9 Salisbury Court

Clear Mountain QLD 4500

A quick search of the online real estate portals reveals what residents of the Clear Mountain area have long knownas a quiet pocket home to under 1000 people, houses in this neck of the woods just don't come up that often, so tightly held are they.

With high demand matched only by higher than average median house prices, this semi-rural location offers acreage living and the opportunity to reconnect with nature and a simpler life, while culture and convenience remain just a moment's drive away.

Here, the air is rare - ever clearer and cleaner, the tranquility uninterrupted and the outlook green. But more than that, it's a beautiful place to enjoy a tree change, work from home or even raise a family, while positioned just 35 minutes drive from the Brisbane CBD.

THE RESIDENCE
In close proximity to the iconic Clear Mountain Lodge, Vineyard and Day Spa, this charming residence is also every inch a private lodge in its own right, beckoning you to find serenity and solitude in a mountain home.

Like past mountain explorers who made their home in the wilderness, there's an authenticity and ruggedness about this house as it nestles comfortably into its leafy landscape, enjoying an elevated, cul-de-sac position amongst the trees.

Lovingly updated over the years by the family who has lived here, the home is equal parts rustic cabin and rural retreat. 4 oversized bedrooms, 3 well-appointed bathrooms and multiple living spaces emanate out from the home's heart - a modern, updated kitchen with huge island bench and a suite of quality appliances including induction cooktop - with the home's sprawling, single-level layout perfect for growing or multigenerational families who can be accommodated with ease.

A pared-back and earthy aesthetic sees timber floors and exposed brickwork intermingle with hardy finishes and industrial elements in the form of feature lighting, while vaulted timber ceilings, raked rafters and a stunning feature skylight over the main living spaces invite natural breezes and sunlight in. A freestanding wood-heater fireplace welcomes guests and residents to enjoy either lounging or dining fireside, while split-system air-conditioning units throughout are appreciated, if rarely required, thanks to an efficient combination of materials, cross-ventilation, natural airflow and considered design.

Out back is of course where the real party is at - a generous covered entertaining area extending from the kitchen to embrace an outlook into the bushland setting marked by an abundance of both tropical and native trees. An undercover entertaining hut, outdoor firepit area with fishpond and bird-house and a separate timber-framed side courtyard offer multiple outdoor entertaining destinations, before a stepped gravel pathway leads down to a vast stretch of land all your own.

With generous under-house storage and a huge shed boasting power and water, this unique property also provides covered accommodation for 3 cars and copious on-site parking for many more. With potential to add value or expand here limited only by imagination, the property is also positioned so as to enjoy complete privacy from its neighbours - elements rarely found anymore this close to the city.

LOCATION & LIFESTYLE
A bushland retreat and secret family hideaway, there's much to be enjoyed in this whisper-quiet locale.

Known for sweeping panoramic views comprising country, mountains and coastline, the Clear Mountain area seems worlds removed from the hustle, bustle and distraction of city life, while remaining just 20km northwest of central Brisbane and close to the shops and facilities of nearby Eatons Hill, Samford Village and Albany Creek. Local bus terminals at Eatons Hill and the Ferny Hills train station provide public transportation options, while Brisbane's northern corridor and the Bruce Highway to the Sunshine Coast are also accessible with relative ease.

A mere 10 minute drive to Lake Samsonvale offers opportunities for camping, windsurfing, kayaking and sailing, while adventurers will love the bush hiking, mountain biking, horse riding and walking tracks centred around Clear Mountain Conservation Park. Turn your hand at pottery, local craft workshops and artisan endeavours or explore the many creative arts studios for which the surrounding townships of Samford Village, Dayboro and Old Petrie Town have come to be known or perhaps visit Stephanie's Mountain Spa or Mandy's Lakeview Lounge and Dining at the "other" Clear Mountain Lodge and retreat.

Indeed, offering its own quiet and tree-lined outlook over the State Forest and Samford Valley, this unassuming and much-loved family residence offers a rare opportunity to experience this locale as your own backyard.

A RARE OPPORTUNITY
Words aside though, some places are simply meant to be experienced and this place is one of them, Duke Realty director and sales agent Sam Patterson assures. "It's a much-loved family home in one of the most beautiful spots you could find on Brisbane's Northside and it's easy to see why this place is filled with such fond memories for the family who has long lived here, so I'm excited to help find the perfect new owners who'll similarly appreciate this property as they make it their own."