955 Aherns Road

Conondale QLD 4552

This exceptional property is located in the Conondale and Great Dividing Ranges, an area which hosts some of the Sunshine State's most popular and picturesque forests of towering eucalyptus, deep gorges, waterfalls and spectacular scenery. Typical of a Queenslander style home, Silky Oaks Estate is designed to capture and enjoy 360 views within these Ranges, providing a timeless retreat. If not for a galaxy of starry-night skies, the most captivating views are from the living room and verandah to the signature dam/lake, which is a haven for many species of Australian wildlife. Observe kangaroos, kookaburras and tropical birds - the area is classified by BirdLife International as an "Important Bird Area" and as such, the sound of nature is wonderful.

Warm and inviting, surrounded by wide open spaces and fresh air, the house showcases comfortable and functional rural living. One can escape day-to-day working life and enjoy the floodlit tennis court, infinity pool, kayaking on the lake, quad / dirt biking across acres of land, hunting for red deer. The property is suitable as a business - run a B&B or as a working farm, where a wide variety of cattle and vast array of fruit trees can thrive, including oranges, lemonades, mangoes, macadamia, lychees, olives, passionfruit - the pick is yours. Features include:

* 9ft ceilings, neutral tones, bright and airy, polished ironbark hardwood floors, eco-friendly Breezeair cooling system, ceiling fans, secure stainless steel screens, solar power and hot water, landline telephone, ADSL internet, satellite/Foxtel TV, wood fire place
* 4 bedrooms: access to the wide wraparound verandah via French doors, mirrored built-in-robes
* 3 bathrooms: marble-tiled floors, a jet spa bath and shower, powder room, fully-tiled walls, master with ensuite, shed with toilet/shower, large internal laundry with slate floor
* Ground level: Secure office with pool views, outdoor shower, separate space for large wine cellar and storage
* Vehicles: dual frontage, 2 carports - parking for 10 cars / machinery + 2 large secure sheds (12L x 9W x 3H), surrounded by wide concrete driveways/footpaths
* Open-plan kitchen-dining-lounge living: the kitchen has an abundance of workspace, with a large oven, gas stove, fluted rangehood, Miele dishwasher, hot/cold ZipTap, Corian stone surfaces and a handcrafted centre island bench-top created from a single piece of bluegum timber
* Indoor/outdoor entertaining: for small groups or hundreds of guests
* The North East aspect captures the beautiful, cooling breezes. The climate is warm and temperate
* House construction: local Gympie Sandstone faade, bullnose metal roof, hardwood verandah
* Water resources: Mary River tributary, 4 dams, 8 spring fed tanks / 172,500 litres, 55'' of rain annually
* Included: Wrangler cattle pen with crusher and ramp, 2 cattle grids, fenced property and paddocks
* Potential to expand house vertically / laterally, add extra dwellings and dams, create helipad

Location - minutes by car:
* 20: Maleny, Montville
* 30: Woodford, Kenilworth, Beerwah and Landsborough (with train stations connecting to BNE Airports/CBD and Gold Coast)
* 50: The Sunshine Coast beaches and the new SCU/P Hospitals
* 60: Sunshine Coast Airport SCY, Noosa, Gympie
* 85: Brisbane CBD and BNE Airports

Local attractions:
* Heritage-listed Glasshouse Mountains, Kondalilla Falls
* Australia Zoo, The Big Pineapple, Eumundi Markets, Yandina Ginger Factory, Woodford Folk Festival
* Stunning walking tracks in the Conondale and Mary Cairncross National Parks
* Maleny Dairy and Winery, The Kenilworth Cheese Factory
* The Landsborough and Beerwah Hotels
* Our local delight: Maleny cafs

Silky Oaks Estate presents an opportunity to acquire a truly unique property. Indulge: take your slice of the Great Dividing Range.

For more information, please contact Mark Ward on 0434 917 766!