Imagine your own country escape or piece of history set in the picturesque regional town of Murphys Creek only 20 kms to the vibrant Toowoomba CBD. The legacy of this home dates back before the 1900's and believed to be the original police station / residence. Situated over the road from historic Jessie Cottage and community centre, set in the centre of town, it is only a stroll to the popular Murphys Creek Tavern, State school, nature walks and bike riding tracks with a slice of nature in your backyard.
This house has so much character with verandahs on all sides, high ceilings, tongue and groove walls, country style open plan living and timber floors. Features 3 bedrooms, spacious lounge, office, 2 split air conditioners, modern bathroom and a big kitchen with island bench. With a little renovation, this is an ideal opportunity to put your own stamp on this historic property.
The backyard is a gardener's paradise. There is abundant water with both rain water tanks and a high-capacity submersible bore. A variety of mature trees are intermingled with garden beds, shrubs, fruit bearing trees and paths. With the combination of mature canopy trees, abundant water and high soil fertility, these grounds are ideal for further development of the tropical and native gardens. This house would be perfect for the family or air BNB.
Located on ¾ acre, this property offers extreme privacy with 2 road frontage and only one distance neighbour, easy walk to the school, shop and tavern; extensive garden shed storage, shed pad, decomposed granite driveway and paths. There are over 50 fruit trees including oranges, mandarins, lemons, lime, grapefruit, plums, nectarines, tamarillo, pear, fig, apple, guava's, papaya, avocado, 2 large mulberry trees and new fencing with dual road access. The perfect combination of character and potential!
