"NOTE: Access is via Mulgowie Road onto Thornton School Road. Turn right at Centenary Park; please disregard Google Maps directions."
The 45 acre estate which is "Holmwood" is nestled in the heart of the beautiful Thornton; as you pass further through the idyllic Mulgowie Valley the scenery and aspect of the region elevates with every kilometre you travel.
You could be mistaken in believing you are travelling through the Noosa hinterland; a perception that is reinforced when arriving at the residence on this magnificent property, which is is a testament to the skill of internationally renowned architect and RAIA Architectural Gold Medallist, Gabriel Poole: built for the present owners with Gabriel's team of chosen builders in 2011.
Gabriel Poole's work remains a testament to the possibilities of sustainable, affordable, and contextually appropriate architecture. His designs continue to inspire architects and homeowners seeking to harmonize built environments with their natural surroundings.
This expansive 18.21-hectare property offers a harmonious blend of rural tranquility and modern comfort.
Located just a short drive from the township of Laidley and approximately 100 km west of Brisbane, 85km from Toowoomba and 65km from Ipswich; Homewood provides the perfect setting for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle with ample space to grow.
• Modernist Architectural design with steel frame and steel risers from the ground.
• The main house has a large deck on the northern side, two large bedrooms, a bathroom, a powder room, a kitchen with a 900mm stove and
dishwasher, and a large lounge and dining area.
• Beautiful wood burning fireplace in the lounge area
• Eco-friendly with cross ventilation provided by the design and window placement.
• Air-conditioning to the main bedroom and granny flat with ceiling fans throughout the house.
• Attached "Granny flat" with bathroom and kitchen. This area was designed with full wheelchair access and caters perfectly for the aged or
invalided or would function perfectly as a teen retreat or dual living scenario.
• Fully air-conditioned craft studio/home office adjacent to the house
• A stand-alone, fully lined shed with three phase power, lighting, and floor covering is presently divided between the music room and bedroom,
without an outdoor brick-paved deck. 21,000 litre rainwater tank attached, toilet and bathroom in separate
• There is a seasonal creek near the lower side of the property boundary.
• Large dam, cattle yards, cattle crush and water troughs.
• Small mesh-fenced animal paddock with shelter shed.
• The paddocks are designed with lanes and gates to allow for location and movement of cattle.
• Submersible pump and solar-powered bore capacity 450 gallons per hour with 4 x 21,000-litre holding tanks.
• On-site retail shop with power and lighting presently used for the sale of lavender products.
• Irrigated plantings of lavender, tea tree and olives.
• Orchard of citrus and native bush food trees.
• Brick-paved gazebo with power, lighting, and pizza oven.
• Fire pit with seating.
• Greenhouse, fully enclosed chook pen and fenced vegetable garden patch.
• Large shed with 3 bays for vehicles
• Large water supply to the house with 3 x 21000 litre water tanks
• 5kw solar array on shed 1 which supplies power to the house and sheds.
• All electrical, telephony and water infrastructure is all underground.
• The house was designed to meet AS 3959-1997, Level 2 for High Bushfire Hazard
Everything about this property exudes quality; the decades of effort that has gone into creating this beautiful home and surrounding environment is a wonderful achievement.
Will you be the next to enjoy the finished result?
Book in a time with the Ray White Rural Laidley/Gatton team today to inspect.
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