Behind its entry gates, Brackenleigh stands as a two-storey residence framed by box hedges, silver birches, and seasonal notes of daphne, daffodils, Japanese Maples, cherry blossoms, camellias, and rhododendrons. Draped in a red creeper vine, the façade carries a storybook quality a home built in 1991, yet touched with the character of a much earlier time.
Inside, grandeur and theatre unfold. The living room soars with double-height cathedral ceilings, an open fireplace flanked by symmetrical bookshelves, and japanned timber floors. The effect is both dramatic and inviting, creating a space for gathering that feels as enduring as it is beautiful.
The conservatory adds its own flourish a room of light with fleur-de-lis patterned floor tiles, tinted glass, split system climate control, and a dining experience that shifts with the seasons. French doors open to a broad entertaining deck, complete with spit roast and leafy garden surrounds.
Feature pendant lighting, linen drapes with block-outs, and wall panelling add layers of refinement, while hydronic heating ensures warmth throughout. The kitchen, painted in a soft sage palette, offers an understated nod to European design.
Accommodation includes a ground-floor bedroom with wood-fired pot belly stove and ensuite featuring a bathtub with overhead shower a private retreat in its own right. Upstairs, two bedrooms are connected by a banistered gallery and share a bathroom, with leafy outlooks that make waking up here feel like a retreat. Each bedroom has its own split system for comfort.
Set on 2540m2, the gardens reflect formality and whimsy in equal measure hedged borders, jasmine trailing up the verandah, manicured lawns, and secluded nooks that invite quiet reflection Jane Austen style. With coffee shops, delis, and the supermarket only a short stroll away, and the Pig & Whistle, the famous 1000 Steps, and forest walking trails nearby, the lifestyle here is as practical as it is poetic. A certified fire bunker and modern comforts bring assurance.
You'll Love
Impressive entry gates and formal gardens with seasonal blooms of Japanese Maples, cherry blossoms, camellias, and rhododendrons
Double-height cathedral ceilings with open fireplace and built-in bookshelves
Conservatory with fleur-de-lis tiled floors, tinted windows, and deck access
Ground-floor bedroom with pot belly stove and ensuite with bath
Two upstairs bedrooms connected by gallery, with shared bathroom
Hydronic heating throughout, plus split systems in conservatory and bedrooms
2540m2 of formal gardens and lawns, draped in seasonal vines and blooms
Kitchen with sage cabinetry, pendant lighting, and garden outlooks
Local's Secret
Winding your way through the ranges, stop at Soap Opera in Olinda a store where scent and craft collide. Handmade soaps steeped in herbal lore, essential oils that whisper of distant gardens, and a staff who speak your skin's language. Perfect for sourcing gifts, beauty rituals, or simply stepping into a moment of alchemy in Olinda's boutique village.
