517 Fig Tree Pocket Road

Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069

Brisbane's best value riverfront - now $2,985,000. The ultimate lifestyle riverfront property. - 951m2 of house under-roof - 11,400m2 of absolute riverfront land with 75m of direct river frontage - Flood lit North-South tennis court, pool, slipway - 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4 car spaces plus two independent living areas Welcome to Fig Tree House; an extraordinarily large residence nestled amongst a private bushland setting on an elevated 11400m2 parcel of river-front grounds, boasting 75 metres of direct river- frontage. Positioned high on the property to maximise a kaleidoscope of ever-changing views of the Brisbane River and natural bushland fauna and flora, the grand family acreage estate features an abundance of private resort facilities, including flood lit champion sized tennis court, pool with entertainment gazebo, slipway for direct boating access, wide expanses of manicured lawns (perfect playground for cricket and football) and layers of landscaped gardens. Designed to be a generational family home for the largest of families, this riverfront three level colonial style mansion of enormous proportions offers 655sqm of internal living with an additional 296sqm of external space. Five bedrooms, six bathrooms, generous dining and living areas plus a multitude of flexible self-contained accommodation options. Expansive verandahs stretch the front and rear of the Queenslander inspired home and a series of gazebo bays create an additional collection of dedicated outdoor spaces to enjoy the natural riverfront setting and appreciate the beauty of the its botanical park-like grounds, including a majestic 200+ year old Fig Tree (being the property's namesake) which beckons you to lie under its canopy of shade. A private road, leads you through an established natural fauna and flora reserve, Foam Bark Gully, to the beautiful front garden of the property. Lemon, mandarin, mango and olive trees, combined with bursts of colour from frangapanis and a dedicated narrative of gardening treasures welcome you to the front door. Beyond the double entry doors, inset with bevelled glass leadlighting, the ground level of living offers oversized dining, living and family rooms with 2.3m high ceilings that embrace its picturesque outdoor river setting and French doors that open out to the wide riverfront verandahs. The central large kitchen, with wide granite bench-tops, Queensland blackwood timber and practical butlers pantry, creates a family hub and also opens out to a terrace to enjoy the north easterly aspect of the front garden and its beauty. An extra wide hallway (wide enough for wheelchairs and prams) leads to the private Master Retreat. The Master Retreat offers direct access to its own riverfront gazebo, a large bay window that captures the northerly morning warmth, walk in robe and ensuite complete with spa and double vanity. Also within this wing of living, there are three additional large bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes and high ceilings, a family bathroom with separate toilet and a large laundry with its own river-views. The upper level of the residence offers a private attic styled and separated living space ideal as teenager retreat, art studio or guest accommodation, with built in wardrobes, full bathroom and additional large storage area. The lower level mirrors the floor dimension of the main level of living, and has been thoughtfully designed to offer completely separate living quarters with separate access, kitchenette, bathroom, living and dining areas that spill out to the riverfront terrace. There is also a separate entertainment wing on the lower level, complete with full-sized billiards table, wet bar and bathroom to service the pool and outdoor entertaining gazebo areas. All three levels of the residence enjoy sublime river breezes, and also offer the comforts of two working fireplaces and air-conditioning throughout. Additional features include four-car secure garaging (plus large off-street parking capability), additional huge attic storage area, fully automated garden irrigation with 16 computer-controlled stations, 35000 litre water tank and a separate bio-syde septic system that is recycled into the landscaped gardens. An entertainers dream, the property comfortably caters for the largest of functions and family gatherings. Its natural bushland setting creates an oasis to enjoy privacy and space, and the very best of riverfront and bush living, only 16 google minutes from the Brisbane CBD and minutes to the Centenary Motorway for easy access to both North and South Coasts and only 27 minutes to the Brisbane International Airport. This magnificent estate is a unique opportunity to secure a riverfront sanctuary of this dimension and privacy, for the best of family living for many generations into the future.