170 Boscombe Road

Brookfield QLD 4069

This gracious property, 36 years in the making, brings together the best of Brookfield. To find 10 acres of elevated, usable land so close to the Brookfield Showground is rare. To find it so beautifully established, is to find an exceptional way of life. Arrive through the front gates, and youre greeted with a beautiful home, reminiscent of a grand country homestead, encircled by verandahs and surrounded by a swimming pool and garden. Across the wide lawn is the tennis court.The established garden, fruit orchard and horse infrastructure, which includes a dressage arena and stables with a tack room, feed room and holding yard, reflect the time invested in creating a country life. Everything is built to a high standard, including the fencing. The property is fully fenced with the majority of the fencing being post and rail. The double brick and cedar weatherboard home, designed by architect Rob Collin, is also impeccably built. It is imbued with views, breezes and a sense of peace. From the verandah, you can see across the stables and paddocks to Mt Elphinstone. Its at this moment you know life here is bliss.Enter the wide hallway and the lounge rooms open fireplace invites you in. This is a wonderful setting for celebrations with family and friends. For large parties, guests can spill out onto the verandah and lawn. The formal dining room has views to the pool and bush land to the north, and with views of the garden to the south. The library is a quiet place to withdraw, with space for a desk and favourite reading chair. The heart of the home is the open plan kitchen, casual dining and lounge area that is a joy to be in with northeasterly breezes and views through the verandah to Mt Elphinstone.The large kitchen has ample storage and European appliances. The long bench makes it easy to cater for all indoor and outdoor dining areas. The open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area opens to both the southern and northern verandahs.The vast southern verandah, with a fireplace and barbecue, steps out to the lawn and garden with views across the paddocks to the horizon. This is a glorious place for family dinners and celebrations large and small. Its also the place to sit with a glass of wine at sunset.The northern verandah brings in the morning sun and breezes all summer long. The air is filled with fragrances from the herb garden. Within a few steps you can dive into the sparkling pool and swim alongside the natural bush land. A bathroom that opens onto the verandah is ideal for swimmers, tennis players and for people coming in from the garden and paddocks. A spacious extra living room has large windows with views across the pool and lawn to the tennis court. This is a lovely room all year round. The loft invites endless hours of play.The laundry has ample bench space and cupboards. You can step from the laundry to the clothesline on the western verandah. The bedroom wing has four generous bedrooms, a bathroom and the master bedroom, walk-in-robe and ensuite. The four bedrooms all have built in wardrobes and large windows. The bathroom is elegantly appointed. Sunlight and rural views stream in.The master bedroom opens to its own verandah with views across the horse paddocks and city glimpses in the distance. At night, the city lights are mesmerising amidst the trees. The ensuites large windows look out to trees, which provide complete privacy. You can shower with views through the garden to mountain ranges. The spacious gardening workroom is underneath the house. A section of this space has potential to be an ideal wine cellar. The double brick garage houses three vehicles and is fully lockable with roller doors. There are many additional parking bays on the property. A lock up storage room could become a teenagers retreat, a mens shed or a studio.Walk through the garden filled with birdsong. The easy care, established garden includes wild iris, grevilleas and daylilies. There is town water, a 40,000 litre rainwater tank and a dam.The property is in the heart of Brookfields active community. Within walking distance of the propertys front gates is the beginning of the trails that go for miles through Mt Coot-tha Forest Park for walkers, runners, bike riders and horse riders. At the other end of the road is Brookfields historic village where locals come together for farmers markets, pony club, the show and social events in the hall. This exceptional property is only a four minute drive approximately to Brookfield State School. The bus stop for private school buses is at the bottom of Boscombe Road. City council buses leave from Brookfield Showground with an express bus to the city.Such a beautifully established property in this prime location is a rare find indeed. Inspect as soon as you can.FEATURES 10 Acres of established lawn, garden and horse paddocks Dressage arena and stables Fully fenced with majority being post and rail Architect designed, double brick home with views and breezes Indoor/outdoor living and entertaining spaces North-south tennis court and beautiful swimming pool Town water, 40,000 litres tank water, dam Ride horses and bikes on Mt Coot-tha Forest trails Approximately 1.7 km to Brookfield State School Private school buses at end of Boscombe Road Approximately 15.6 km to CBD DisclaimerThis property is being sold by expression of interest without a price and therefore a price guide cannot be provided. The website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes.