Description
A Mountain Treasure in North Tamborine Village
If you are someone who loves cottage ambiance, wood fires, a lazy veranda and a wonderful elevated deck, but likes the comfort of air-conditioning and modern kitchen appliances, with the added convenience of extra storage and lots of hobby space. Someone who enjoys life in a quaint country lane with shady trees and bird life but who also likes the thought of not having to drive to the local shops or main local amenities then ...
you will adore this home!!!!
This is a lovely Queenslander in a fantastic location!
An original mountain home, the old post masters residence, built early to mid 1930's and probably from local mountain timber, this Queenslander is full of charm and character with a wonderful homely feel.
This lovely home is situated in the heart of the North Tamborine village community yet the location has the ambience of a quiet leafy country lane.
What to love about this home:
* Its sort after location close to the heart of the community, with eateries, shops, swimming pool, parks, medical centre all a short stroll away.
* The Popular Mountain district boasts fine schools and facilities and is situated with links to the Gold Coast and Brisbane.
* This is an original mountain home built of quality materials , with some beautiful features like polished timber floors, tongue-and- groove walls, high ceilings, internal french doors , with the added bonus of attractive bespoke kitchen with modern appliances, and a wonderful homely feel. A very quaint home.
* It has 4 bedrooms, open plan lounge/dining/kitchen, study area, a lazy veranda, large rear deck, enclosed large store room and laundry located under the house as well as a large work space and a separate workshop.
* It is a unique cottage with its own character but still provides potential to add your own requirements.
* A pleasant garden with lawned areas and some lovely trees providing pleasant shade in the summer, 2 drives and 2 carports.
The property comprises..............................................
Picket fence leading to front of the property, front garden with mature hedge providing some privacy, and driveways to carports. Steps leading to beautiful French doors to veranda, which can be locked for security.
Veranda:
Enjoy breakfast in the fresh mountain air while listening to the birds or read a book in the light breeze on this lovely and inviting veranda. It's a great place to chill out, or let the children play safely.
Having wrought iron lacework and lattice screening for privacy and with a lovely view over the leafy garden and lane. It has wooden flooring and charming built-in cupboards housing shoes, display items and the electrics. There is an outdoor light and decorative windows to the side. Main front door and french-doors leading to Lounge area.
Lounge area:
This is a charming area with the french-doors leading to the veranda which when open can provide two separate living spaces ,and allows lovely air flow. There is also a reverse-cycle air-conditioner for those really hot days. The lounges focal point being the wood burning fireplace, giving the warmth and cosiness for the winter and having windows either side providing plenty of natural light. The ceilings are high which give the feel of space and the open plan to the kitchen adds dimension, space and plenty of light.
Add to this the character of the tongue and groove walls and ceilings and this area is as quaint as they come!
The lounge is open plan to the kitchen/diner but is separated with a traditional and ornate timber moulding. It also leads into a wide hallway currently used as a study area.
Kitchen/Diner:
This is a lovely kitchen specially designed and built for this space. It has beautiful wooden worktops and is styled to compliment the house. It maximises storage with plenty of cupboards and draws and hidden spaces to house a microwave and a dishwasher. It has a fitted Smeg oven, an electric hob and an extractor fan, 2 sinks and wonderful views over the garden.
There is room for dining in the kitchen as well as on the large deck just off the kitchen which provides more generous space for dining and entertaining.
Deck:
You will love this deck, built in 2009, it has hardwood timber floors and railings for safety as it is elevated over the garden area. It is a great place for children to play safely, to entertain or to just relax in the sun or shade and catch a pleasant breeze. It has a screened area for privacy and it's also a great spot to watch the local bird life.
Bathroom:
A cute bathroom that has been sympathetically renovated providing a hand basin with storage cupboard and a bath with shower over. The room has polished original hardwood floors and it is located in the homes original kitchen. It could be considered a smaller sized bathroom but it is very functional and it too has a lot of charm as the ceiling slopes and there is a lovely sash window that provides lots of light and a view over the deck. The bath is full size so you can comfortably have a relaxing bathe and with a built-in cupboard at it's end for further storage you have space to put your glass of wine and candles.
But if you just need more space there is the potential to add an en suite to the master bedroom, or change one of the 4 bedrooms into a larger bathroom.
Study area:
Off the lounge area there is a wide hallway with 2 good-sized built in storage cupboards and room for work/study area . There is also a skylight for natural lighting.
Bedrooms: they all have polished original hardwood floors.
Master bedroom:
With door from lounge. A good-sized room again with high ceilings, and some wall beams adding more character. The sash window with extra glass panels either side, overlooks the lovely front garden. It has polished original timber floors and french-doors leading to bedroom two ? here there is potential to make an en-suite.
Bedroom 2:
This room can be separated from the master bedroom by closing the french-doors. It has its own door leading from the hallway. This is a charming room with two windows to the side elevation, a sloped tongue-and-groove ceiling and a large built-in wardrobe also tongue-and-groove.
Bedroom 3:
This is the second largest bedroom and its door leads off the hallway. High ceilings and window overlooking the rear garden. This room also has french-doors leading to bedroom 4.
Bedroom 4:
Again this room has its own access door from the hallway. It is a smaller room but still has space for a single bed, dresser and it has the benefit of a built-in wardrobes which is built from tongue?and-groove to complement the room. This room is so cute. There are two windows, one to the side elevation and one to the rear and you can lie on the bed and enjoy a lovely leafy view of the garden and deck.
Finally for upstairs, the toilet is located at the end of the hallway, with a window and small hand basin.
Keep reading for under the house???????..
Outside and under the house:
From the rear deck steps lead down to the rear garden and to the under-house area. Where you will find:
A Laundry room:
With plumbing for washing machine, a laundry basin and taps, electics and lighting.
A Large Storeroom:
approx. 3 meters x 4 meters with lots of shelving, light and power. This is a great room to put all your extra treasures in as the room is fully secure and dry.
A Work/hobby area:
Light and power, protected from the elements and with plenty of space to store hobby materials. There is currently a large wood rack at one side of the house and a further area to store mowers and garden equipment.
Outside:
There are two sets of picket gates at the front of the property that each open to separate drives one at each side of the house and both with the benefit of a car port, so that your vehicles are protected from the weather. There is a patio area at the rear and a large shed/workshop built in the same style as the house from all hardwood materials and with light and power and built in workbenches. The garden is laid to lawn with mature borders, and both evergreen and deciduous trees to provide the lovely shade in the summer, and extra light in the winter.
Outside you will also find the main large concrete water tank under the decked area and a separate water tank behind the shed for the garden providing a plentiful supply or rainwater.
note: Sustainability declaration is available upon request
If you are someone who loves cottage ambiance, wood fires, a lazy veranda and a wonderful elevated deck, but likes the comfort of air-conditioning and modern kitchen appliances, with the added convenience of extra storage and lots of hobby space. Someone who enjoys life in a quaint country lane with shady trees and bird life but who also likes the thought of not having to drive to the local shops or main local amenities then ...
you will adore this home!!!!
This is a lovely Queenslander in a fantastic location!
An original mountain home, the old post masters residence, built early to mid 1930's and probably from local mountain timber, this Queenslander is full of charm and character with a wonderful homely feel.
This lovely home is situated in the heart of the North Tamborine village community yet the location has the ambience of a quiet leafy country lane.
What to love about this home:
* Its sort after location close to the heart of the community, with eateries, shops, swimming pool, parks, medical centre all a short stroll away.
* The Popular Mountain district boasts fine schools and facilities and is situated with links to the Gold Coast and Brisbane.
* This is an original mountain home built of quality materials , with some beautiful features like polished timber floors, tongue-and- groove walls, high ceilings, internal french doors , with the added bonus of attractive bespoke kitchen with modern appliances, and a wonderful homely feel. A very quaint home.
* It has 4 bedrooms, open plan lounge/dining/kitchen, study area, a lazy veranda, large rear deck, enclosed large store room and laundry located under the house as well as a large work space and a separate workshop.
* It is a unique cottage with its own character but still provides potential to add your own requirements.
* A pleasant garden with lawned areas and some lovely trees providing pleasant shade in the summer, 2 drives and 2 carports.
The property comprises..............................................
Picket fence leading to front of the property, front garden with mature hedge providing some privacy, and driveways to carports. Steps leading to beautiful French doors to veranda, which can be locked for security.
Veranda:
Enjoy breakfast in the fresh mountain air while listening to the birds or read a book in the light breeze on this lovely and inviting veranda. It's a great place to chill out, or let the children play safely.
Having wrought iron lacework and lattice screening for privacy and with a lovely view over the leafy garden and lane. It has wooden flooring and charming built-in cupboards housing shoes, display items and the electrics. There is an outdoor light and decorative windows to the side. Main front door and french-doors leading to Lounge area.
