394 Philps Road, Ringwood QLD 4343

As its name suggests, "Rusty Gums" is an idyllic rural lifestyle property, with a beautiful and natural seclusion created by the surrounding bushland that attracts a multitude of bird life and wildlife. Located just 25 minutes from Toowoomba, 10 minutes from Gatton and 1 hour 10 minutes from Brisbane, the multi dwelling property is ideal for families that want to live in a more communal and natural sense, with grandparents or other extended family just a hop, skip and jump from the grand main residence. However you choose to use the property - being within this pristine bush settling instantly takes it effect on your soul, and you find yourself simultaneously breathing in the clean air and delicious gum filled aroma as your cares instantly dissolve and your shoulders relax.

Established in circa 1998, "Rusty Gums" was built by a master builder, with the main cavity brick residence constructed as a traditional country estate complete with Tasmanian Oak kitchen, gleaming cork floors, an incredibly clever and open floor plan and a truly expansive enclosed outdoor entertainment area which can accommodate up to 30 plus people easily for a sit down meal.

With a bull nose verandah along the Northern side running the entire length of the front, the main residence is stately and elegant, with practical features including purpose built office with extensive cabinetry, enormous master suite with walk through robe and ensuite with separate shower and spa, main bathroom with a powder room and other family bedrooms with built in cupboards and dressing tables. There is also extensive built in book case cabinetry creating a library effect in 2 out of 4 rooms. The central kitchen with its very practical island bench, features as the hub of the home, and is really an accomplished cook's kitchen by design and inclusions like the pyrolytic oven and state of the art induction cooktop. Climate control for the perfect temperature in every season exists via the reverse cycle ducted air conditioning system throughout, fans throughout and wood heater in the lounge room - making use of the timber stocks available on the property. Offsetting any extra power use is the 5.5 KVA solar power system atop the roof with a grid feed in.

The completely unattached 2nd residence established in 2003 was built in the same cavity brick style as the main residence, and with verandahs front and rear, open plan kitchen, dining and family area, air conditioning, and 2 built in bedrooms and a walk through bathroom, this well designed home could provide your family with exactly the type of lifestyle you are hoping to achieve - one in which you can live in close communion with your extended family. Overlooking a small dam with waterbirds and other wildlife often stopping for a drink, this wonderfully appointed brick residence would also suit a business structure such as an Air BnB or rentable short term accommodation unit for use by aspiring artists and others wanting the peace and tranquility that only the bush can provide.

Formerly utilised as a native flower growing enterprise, there is excellent irrigation infrastructure throughout the property, including 4 dams, irrigation via a pump to multiple outlet and tap points around the property for ease of watering. There is also a main line from the big dam to a holding tank to a main line of irrigation that used to water the commercial flower venture.

The main house has 3 x 5000 gallon rainwater storage tanks, with one of the 3 tanks having use via a second pump for the surrounding gardens and plants. The second residence has its own 5000 gallon rainwater tank and there are a couple of tanks used to store dam water to irrigate from up by the sheds.

The shedding is extensive and well established, with the main powered and fully concreted 13.3m x 8.8m shed used as a living and games room, as well as a tool and storage shed. It is complete with a kitchenette and bathroom facilities including toilet and shower and has rooms for sleeping separated by wardrobes. This shed is the “man cave” space that has become so popular of late and also ideal for use by family if you are hosting Christmas here every year as the former owners did. Fully insulated with a reverse cycle air conditioner at one end, the shed has 3 remote rollers doors as well as a personal door and along the rear has an extra height single bay enclosed space for a large caravan or RV. The property also has multiple other car accommodation including a double carport near to the main residence, a 4 bay machinery shed up towards the rear of the property and a few shelters for Quad bikes or motorbikes for farm and recreational use.

The property is fully fenced to the boundary with the entrance via a Council bitumen road leading directly through a remote gate and onto the extensive bitumen driveway that leads all the way up to the house. Power is via a property pole and there is a predominantly cleared area of around 20 acres around the houses and sheds that opens up the bushland to a stunning parklike topography which has been used for all manner of outdoor activities including family golfing competitions and bike riding. With a scattering of gums, this open area that slopes gently away from the dwellings, gives the property such a point of difference – it really feels like it is your own rural retreat away from civilisation - surrounded by a denser bush that shelters the property.

This is an opportunity that would be difficult to replicate - not often does a property come to market with 2 residences of this calibre in a serene bush setting that is calling you for the treechange you have been yearning for. Call Allison Vinckier on 0423 301 315 to discuss.