2013 Murphys Creek Road, Murphys Creek, QLD, 4352

For Sale

2013 Murphys Creek Road, Murphys Creek, QLD, 4352

Offers Over $2,500,000

52.49 ha.

AcreageSemiRural

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1 day on the market

What's around 2013 Murphys Creek Road

"Tara Downs" | Where Life Feels a Little More Magical

"Tara Downs" | Where Life Feels a Little More Magical Some properties impress you with their size. Tara Downs stays with you because of how it makes you feel. Set across an extraordinary 129.71 acres (52.49 hectares) of beautiful bushland and open country, Tara Downs is a private Murphys Creek retreat where life feels wonderfully removed from the everyday. From the moment you pass through the farm gate and follow the sealed driveway towards the homestead, the landscape begins to take over. Established gardens, towering trees, abundant birdlife and peaceful bushland surround you, creating a sense that you have arrived somewhere genuinely special. This is a property made for slowing down and enjoying where you live. Mornings can begin with coffee on the verandah as the gardens come alive, afternoons can be spent exploring walking trails and fire tracks, tending the vegetable gardens or simply enjoying the outdoors, while evenings invite you to gather around the fire pit, relax in the outdoor spa and watch the stars appear overhead. Kangaroos are regular visitors, an incredible variety of birdlife calls the property home and koalas have also been spotted amongst the mountain country. At the heart of Tara Downs is the substantial two-level sandstone homestead, a home with warmth, personality and an abundance of room for family and friends. Polished concrete floors, masonry walls, high ceilings and generous proportions give the interiors a wonderful sense of substance, while ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning, ceiling fans and multiple fireplaces ensure comfort throughout the seasons. The timber kitchen is warm, practical and designed for those who love to cook. A Euromaid five-burner gas stove, second chef oven, dishwasher, two sinks including an extra-large washing-up basin and a walk-in pantry provide plenty of capacity for everyday family life as well as entertaining on a larger scale. Positioned alongside the family and living spaces, it keeps the kitchen connected to the heart of the home. There is certainly no shortage of room to come together or find a quiet corner of your own. The generous family and living areas are complemented by a formal dining room, a beautiful formal lounge with an intricately carved fireplace, and an expansive rumpus and music room complete with a built-in bar and plenty of space for the billiard table. Two fireplaces add warmth and atmosphere through winter, while the home's connection to the surrounding gardens ensures the outlook is never far away. Outdoor living is just as important here. A wide verandah stretches approximately 22 metres across the front of the home, while the substantial timber deck extends along the side, providing wonderful spaces for long lunches, family celebrations or simply sitting quietly amongst the gardens. An undercover gazebo creates yet another entertaining area, and the wraparound covered spaces allow you to enjoy the cottage-style gardens throughout the year. Accommodation within the main homestead includes four generously proportioned bedrooms, each with a large walk-in robe. Upstairs, the main bedroom enjoys its own ensuite and private balcony, a peaceful place to wake to the surrounding greenery and birdsong. Two further bedrooms are positioned on this level, together with the main bathroom incorporating a spa bath, separate shower and adjoining amenities. Plantation shutters feature to the upstairs windows and doors. Downstairs, the fourth bedroom provides excellent separation and is serviced by another bathroom, making it particularly well suited to guests or extended family. Thoughtful inclusions throughout the home include three separate gas hot-water systems, screened doors and windows, a built-in ironing caddy and clothes chute, designer lighting and a timber staircase with rails on both sides. Then there is The Loft, a completely separate self-contained guest retreat positioned above the adjoining car accommodation. Spacious enough to comfortably sleep four, with its own bathroom and reverse-cycle air-conditioning, it creates a fifth-bedroom option with genuine separation from the main house. Whether used for visiting family, teenagers, extended stays or guest accommodation, its versatility is a significant part of what Tara Downs offers. Beyond the home, the infrastructure is exceptional. A substantial four-bay covered carport provides extensive vehicle accommodation, accompanied by three garden and tool sheds, dedicated timber storage and further storage rooms. A separate approx. 8.8m x 6.7m three-bay shed is fully lined and adjoins an approx. 8.9m x 6.7m fully equipped commercial kitchen. With its scale and existing facilities, this is an unusual and valuable inclusion for anyone requiring serious food preparation space, additional work areas or extensive storage. The land itself offers an impressive combination of bushland, usable areas and established infrastructure. There are five cleared and fenced paddocks with gated access, with water or troughs servicing some paddocks, together with walking trails and fire tracks throughout the property. A fully fenced chicken enclosure with its own shed, established vegetable gardens, fruit trees and beautifully developed flower gardens further enhance the country lifestyle. A stream also runs through the property following periods of heavy rain. Water security has been thoughtfully considered, with a bore rated at approximately 640 gallons per hour, automatically supplying water to toilets, gardens and troughs and able to assist with topping up the tanks. Three rainwater tanks provide approximately 100,000 litres of storage, connected via gravity feed, while numerous water taps are positioned around the property. A dedicated fire pump and fire equipment are located near the rear water tank, and the property is serviced by septic and water treatment systems. Practicality continues with an approx. 13kW solar system positioned over the commercial kitchen and shed, Starlink internet connection, back-to-base security, sensor lighting and numerous external power points. A 5kW Kubota generator, with remote start from the laundry and connection to the home, provides another important layer of self-sufficiency. Despite the feeling of being tucked away in your own private world, Tara Downs remains within reach of Toowoomba and Highfields. It is that balance that makes this property so compelling: the privacy and freedom of substantial acreage, without completely disconnecting from the conveniences of town. Tara Downs is difficult to capture simply by listing its features. Yes, there are 129.71 acres, five bedrooms across the main home and guest retreat, four bathrooms, extensive vehicle accommodation, a commercial kitchen, sheds, paddocks, solar, bore and substantial water storage. But what makes it memorable is everything that happens between those features. It is mornings on the balcony, children exploring the trails, friends gathering around the table, winter nights beside the fire, fresh produce from the garden, kangaroos appearing amongst the trees and quiet evenings beneath a sky full of stars. Tara Downs is a place with room for family, room for adventure and, perhaps most importantly, room to simply breathe. Prepare to fall in love General rates: approx. $2,100.00 gross per half year (01/07/26 - 31/12/26) Primary school state catchment: Murphys Creek State School High school state catchment: Toowoomba State High School Advertising Disclaimer: We have in preparing this information used our best endeavours to ensure that the information contained herein is true and accurate but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements that may occur. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained herein.