60 Mapleton Forest Road

Mapleton QLD 4560

Key Features At A Glance:

- 1.54HA Private Rainforest & Gardens peaceful trails, birdlife, and seasonal creek
- Spacious Coral Homes Residence open-plan, multi-level, light-filled living
- Saltwater Pool & Patio Zones ideal for entertaining and family enjoyment
- Horse & Caravan Friendly room for float, sheds, and trail access
- Light-Filled Functional Kitchen Bosch appliances, island bench, abundant storage
- Flexible Living Spaces formal lounge, media/games room, office, upper library/retreat
- Outdoor Lifestyle fruit trees, veggie garden, fire pit, level lawns
- Secure & Private fully fenced, remote electric gate, double lock-up garage
- Work From Home Ready dedicated office and versatile retreat spaces
- Lifestyle & Investment move-in ready, strong community access, sustainable living

A Welcoming Arrival | Light, Space & Character
The formal front patio welcomes the morning sunshine a peaceful place to pause before stepping inside. Through the rose-accented leadlight doors, the foyer opens into a generous, light-filled entry with high ceilings (2.5m) and calming garden outlooks.
To the right, a dedicated office with double-door private entry and built-in storage creates a perfect home business, consulting or study space. Nearby, the media/games room offers a second zone for teenagers or entertainment.

Ground Level Living | Spaces for Every Season & Every Generation
- Formal Lounge: Peacefully positioned away from the main living areas, the formal lounge overlooks the pool and gardens, with elegant built-in display shelving adding a refined, resort-like feel.
- Family Living & Dining: The central living zone is warm, generous and beautifully connected to outdoors. A freestanding fireplace anchors the room with comfort in the cooler months, while sliding doors open directly to the patio and pool.
- Kitchen The True Heart of the Home: With views to the pool, garden and rainforest, the kitchen is both functional and welcoming with: An island bench, sink, dishwasher & breakfast seating; Quality appliances including a Bellini oven, BOSCH gas cooktop, BOSCH dishwasher; Family-friendly wide fridge space, deep corner pantry with lighting, abundant cabinetry & prep space.
The kitchen looks across the dining and living rooms, keeping conversation flowing and family connected.

Upper Level | Light-Filled, Peaceful & Family-Focused
- Master Spa Suite: Double-door entry leads into a serene master retreat with private balcony overlooking rainforest, air-conditioning, walk-in robe with mirrored sliding doors and, a fresh, bright ensuite with corner spa and spacious shower.
- Three Additional Bedrooms: Light, generous and with built-in wardrobes each room enjoys views to gardens or forest.
- Family Bathroom: A spacious configuration with separate shower and bath, plus a divided vanity and toilet space ideal for busy family mornings.
- Media / Living / Library / Retreat: A versatile, bright sanctuary perfect for study, hobbies, a library, sewing, teenage retreat or quiet media space.

Guest Accommodation, Laundry & Practicality
- Downstairs includes a guest bedroom with easy access to the third bathroom, providing flexible options for visitors, dual living or work-from-home.
- The laundry is spacious, with direct access to the rear foyer, washing line, veggie garden and orchard. There is room for a second fridge, and the third bathroom (shower + toilet) supports outdoor living and pool use.
- An entire walk-in linen closet upstairs offers exceptional storage and includes a built-in ironing area.

Outdoor Living | Patio, Pool & Space to Gather
- The expansive rear patio extended approximately four years ago creates two generous zones for dining and lounging. From here, the property opens into a panorama of rainforest, fire pit, level lawns, pool, orchard and sheds.
- Saltwater Pool nestled amidst a golden can palmlined sanctuary perfect for summer with ample room for sunbeds, a robot pool cleaner (approx. 2 years old) and, seamless flow from the living and dining zones.

The Land | Rainforest, Gardens & Trails
- A defining feature of this property is its self-grown, 50-year-old rainforest, carefully nurtured from former farmland into a thriving, serene ecosystem. Towering piccabeen palms, rare Tallowwood, and mature Eucalyptus Grandis frame a seasonal creek, with meandering walking paths inviting peaceful exploration.
- The fully fenced, level grounds are a vibrant tapestry of greenery, combining ornamental and productive spaces. Ferns, staghorns, bromeliads, roses, Japanese maples, native plants, and seasonal flowers flourish throughout, creating colour, texture, and year-round interest.
- For gardeners and food lovers, the property offers fertile veggie gardens with accessible compost beds and fruit trees producing: navel, emperor and imperial oranges; lemons; limes; grapefruit; mandarins; lemonade; and bananas.
- Abundant wildlife adds to the propertys magic, including resident finches and a long-established bowerbird bower, making this home a true sanctuary for both people and nature.

Horse-Friendly & Trail Access
- The property includes an area suitable for horses to stay over, with room for a float in the caravan port. Direct access to Mapleton National Park opens a network of designated horse trails, part of the South East Queensland horse riding system. Private recreational riding requires no permit. Many amazing horse riding trails are a short riding distance away.
- Licensed trail bike riders on registered trail bikes may also use designated trailbike tracks.
- The property is fully fenced with an electric remote gate and sealed driveway for secure, easy access.

Sheds, Garaging & Infrastructure
- Garaging & Parking options include a double lock-up garage with internal access, a 10m x 4m drive-through caravan/horse float port, additional parking for boats, trailers & vehicles, a 9m x 6m powered, 4-bay shed with roller doors, side door, windows, lighting & whirly birds

Construction & Comfort
- Coral Homes build (2004) with 444sqm under roof
- brick veneer, 600mm eaves
- corrugated iron roof
- ceiling insulation (R2.5 batts) + wall insulation (foil + 1.5 batts)
- screens throughout; Crimsafe at rear
- tiled living areas + hybrid flooring
- clear glazing
- NBN internet
- high ceilings (2.5m downstairs)

Water, Power & Efficiency
- 3 x PVC water tanks totalling 75,700L
- leaf catchers at head height
- gutter guard
- solar hot water (upgraded)
- 14-panel solar system (panels + inverter replaced approx. 4 years ago)
- septic treatment system (serviced quarterly)

A Home That Gives Back
This property is more than a residence it is a gentle partnership between people and place...A home that supported a growing family...A forest that returned under loving stewardship...A landscape that offers peace, productivity and connection to nature every day...This is Mapleton living at its most heartfelt: fabulous family living, where lifestyle and nature truly flourish!

Inspections by private appointment. Contact Marlene on 0423 850 473 to arrange an exclusive viewing.

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