This beautiful and unusual low maintenance 5 acre rural-residential home is located in one of the best kept secrets of Brisbane – The Dayboro Valley. ‘Oaklands’ is situated just 4 kms east of the Dayboro Village, which offers a large range of consumer opportunities and services. It nestles comfortably amongst 1000s of acres of private family properties and a large never-to-be-built-on reserve.
Location is the key:
‘Oaklands’ is:
- 32kms from the Brisbane International and Domestic airports,
- 32kms from Brisbane CBD,
- 16kms from one of Qld’s newest and major shopping centre North Lakes including Costco, Ikea, over 210 specialty stores, multiple dining options and cinemas,
- less then 15kms to a major park and ride train station and
- only 50 kms to Caloundra’s Golden Beach on the Sunshine Coast.
You won’t believe just how close everything really is,
This property comprises about 3.5 acres of a cabinet timber planting and 1.5 acres of lawns and gardens into which the house and outbuildings sit.
The original property, “Oaklands’, was registered dairy 123 and has history extending over 112 years at least. It apparently was named ‘Oaklands’ in the 1930s because of the number of she-oaks then on the property. The original worker’s cottage is possibly the oldest residence in the Dayboro area that is still in its original position.
The property comprises two separate residential components cleverly architecturally linked using a pavilion design:
• a 1904 original workers cottage (sensitively renovated, modernised and rewired), and
• a main residence built in 2005 and first occupied in 2006.
For the astute buyer ‘Oaklands’ presents an exciting and versatile opportunity - obviously a comfortable and spacious family home but also with living and income earning alternatives. For example, the property currently earns an easy, reasonably unrestricted $10,000 p.a. through AirBnB with minimal promotion by the current owners. There is obvious scope to expand into other business opportunities e.g. as a potential wedding venue or perhaps into a more formal B & B arrangement, etc
‘Oaklands’ boasts;
-4 Bedrooms
Bedroom one is the home’s Master Bedroom. This large light filled space is located with sweeping views over the private lawn, garden and forest beyond. This room features;
> Plush carpeted flooring
> Custom large walk-in robe
> Ceiling fan
> Split system reverse cycle air conditioning
> Large picture windows
Bedrooms two is also located in the main residence, this good size room features;
> A “Juliet’ style balcony to sit and watch the wallabies play or sip wine and watch the sunset of an evening across the lawns and the permanent reserve to the D’aguilar ranges beyond.
> Beautiful view over the never to be built on reserve
> Plush carpeted flooring
> Ceiling fans
> Double built in wardrobe with mirrored doors
Bedrooms three and four are located in the original cottage and feature;
> Polished original hoop pine flooring
> Bedroom 4 is a very large king size room
> Bedroom 4 has French doors opening onto the large undercover veranda
> Ceiling fans
> Split system reverse cycle air conditioning
> VJ Walls
> High Ceilings
-2.5 Bathrooms
Bathroom one is large and is located in the main residence, this modern bathroom features;
> Lots of natural light
> Separate toilet/powder room
> Single custom vanity with mirror above and custom storage
> Large glass walled double shower
Bathroom two is located in the cottage and features;
> Stunning Cast Iron Claw Foot Bath
> Custom period features and palette
> Toilet
> Shower
> Single custom vanity with mirror above and storage
A separate toilet is privately located in the large laundry
-Kitchen
The well-appointed and modern centrally located chef’s kitchen is positioned as to be able to entertain or prepare meals whilst still watching the kids playing in the back yard, pool, entertainers deck or bushland beyond and features;
> Large benchtop space
> Soft close draws
> Stone benchtops
> Glass splash backs
> Polished timber flooring
> Massive walk in pantry with a large 2nd plumbed-in frig
> Stainless steel appliances
> ILVE 4 burning Gas cooktop
> Double sink
> Dishwasher
> Breakfast bar seating for 4 people
> Sliding door access onto both front and back entertainer’s deck
Kitchenette is located in the cottage and features;
> Breakfast bar seating for 4 people
> Walk in pantry
> Single sink
-Living/Entertaining
‘Oaklands’ features a variety of living, dining and entertaining areas to meet all of the family’s needs and to maximise outdoor living in our sub tropical climate.
The generously proportioned kitchen/dining area is the hub of the house, with sliding door access to both the front and rear verandahs.
The large front entertainer’s deck overlooks the private 12m saltwater pool. As well this space features:
> Abundant seating and dining areas
> Roll down shade blinds
> Power and a gas connection for the BBQ
> Private vistas over the property
With access off the living room and kitchen and overlooking the large back lawn this space is perfect for the kids to entertain their friends or to relax in the hammock and read a book on a lazy Sunday.
The large lounge room which is conveniently located in the home next to the kitchen and dining area and with custom picture window bringing the lifestyle and nature from outside to in. Features include;
> Split system reverse cycle air conditioning
> Large Comfort Glass Picture window with Verasol Blind
> Polished timber flooring
> Roll down external blind
> Built-in slow combustion wood burning fireplace
> Custom built-in storage
> ‘BOSE’ home theatre sound system
> Ceiling Fan
Dining area with an abundance of natural light is located adjacent to the kitchen and features;
> Views over the outdoor entertainers deck to the backyard and private bushland beyond
> Polished timber floors
> Split system reverse cycle air conditioning
> Ceiling Fan
Good sized living room located in the cottage featuring;
> Polished timber flooring
> Access to undercover veranda
Additional living spaces include the cottage veranda perfect for an evening glass of wine while watching the sunset and the birds playing in the trees.
The large family and pet friendly backyard is fully fenced and features a large planting of cabinet timbers now 25 years old all while still leaving an abundance of space for the kids to kick a football, ride their bikes, horses or play games till dusk and beyond.
This beautiful family home has been built with ease of living and privacy in mind and extra features include:
> 6.2kw solar power system
> Additional parking off street for as many as 20 cars
> Large under house storage space
> 300l solar hot water system
> Room for boats caravans or any other toys
> A bore providing potable water for all of the property’s garden needs
> 100,000L of water tanks including an underground 60,000L tank
> Large 4 bay shed with power, electric roll-a-doors and workshop space
> A large and original c.1890 milking shed/Barn
This high calibre modern family home’s location, lifestyle, privacy and huge array of features, ensures it will appeal to the discerning buyer. ‘Oaklands’ will not be available for long, so don’t miss your opportunity to inspect this truly beautiful country residence while you can. So call today and arrange a private inspection or make sure you pencil in the first weekend’s o
