712 Rockmount Road

Preston QLD 4352

ecoRidge Hideaway is a tree-change seeker's unique opportunity offering country lifestyle with the additional benefit of a Bed and Breakfast business income.This 50 acres property is set in the heart of the Great Dividing Range amongst serene native bushland. It offers a great sense of seclusion, even though the dynamic centre of Toowoomba is only an easy 13 minute drive away. Shared with abundant wildlife, the place is the ideal spot for amazing animal sightings. The large substantial Federation Style Home and the three fully self-contained chalets are perfectly seated high along the edge of the escarpment with a North-Easterly aspect each enjoying front row seats to magnificent sunrises, cheerful birdsongs, and sweeping panoramic views over the wilderness of the surrounding peaks and valleys below. The 3 sustainably designed chalets have been successfully run as a Bed and Breakfast since 2009 under the name of ecoRidge Hideaway and provide the optional benefit of an additional income to this outstanding lifestyle property. They are located about 200m from the main residence ensuring both privacy for the homeowner and for the visiting guests. A Snap Shot of this unique property package offerings include andbull; A large character two storey five bedrooms Federation Style Queenslander andbull; Three individual BandB style fully self-contained Chalets built with reclaimed timberandbull; A 10 x 7.5m three bay colour bond shed, plus a work and garden shed, chook pen, veggie patches, and a small paddock suitable for horses or livestock of your choice.andbull; An Electric Submersible Bore pumping excellent potable water @ approx. 500 GPH.andbull; Large capacity rainwater tanks of 72000 Litres to the home, 54000 Litres across 3 tanks servicing the Chalets, and bore header tank of 22000 Litres.andbull; A 3.7 Kw solar system. Solar Hot Water Systems to the chalets. Gas Hot Water to the home.andbull; 50 acres of land, which is comprised of a parklike 5 to 6 acres around the home, sheds, and chalets, and the remaining 44 acres is predominately native bushland with walking tracks.andbull; Just an easy 13 minutes drive to all the conveniences Toowoomba has to offer including Kmart Plaza and Ridge Shopping Centres, University of Southern Queensland, Medical Centres, and Schools.The Federation Queenslander was designed by the renowned Federation Style architect Robin Dods, and has been maintained in exceptionally good condition. It is a beautiful double story home providing the potential for dual living with spacious open plan living and bedrooms situated on both levels. The home boasts features such as 3.2 metre high ceilings, polished timber floors, a classic white contemporary well-appointed kitchen which opens to a huge open plan dining and living room with a slow combustion wood heater - all of which enjoys the outlook to the views as does the sunroom, entertaining deck, and master bedroom. This large home has a very versatile floor plan providing you with up to six bedrooms if you need. Downstairs offers great potential with a flexible floor plan incorporating a reception area, office, bedrooms, large open plan rumpus/living room and a single garage. The three-bay powered 10 x 7.5 metre colour bond garage is complete with storage shelves and a workbench. The park like gardens provide fruit trees, an olive grove, and native garden.The Fully Self-Contained Chalets are a quality addition to the property. They have been operated as an award-winning Bed and Breakfast for the past 10 years and listed in the Lonely Planet guide since 2014. They all are in excellent condition and feature a generous open plan living area that opens onto a private balcony via a large 6 metre glass sliding door. Each is equipped with full kitchen, fans, fireplace, BBQ and carport. One features a spa bath, and another has a separate bedroom. The Chalets are situated conveniently near tourist attractions such as Preston Peak Winery and Wedding Reception, Preston Village Chapel and Manor, and the Garden City of Toowoomba.This property will suit anyone who loves nature, tranquillity and space and can be continued as a successful BandB, changed into the business adventure of your choice such as yoga/healing/artist retreat, organic gardening, health food caf, wildlife sanctuary, nature photography, or the chalets might simply be used as an extension to the main residence for family and friends. This is a special package that must be inspected to be fully appreciated. Don't hesitate to call Murray to arrange your private inspection.Other features of the property include:andbull; a 10 person sand filteration waste water treatment system with garden subirrigation at the main residenceandbull; Ecofriendly Biolytix Waste water treatment for the 3 chalets (using worms to break down the waste)andbull; There is Mail Delivery, Wheelie Bin Collection, and School Bus pick up just 300metres away.Rates: $1889:32 per half year.