Lounge area:
This is a charming area with the french-doors leading to the veranda which when open can provide two separate living spaces ,and allows lovely air flow. There is also a reverse-cycle air-conditioner for those really hot days. The lounges focal point being the wood burning fireplace, giving the warmth and cosiness for the winter and having windows either side providing plenty of natural light. The ceilings are high which give the feel of space and the open plan to the kitchen adds dimension, space and plenty of light.
Add to this the character of the tongue and groove walls and ceilings and this area is as quaint as they come!
The lounge is open plan to the kitchen/diner but is separated with a traditional and ornate timber moulding. It also leads into a wide hallway currently used as a study area.
Kitchen/Diner:
This is a lovely kitchen specially designed and built for this space. It has beautiful wooden worktops and is styled to compliment the house. It maximises storage with plenty of cupboards and draws and hidden spaces to house a microwave and a dishwasher. It has a fitted Smeg oven, an electric hob and an extractor fan, 2 sinks and wonderful views over the garden.
There is room for dining in the kitchen as well as on the large deck just off the kitchen which provides more generous space for dining and entertaining.
Deck:
You will love this deck, built in 2009, it has hardwood timber floors and railings for safety as it is elevated over the garden area. It is a great place for children to play safely, to entertain or to just relax in the sun or shade and catch a pleasant breeze. It has a screened area for privacy and it's also a great spot to watch the local bird life.
Bathroom:
A cute bathroom that has been sympathetically renovated providing a hand basin with storage cupboard and a bath with shower over. The room has polished original hardwood floors and it is located in the homes original kitchen. It could be considered a smaller sized bathroom but it is very functional and it too has a lot of charm as the ceiling slopes and there is a lovely sash window that provides lots of light and a view over the deck. The bath is full size so you can comfortably have a relaxing bathe and with a built-in cupboard at it's end for further storage you have space to put your glass of wine and candles.
But if you just need more space there is the potential to add an en suite to the master bedroom, or change one of the 4 bedrooms into a larger bathroom.
Study area:
Off the lounge area there is a wide hallway with 2 good-sized built in storage cupboards and room for work/study area . There is also a skylight for natural lighting.
Bedrooms: they all have polished original hardwood floors.
Master bedroom:
With door from lounge. A good-sized room again with high ceilings, and some wall beams adding more character. The sash window with extra glass panels either side, overlooks the lovely front garden. It has polished original timber floors and french-doors leading to bedroom two ? here there is potential to make an en-suite.
Bedroom 2:
This room can be separated from the master bedroom by closing the french-doors. It has its own door leading from the hallway. This is a charming room with two windows to the side elevation, a sloped tongue-and-groove ceiling and a large built-in wardrobe also tongue-and-groove.
Bedroom 3:
This is the second largest bedroom and its door leads off the hallway. High ceilings and window overlooking the rear garden. This room also has french-doors leading to bedroom 4.
Bedroom 4:
Again this room has its own access door from the hallway. It is a smaller room but still has space for a single bed, dresser and it has the benefit of a built-in wardrobes which is built from tongue?and-groove to complement the room. This room is so cute. There are two windows, one to the side elevation and one to the rear and you can lie on the bed and enjoy a lovely leafy view of the garden and deck.
Finally for upstairs, the toilet is located at the end of the hallway, with a window and small hand basin.
Keep reading for under the house???????..
Outside and under the house:
From the rear deck steps lead down to the rear garden and to the under-house area. Where you will find:
A Laundry room:
With plumbing for washing machine, a laundry basin and taps, electics and lighting.
A Large Storeroom:
approx. 3 meters x 4 meters with lots of shelving, light and power. This is a great room to put all your extra treasures in as the room is fully secure and dry.
A Work/hobby area:
Light and power, protected from the elements and with plenty of space to store hobby materials. There is currently a large wood rack at one side of the house and a further area to store mowers and garden equipment.
Outside:
There are two sets of picket gates at the front of the property that each open to separate drives one at each side of the house and both with the benefit of a car port, so that your vehicles are protected from the weather. There is a patio area at the rear and a large shed/workshop built in the same style as the house from all hardwood materials and with light and power and built in workbenches. The garden is laid to lawn with mature borders, and both evergreen and deciduous trees to provide the lovely shade in the summer, and extra light in the winter.
Outside you will also find the main large concrete water tank under the decked area and a separate water tank behind the shed for the garden providing a plentiful supply or rainwater.
note: Sustainability declaration is available upon request