385 Palmerston Highway

O'Briens Hill QLD 4860

The Obrien family bought the land here in the early 1900's when it was originally surveyed. They lived in the house for over three generations. The area is now known as Obriens Hill. It comprises over 5600 sqm of the hilltop looking out over the North Johnstone River and to Mt Bartle Frere.

Fast forward to the second and current owners and you will find that whilst the historic feel of the Queenslander has been retained the house has also been brought up to date. Think of a brand new 6.6 KW solar system that allows the brand new pool pump and pool robot to run for free. Fresh paint from top to toe and new air conditioning and hot water service.

The home is a large volume sprawling Queenslander-style home with ceiling heights that soar well over 3 metres. The wrap-around verandas are big enough for an indoor soccer match and with louvers all around catch the breeze. The main living room and the master bedroom both flow onto this verandah through gorgeous French doors. There are 4 very large bedrooms along with a utility room which could be an office. The kitchen was upgraded with a new stove and has retained the large walk-in larder and flows from casual dining to formal dining to Alfresco with ease. There is a garage with internal access connected to the house along with a couple of beautiful outdoor patios, a large three-bay additional garage along another machinery garage in the garden. The property has a large orchard with all manner of tropical fruit trees along with a variety of citrus. The shade house produces veggies and there is an old chook yard that could be reinvigorated.

If you want to become self-sufficient this block will suit you. Large families will love it, as there is room for everyone including the relatives, and after a game of cricket on the grounds followed by a swim in the pool and then a soiree on the wrap-around verandah there will be room for everyone to crash. Christmas will be at your house and the kid's mates will all be over at your place on the weekends. All of this is just 10 minutes from the centre of town.

All the ingredients for a wonderful family home where your next generations will consider home.

Contact Michael Skuse