Last Listing description (February 2008)
A Grand Family Estate in an Idyllic Gated Acreage Setting
As one of the very few gated residential communities ever permitted in South East Queensland, Brookfield Lodge is admired and coveted for its privacy, security and premium quality. This is among those rare occasions when one of a very limited number of Lodge properties is offered to the market.
It is an exceptional opportunity to fulfill the dream of gracious country living without sacrificing near city convenience in a sprawling eight-bedroom mansion that is part of an exclusive acreage estate of 14 properties just 20 minutes from Brisbane Central.
Magnificent park-like grounds, exceptional dimensions, comprehensive facilities and absolute luxury are the hallmarks of this impressive 1.01 hectare property along with a commitment to quality that will bear the closest scrutiny at every level.
The residence encompasses ensuites for all eight bedrooms, four studies and a remarkable number of separate living, entertaining and outdoor recreational areas. This impressive catalogue is just the start of what makes this property an exceptional home for entertaining and living on a grand scale.
An extended family will enjoy the sophisticated approach to aesthetics and the sense of casual comfort for relaxed living on an incredible 685 sqm over two levels.
Among many indulgent and lavish features are the grand marble reception foyer, resplendent parquetry floors, ornately detailed architraves, arches and rich drapery in the formal zones, stylish plantation shutters, peak-quality appliances, granite surfaces and a massive, very sumptuous master suite.
The result is the ultimate setting for a lifestyle of both indulgence and practicality - from the seemingly endless relaxed living and recreation areas complete with a restaurant-grade wet bar and epicure kitchen to the shady verandahs and private terracotta-flagged courts. In so many areas the home flows effortlessly between the interiors and the outdoors - a layout designed for the relaxed South East Queensland lifestyle.
An inventory of some of the property's other premium features include three remote controlled garages with internal access, an intelligent combination of zoned ducted and split-system air-conditioning, central vacuuming, smart wiring, intercom, stereo sound, integrated security and laundry chute.
As well as the ambiance of luxurious elegance embodied in the main residence, there is a resort feel created by superlative facilities for year-round entertaining and outdoors recreation. These include an open sided entertaining pavilion, the north-south floodlit tennis court and a conservatory style glass pool house enclosing a 14 metre swimming pool and spa for year round use.
Reflecting the elegant atmosphere of the main residence is a well-appointed quest house complete with kitchen, sitting and dining rooms, bathroom and laundry.
Set in a unique rural valley with its own showground and equestrian facilities, Brookfield village is just 30 minutes from the city and is considered one of the most desirable parts of Brisbane's prestigious near western acreage belt. It is just five minutes from the comprehensive shopping and upmarket boutiques and restaurants of nearby Kenmore.
* 685 sqm over two extraordinary levels
* Marble, granite, parquetry & sumptuous carpeted surfaces
* Dual staircase
* 8 bedrooms - each with ensuite
* Extravagant master suite
* Manager/Housekeeper quarters
* 4 studies
* Epicure Kitchen
* Restaurant-grade wet bar
* Zoned ducted & split-system air-conditioning, central vacuuming, smart wiring, intercom, stereo sound, integrated security and laundry chute.
* Verandahs, courts and entertaining pavilion
* Fully enclosed 14-metre swimming pool and spa
* Floodlit, N-S full tennis court
* Fully self-contained detached guest house
Land Area: 10,000sqm
BCC Rates:$263.74/ qtr