HighvaleFamily

Migrated from 'blighty' to Australia back in 2001, lived in suburbia for a couple of years then found HIGHVALE !....Have lived here (on Mt Glorious Road) for 5 years now and as a family we have never looked back. Driving back home after a hard days work (from Brisbane CBD) brings a smile to the face and makes the hard work worth while. The children love the acerage lifestyle, are out in the garden more than inside, climbing tees's, exploring & enjoy being kids & love school....Local school bus stop is just to the left of our property out the front so no roads to cross etc - you can stand on the balcony & watch the kids get on/off the school bus. We have chooks, bugs, rats, snakes & all that goes with acerage living & still love it. ! The backdrop for our property is 280 deg of mountain view (Mt Nebo, Glorious & House Mountain Range), Our neighbours are great both sides and we've all spent many a time with a few beers over a BBQ. However as my father-law said - there's no such place as paradise & the downside is the lack of public transport (for those who need or would prefer to use this), No high school - nearest state high school is 15k's away, and lack of night life for those who are looking for this - local pub only after 8.00pm...mind you this is really good & serves great pub food & child friendly. The commute from Ferny Grove (nearest station) into Brisbane CBD is 20/30 mins or so. For those who are looking for something different - Highvale & the surrounding Samford Valley is a great lifestyle for those who enjoy a quiet, friendly neighbourhood with a strong community spirit & village feel. I grew up in a village in the UK and its no different.