104 Baaring Drive, Karana Downs QLD 4306

UNDER CONTRACT BY CARRIE AND RICHARD BISCHOFF

AWARD-WINNING FEDERATION-STYLE ACREAGE MASTERPIECE

This classic c1990 Federation style residence of rare distinction & style offers an opportunity to live in one of Karana Downs finest homes. Set gracefully on 7,079sm of undulating land, surrounded by exemplary gardens, the property has been superbly maintained and is flawlessly presented for sale for the first time in over 30 years. Generously proportioned interiors combine period charm with contemporary elegance, experienced as soon as you walk through the door. Boasting a luxurious swimming pool, spectacular entertaining options and sprawling grounds, this extraordinary home demands to be seen. Welcome to 104 BAARING DRIVE KARANA DOWNS.

Exuding classic refinement, the residence sets the impressive standard from the outset. Upon entry down the drive, you will immediately be impressed with its magnificent brick facade, extensive manicured lawns, stately water feature, landscaped gardens and charming arbours. Step onto the L-shaped bull-nose verandah, adorned with slate tiles, offering sweeping views of the formal garden and proud flagpole. A grand formal entry welcomes guests through bespoke timber cricket bat door, embellished with stained glass inlays and feature lighting.

Flowing from the property's grand entry, a spacious open plan living and dining area invites you to relax and host guests with ease. There is a formal lounge and dining, adjacent the exceptional kitchen with 40mm granite benchtops, breakfast bar, walk-in pantry and ample rosewood timber cupboard storage. A suite of premium appliances includes a Vintec wine fridge and Miele induction cooktop, double ovens, including a new speed oven, and integrated dishwasher.

The residence encompasses a generously proportioned master suite boasting panoramic vistas of the stone water feature and lush gardens, complete with a stunning renovated ensuite, walk-in robe and office access. Three additional bedrooms offer ample accommodation, each affording views of the pool or gardens. Suitable for those who work from home, the formal office is positioned at the front of the home and is exquisitely appointed with built-in, floor to ceiling, timber bookcase, two-way entry and a delightful garden outlook.

An elegantly refurbished main bathroom boasts a freestanding bath and spacious shower, complemented by a double floating vanity positioned to serve as a powder room when the bathroom door is closed.

Continuing the entertainment options outside, a covered al fresco area encompasses a full outdoor kitchen with a Weber barbecue, stone benchtops, an integrated sink and a built-in bar fridge. Positioned in the treetops, a covered pavilion overlooks the stately sparkling in-ground swimming pool providing an enchanting entertainment setting for time spent with friends and family.

Complete with recently upgraded laundry, the property also encompasses a secure dual garage and workshop area that can be easily converted into a dual-living option or home business. Other notable details include a workshop space, tool storage area, ducted air-conditioning, a 15-kilowatt solar power system, termite barrier protection, garden irrigation system and two 25,000-litre rainwater tanks. Adding to the home's appeal are fantastic details such as lofty ceilings, decorative archways, ornate cornices and a versatile neutral colour palette. Plush carpeted and luxury vinyl plank flooring feature throughout.

Surrounded by expansive grassed front and rear yard connected via meandering walkways flanked by mature gardens, taking you on a wonderful journey of discovery. Along the way you will find a covered pergola, a children's cubby house, a native beehive, and an extensive variety of flora and fauna. This is truly a private paradise awaiting your discovery.

Positioned between Brisbane and Ipswich, and only minutes from a collection of shops and dining options. The Brisbane River Golf Club, Kookaburra Park's playground and boat ramp and the Karalee shopping precinct are all minutes away. Falling within the Mount Crosby State School and Ipswich State High School catchment areas and serviced by many private school buses, this property is also a short drive from Saint Joseph's and Saint Mary's Primary School, Saint Mary's and Saint Edmonds Secondary College and Ipswich Grammar Schools to name a few.

Do not miss this exclusive opportunity – call Carrie or Richard to arrange an inspection today.

