Pullenvale is where you can live in the country but still be in the city. These are big acreage estates just 15 km from Brisbane city. They are also home to McMansions. Not the new modern McMansions built to take up every square inch of a 400 square meter block. These are 'old style' McMansions - big, expansive character houses.
This is the place for hobby farms and horse riding. But be prepared to spend big - the median property price is almost a million dollars.
This house, according to the agent, is in the French Provincial Style, which sounds very exotic (and expensive!). The house sold for $3.985 million in September 2011.
The listing doesn't give any indication of the age of the property. What is interesting is that the 'house' is split up into three buildings - the main house, the pool house and a guest house. While an intercom connects all three, I would find it cumbersome to have to wander down to the pool house to watch a movie in my media room. Fast forward to when you have older children when it would be a great place for them to have their own privacy.
So let's look a little deeper.
Exterior
The exterior of the house shows a very handsome looking house with gorgeous stone work and a very simple, uncluttered and clean facade. This property is 10 acres, which means that there is space, glorious space!
The photo below shows the three car garage to the right. According to the floor plan, there is a covered walkway to get from the garage into the house.
This can also be seen in the next photo. The garage and the undercover walk way are to the left of the photograph. This photo also highlights the tiered garden beyond the pool.
As you can see in the next photo, the tiered garden leads to the paddock fencing. Beyond this fencing is a dense bushland paddock that extends to the boundary of the property. The tennis court is also visible in this photo.
The terrace of the main house and the pool house are visible in the next photo. I love the outdoor fire place on the terrace. Wouldn't it be amazing to sit by the fire on a cold (well Brisbane cold hahaha) winter night enjoying a glass of wine and, to keep with the theme, a platter of french cheeses.
There aren't many interior photos of the main house - but it looks like there are three fireplaces (including the outdoor fireplace on the terrace).
Entry Way
This entryway is like coming home. It is so simple, yet so beautiful. I love the double wooden doors and the stone floors.
This is the only photograph of the open plan living, dining and kitchen. There is an internal fireplace and vaulted ceilings with stunning wooden beams.
Formal Lounge
The lounge is very formal with another internal fireplace. The colour of the walls is very bold and bright and I think that the lounge suite compliments the colour scheme.
Bathroom
The bathroom, while it is large, it needs a refurbishment.
Terrace
Pool House
Floor Plan
What the agent said
457 Grandview Road Pullenvale
European Inspired Acreage Homestead
Be amazed and in awe of this charming French provincial homestead which is authentic in every detail yet modern in all the right places. Offering all the elegance and character of a country estate, this exceptional property combines 19th Century charm, with contemporary facilities that boast unrivalled comfort. Set over three well thought out dwellings plus a separate guest house you will fall in love with this scenic, elevated, all useable 10 acre oasis in prestigious Pullenvale.
This home has four separate areas that are all very private, yet very open and accessible to the whole family. With five bedrooms and five bathrooms, all members of the family will have their own personal space. The property is further complemented with recycled timber beams, sandstone features, solid rendered construction which gives this residence a feeling of warmth in winter, while providing a cool and casual feeling during those warm summer days. Tennis court, pool and horse paddocks with night yards are just some of the amenities on offer.
Features Include:
* 5 Impressive bedrooms + Large home office
* 5 bathrooms including 4 ensuites
* Master suite offers walk through robe/dressing room, ensuite and your own private fireplace with views over the pool and bushland
* 3 Spacious/separate living areas featuring 12/15ft ceilings, fireplaces and access out to the entertainment wing of the property
* Spacious kitchen with walk in pantry and separate preparation room
* Spacious covered entertainment area flowing directly off the two living areas, over looking the pool, tennis court and private bushland setting.
* Intercom between the three separate dwellings
* Ducted air conditioning throughout
* Stunning combination of solid rendered constriction mixed with recycled timber beams and sandstone features
* 3 Car lock up garage with an abundance of space, storage and self contained guest quarters above featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen and living area
* Large 8x12 shed with double roller doors and high ceilings, perfect for more car accommodation, machinery or your personal toys
* A fully equipped pool house which acts as the entertainment hub to the residence. Offering a spacious open plan entertainment area that connects the pool and tennis court areas together through large bi-fold doors. Your own private cinema, kitchen, bathroom and sandstone bar.
* Flood lit tennis court with a perfect North/South aspect
* Fully fenced horse paddock with night yards, large storage/feed shed, power, water and a concrete driveway
* Bore and water license which irrigates the entire property and grounds
* A self contained guest cottage is positioned at the front of the property featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, polished timber floors, a/c and a large north facing deck
This really is a rare opportunity to own one of Brisbanes finest properties set on a usable 10 acre bushland hideaway. The character, privacy and quality processed can only be described as spectacular and exquisite.
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