cooking as well.
With ample timber on the property, you will always have cosy winter heating, the outdoor verandah is perfect for entertaining. The minimalist bathroom features a 1200 x 900 frameless shower screen with
contemporary fittings.
A Space Maker
A 7.5 x 5 metre shed located just 20 metres from the cabin is also connected to power, which would suit a craftsman or hobbyist. It has a potbelly stove to keep you toasty warm during winter and could easily be converted in to a recreational room and/or bedrooms.
Power
The propertyâs power is supplied by an Off-Grid 3 kW solar power system, designed, tested, and professionally installed by a qualified solar installer. The system is perfectly suited for running all domestic power including 2 x large fridge/freezers, wifi, PCâs, smart t.v, air-conditioner and powerful enough to run an assortment of power tools, from welders to air-compressors and anything in
between.
Tech
Rest assured, you can enjoy your seclusion while still being connected with NBN satellite internet with Wi-Fi, excellent mobile phone coverage, and television reception.
Water
The property has 27,000 litres of rainwater capacity with 1 tank of 22,000 litres collected from the cabinâs roof in addition to a 5,000 litre tank on a 5 metre stand providing gravity feed water to the cabin. A diesel fire-fighting pump is connected to larger tank and is included in the sale. A grey water system is also connected to the kitchen and shower. There is a stand-alone composting toilet. The property has an ephemeral creek on the western side of the property and also a dam. The shed roof has also new guttering installed which would double the amount of rain water collected. Donât miss out on this well-considered, beautifully secluded environmental dream home for your weekender or permanent living.
