8 Azalea Street, Mapleton QLD 4560

Once in a generation a property of special appeal comes on the market. Typically it is one that nobody knows is even there. Not even the realtors! Well the secret is out and a limited window of opportunity exists for a fortunate buyer to secure the most private position in Mapleton. This 3 acre gently sloping block offers open sweeping lawns, stunning mature trees, a rainforest section and the headwaters of Baxter's Creek meandering through. It is a very low maintenance garden that requires little attention and would be a joy to mow.

This architecturally inspired home was built with great care by the current owners over 30 years ago. The benefits and character of their carefully designed home resonate still today.
The home has 5 bedrooms on the upper level and separate study on the living level. There is also a 2 room office on the lower level that would also be a great studio. The spacious kitchen enjoys a large sun filled window in the winter and overlooks a shaded entertainment courtyard with pizza oven. The resident satin bower bird nests here and loves to party. Soaring ceilings through the living areas cool through clerestory windows and warm with the combustion wood heater. This living zone flows onto the wide verandah overlooking the gardens, lilyponds and stream.
Truly a haven for birds, water fowl and wildlife who engage in harmonious company with the residents. The owners have the capacity to pump from the permanent dam to water the fruit tress and gardens but rarely have to. Buyers with a permaculture interest will be delighted as self sufficient living off the grid is mostly here. Enjoy the benefit of low cost living forever with this climate controlled solar passive home. All services of water, septic system and solar power are onsite. Eucalypts and wattles provide firewood from fallen branches for the heating of the home. Designated parkland adjoins at the rear.

Features include.
Fixed wireless NBN. FTTN is available.
Power, is underground with 3 Phase to house.
4kW grid connected system able to be upgraded to 15kW with battery
Rainwater storage 17,500 gallons - 80,000 litres approx.
2 bay car accom and generous workshop area on lower level.
Stream and dam water with fixed pump set up for gardens.
On site septic system with grey water trenches in the rainforest section.
Solar hot water system recently renewed.
Solar passive design with full insulation in ceilings. Tall plantings shade summer afternoon sun on house.
Gas cooking. Outdoor woodfired pizza oven.
Brick and Brushbox timber shiplock on exterior walls with hardwood frames.
Polished floors are mixed hardwoods of scribbly gum and spotted gum.
There is room for a horse or two but fences would be required.
Council have erected barriers to reduce weed intrusion into the stream and the owners have been careful to plant and protect the riparian zones along the creek edges.
The home is a pleasant level stroll from the Mapleton shops, medical centre, bakery, tavern, kindy, prep & primary school, gym, bowls club, men's shed and Lillyponds Parkland.
Nearby is the entrance to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk offering short, half day or up to four day walks through the local rainforest reserves.

Area overview.
Mapleton is a picturesque village 400m up, on the edge of the Blackall Range with its iconic area status and average annual rainfall of 1770mm. Mapleton Falls National Park offers picturesque walks and park facilities. It lies 30 minutes inland from Maroochydore and 10 minutes from the popular town of Nambour with it's hospitals, medical, shopping and all services. It has long been a desirable place to live because of its inviting village centre and community groups. It offers a comfortable, private and serene lifestyle, while still being convenient to schools, services, the airport and the coastal beaches. Brisbane Airport is 114 km's highway drive away.

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