1187 Mount Crosby Road

Karana Downs QLD 4306

PRIVATE INSPECTION OR FACE TIME VIEWING by appointment (SATURDAY ONLY). DIGITAL TOUR available online

Watch the sunrise from the comfort of your King size bed or see the day unfold from your own private Juliette balcony looking over the adjacent nature reserve and the Brisbane River. The unique location of this Architect designed home affords a panorama that will never be built out. Set up high on the most prominent point of Mt. Crosby Road as it follows the ridge affords views that span from Brisbane in the east across Springfield to the border ranges, Mt Barney on a clear day, Cunninghams Gap and to the Great Divide in the west. Breakfast on the terrace in the winter sunshine as you look over the fog to the border ranges. The patio, always in the shade after 10ish all year round, is a shady welcoming place to read, paint or create. Or you can have a glass of wine while you BBQ dinner on the patio as you watch the kids play on the terrace.

Every room at the rear of the house embraces the view, whether upstairs or down. From February to May, when the full moon rises in the east, every room is awash with moonlight. At other times, youll marvel at the clarity of the stars and view the street and suburban lights well below you, over the river, to the horizon.
The original owner was an engineer and CEO of a major Qld company, who had the house built to his exacting standards as his retirement home. As a result, in almost 40 years, there are no noticeable cracks or movement anywhere due to the solid construction in single/double brick, block, and concrete.

This home is seeking a genuinely unique owner, a passionately creative person, a natural therapies practitioner or even an entrepreneur. It's a home that inspires creativity and would be ideal for those who write, paint or run a home-based business because of easy access to Brisbane, Ipswich and the Airport while maintaining that rural atmosphere.
Cathedral ceilings add a light, airy atmosphere, with the 1m high louver panel running the length of the house allowing afternoon light and cooling breezes throughout in the summer, while a large fireplace keeps it warm in the winter. Easy living flows from the porte-cochere, through the entry hall to the kitchen, living, dining and all upstairs rooms and balconies. And no more driving the kids to school, watch from your front door as your kids get on the school bus right outside. School buses go directly to some of the best public and private schools in Queensland

True dual living allows for complete separation of upper and lower levels with separate garages and entries. You could Airbnb or rent downstairs. A fully self-contained apartment with two bedrooms or bedroom/study and large kitchenette/dining/lounge. Bedroom and lounge have direct access to patio, terrace and spectacular river views.
The block is low maintenance being mostly natural bushland inviting a plethora of native flora and fauna including birds of all types, wallabies, bush turkeys and the occasional fox. We see sea eagles regularly as they nest nearby.

This unique home is located high on a hill overlooking the Brisbane river at RL. 95 which is over 70m above the 2011 flood level. It's a fantastic location with an easy commute to both Brisbane and Ipswich CBD.

STRUCTURE AND LAND FEATURES
Double cavity brick and block walls and polished concrete floors
Cathedral ceilings 4.6m to 5.6m high
Large shaded windows on both floors giving extensive natural light and views
Hardwood beams and roof framing
Low maintenance garden overlooking the Brisbane River with views to the Great Divide and Border Ranges bordering a Nature Reserve

UPPER LEVEL
Drive through driveway with porte-cochere and driveway parking
Impressive front entrance hall entered through double solid wooden doors
3 Bedrooms, main with Juliette balcony/views and 3 built-in robes
2 Bathrooms including main with ensuite with sunken spa
Large kitchen featuring newly installed double oven
Large dining area (would suit 10 dinner suite) with custom bay window to capture the view
Large living area with huge built-in open brick fireplace and access to patio
Large airy office/rumpus/family room with good natural light and internal and separate external access. Ideal for home business or as studio/media/games room
Laundry with outside hanging space
Full length covered balcony
Reverse cycle A/C in kitchen, living, dining room, main bedroom, and office (new to 3 years old)
Access to a double LUG (downstairs) via internal stairs/wine cellar
Full height hallway storage
Western Red Cedar doors.
Polished concrete floors to entry and most rooms

LOWER LEVEL
Grandparents retreat/teenagers private space
Separate access allows for Airbnb or rent downstairs
Access to the lower level by an internal staircase from entrance hall via wine cellar
Separate lower level external entrance
2 bedrooms (or bedroom/study) with air-conditioning (new) and access to patio/views
1 Bathroom with shower and toilet
Large living /rumpus/dining room with kitchenette, with access to patio/views
Sitting room, laundry, and workshop
Alfresco covered patio (30m x 3m) adjoining terrace (20m x 6m) with views
Single large LUG, driveway parking, some undercover
Separate services room with extra storage, external access

OTHER FEATURES
NBN access
Easy access to Brisbane CBD (35mins), Brisbane Airport (40mins), Ipswich CBD (15 mins) and Amberley RAAF base (30mins)
School Bus service, pickup at the front door, to some of the best schools in Queensland including Ipswich Grammar School, Ipswich Girls Grammar, St. Edmunds College, St. Marys College and West Moreton Anglican college
1.6kms to Kookaburra Park picnic and BBQ area, kids play area and boat ramp with car/trailer