PROPERTY FEATURES:
** 7,079SQM PRIVATE ESTATE WITH EXTENSIVE GROUNDS & STUNNING GARDENS
** PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED WITH MANICURED LAWNS, STATELY WATER FOUNTAIN, ENCHANTING ARBOURS, MASS PLANTINGS, ESTABLISHED HEDGES, TREETOP VISTAS & MEANDERING WALK-WAYS
** CIRCA 1990 AWARD-WINNING FEDERATION STYLE BRICK HOME BUILT BY MASTER BUILDER PAUL BROWN – WINNING THE 1991 HIA AWARD FOR BEST DESIGN
** LUXURIOUS LIVING 4 BEDROOMS + STUDY + FORMAL & INFORMAL LIVING & DINING + INGROUND POOL + OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING PAVILION + OUTDOOR KITCHEN & BBQ + DBL GARAGE + WORKSHOP
** L-SHAPE BULL-NOSE VERANDAH WITH SLATE TILES OVERLOOKING FORMAL GARDEN & FLAG POLE
** FORMAL ENTRY WITH BESPOKE TIMBER CRICKET BAT DOOR WITH STAINED GLASS INLAYS & FEATURE LIGHTING
** LARGE CARPETED FORMAL LOUNGE + FORMAL DINING CAPTURING GARDEN & POOL VIEWS
** ROSEWOOD KITCHEN WITH 40MM GRANITE BENCHES, MIELE APPLIANCES inc INDUCTION COOKTOP & RANGEHOOD, DOUBLE OVENS INC PYROLYTIC OVEN + SPEED OVEN, INTEGRATED MIELE DISHWASHER & DBL SINK, VINTEC WINE FRIDGE, DBL PLUMBED FRIDGE SPACE & WALK-IN-PANTRY
** ELEGANT TIMBER FEATURE SEPARATES THE LARGE INFORMAL DINING & LIVING
** FORMAL OFFICE WITH BUILT-IN BOOKCASE, STUNNING GARDEN VIEWS & SEPARATE ENTRY VIA THE MAIN BEDROOM
** A HUGE MASTER SUITE WITH SWEEPING VIEWS OF THE STONE WATER FEATURE & SURROUNDING GARDENS + RENOVATED ENSUITE + WIR WITH BUILT IN CABINETRY + ACCESS TO THE OFFICE
** STUNNING ENSUITE WITH LARGE SHOWER, DBL VANITY & WC
** BEDROOMS 2,3&4 ALL OF A GOOD SIZE WITH BIRs & POOL OR GARDEN VIEWS
** MAIN RENOVATED BATHROOM WITH ELEGANT FREESTANDING BATH & LARGE DBL HEAD SHOWER
** FLOATING VANITY WITH DOUBLE SINK + SEPARATE WC
** STYLISHLY RENOVATED LAUNDRY WITH INTEGRATED SINK, WALL MOUNTED IRONING BOARD, BROOM CLOSET, STORAGE & UNDERMOUNT HANGING RAIL

OUTSTANDING EXTRAS!!!
** OUTDOOR BBQ KITCHEN WITH WEBER BBQ, STONE BENCHTOP, INTEGRATED SINK & BUILT-IN 2 DOOR BAR FRIDGE
** LARGE PRIVATE ENTERTAINING PAVILLION IN THE TREETOPS
** OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING OVERLOOKING STUNNING SW POOL RESURFACED IN 2023 & FULLY PIERED
** SEPARATE POWERED DBL GARAGE WITH REAR WORKSHOP AREA & UNDERCOVER ACCESS TO THE HOME - IDEAL FOR CONVERTION TO SEPARATE GRANNY FLAT OR HOME BUSINESS
** ADDITIONAL TOOL STORAGE LEAN-TOO
** COVERED PERGOLA + UPGRADED CUBBY WITH NEW MODWOOD TIMBER DECKING
** SECURE FENCED AREA INCLUDING UNDERCOVER AREA FOR PETS
** NATIVE BEE HIVE

PLUS!! PLUS!! PLUS!!
** HIGH CEILINGS, DECORATIVE CORNICES & DOWNLIGHTS THROUGHOUT
** 2021 INSTALLED 15KW SOLAR SYSTEM + 2021 INSTALLED ROOF
** 2021 INSTALLED TERMITE BARRIER PROTECTION
** 2021 FULL INTERNAL REPAINT
** DUCTED AIR-CONDITIONING
** 2020 INSTALLED HOT WATER SYSTEM
** 2 X 25,000LTR WATER STORAGE
** GARDEN & LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEM
** WINDOW COVERINGS INCLUDING BLOCK-OUT, SHEER CURTAINS & HONEYCOMB THERMAL BLINDS THROUGHOUT
** QUALITY PLUSH CARPET & HYBRID LUXURY VINYL PLANKS THROUGHOUT
** DUCTED VACUUM AIDE SYSTEM
** EXTENSIVE RETAINING WALLS, WALKWAYS & FURTHER INFRASTUCTURE
** FULL PRESSURE TOWN WATER & NBN CONNECTIVITY
** ALL WEATHER DRIVEWAY & EASY REAR ACCESS
** COMPLIANT POOL CERTIFICATE + PRE-SALE BUILDING & PEST INSPECTION

LOCATION!! LOCATION!!
Minutes away local facilities including Service Station, General Store, Bakery, Pizza Shop, CHEERS Liquor House, Hairdresser, Pool Shop etc. The nearby Warrego Highway provides motorway access to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts as well as western areas including Toowoomba. Only 25 kms to Brisbane CBD, 15 kms to Indooroopilly and only 12 kms from the Ipswich CBD.

Homes of this quality and caliber don't last! Call Carrie today for your welcome inspection!

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