238 Griffin RoadTolga QLD 4882
Property Details for 238 Griffin Rd, Tolga
238 Griffin Rd, Tolga is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 9 parking spaces and was built in 1880. The property has a land size of 137500m2 and floor size of 158m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2022.
Last Listing description (June 2023)
Perched on iconic Bones Knob with views towards Atherton, Mt Bartle Frere, Tinaroo Dam and beyond, this 34 acre (13.75ha) property is only three minutes to Tolga. The current owner bought it in 1985, and it is only the second time it has come on the market in the past 70 years.
An ideally shaped block with boundary fencing, rich volcanic soil and predominantly brachiaria grass, the property has previously been used for grazing. The open eucalypt woodland paddocks and small patch of rainforest makes this a very attractive holding. The main access is off Griffin Road, and a secondary rear access from (gazetted) Bowcock Road.
The house was built in 1883 by the Qld Board of Education for the Herberton headmaster, utilising locally sourced hardwood and red cedar. It was relocated to Bones Knob approx 80 years ago.
Lovingly maintained and improved over the decades, this home has history, character and charm with gable roofs, timber walls, high ceilings, casement windows and timber decks. It features the following:
- Open plan kitchen living and dining with Coonara slow combustion wood stove.
- Casement windows wrap around two sides of the home capturing the breezes and views to Atherton, Tolga and east to the great dividing range. There is plenty of storage, gas cooktop and electric wall oven.
- 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 with airconditioning and the main with walk in robe and ensuite. All bedrooms have beautiful French doors with decks overlooking the manicured gardens.
- Large north facing verandah at the back of the home enjoying a private peaceful setting overlooking the property and beautiful gardens
- Study or craft room.
- Main bathroom with separate toilet.
- Electric Hot water, NBN Connection and Ceiling fans throughout
Property Infrastructure includes:
- 8m x 6m Carport
- 4 bay work shed - 2 secured with roller doors. 23m x 5 m skillion for 3 of the bays
- 11m x 8m skillion
- Single phase power
- 7m x 4m 3 Bay tractor shed.
- Bitumen driveway and electric gate access
- Water allocation from the Bones Knob Water Board with water tank and pump for backup.
- There is also some machinery that can be negotiated as part of the sale.
- Fruit Trees and above ground vege patch
The landscaped gardens surrounding the home together with the 5 acres of Mabi Forest create a perfect private sanctuary around the home, from every window you will be able to enjoy the extensive array of natives and botanical plants and soak in the fresh Country atmosphere.
The best way to see this property is by private inspection, Contact Dual-Exclusive Agent Michelle Raso on 0428 116 136 for more information or to book your inspection today.
Property History for 238 Griffin Rd, Tolga, QLD 4882
- 26 Oct 2022Sold for $1,150,000
- 04 Oct 2022Listed for Sale NOW UNCONDITIONAL
- 03 Oct 1996Transferred for $210,000
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The size of Tolga is approximately 85.3 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 0.2% of total area. The population of Tolga in 2011 was 2,425 people. By 2016 the population was 2,724 showing a population growth of 12.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Tolga is 60-69 years. Households in Tolga are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Tolga work in a trades occupation. In 2011, 78% of the homes in Tolga were owner-occupied compared with 78.3% in 2016.
Tolga has 1,585 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Tolga have seen a 59.60% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 17.77% increase. As at 31 August 2024:
- The median value for Houses in Tolga is $593,407 while the median value for Units is $319,908.
- Houses have a median rent of $520.
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