If ever there could be a perfect place to live somewhere very beautiful and start a new business at the same time, then it would be here.
The Ponderosa, a Spanish Mission style hacienda, nestled in the hills of the Darlington range offers harmony and privacy though only twenty minutes from the MI and 40 minute south of Brisbane. This 23 acre property boasts uninterrupted views up the valley and at any time of the day is gloriously tranquil and absent of anything to remind a visitor of the rat race of the city.
The original fittings are in place in this iconic and charming 5 bedroom home. A slate fire place in the cosy lounge room with axminster carpet sets the stately scene. A large kitchen with great storage, a walk in pantry and new appliances leads to the lounge and formal dining room. Parquetry floors and iron gates are a feature. With entertaining in mind, there is a cold room, a paved courtyard with fountains and fish ponds, a huge billiard room with full size slate billiard table and a large sundeck accessed by a curved staircase.
It’s like a movie set and has hosted some big parties and weddings with ease. The extravagant lighting has been well-planned and is a feature at night. Walking around the home, you immediately think about how other people may enjoy the experience here…..weddings on the lawn, breakout areas after private meetings, farm stays and small excursion experiences.
Upstairs in the Ponderosa are 5 bedrooms, all with built in robes, with the master having a fireplace, ensuite, air-conditioning and walk in robe. All bedrooms have beautifully restored timber floors and lead onto the wrap around verandah. There is also a walk in linen cupboard upstairs and a laundry shoot. Vacumaid has been installed throughout.
The inside of the house has been freshly painted leaving the outside to be decided by the discerning buyer. The back house yard is big enough for a tennis court. There is a huge in-ground pool with new accessories, tiling and marble coating.
Down the paddock are two stables, a tack room, cattle crush and a round yard. The present owner had horses and beef cattle. Water is supplied by a bore that has never run dry and huge freshwater tanks and there are two large dams at the rear of the property.
In its day, the property boasted a vineyard and tropical fruit orchard. Most of the 23 acres are usable paddocks but do need clearing. The main house has a 3 car garage. Terraced bluestone gardens surround the back of the property.
On the property is a smaller ‘caretaker’ house with 2 bedrooms, kitchen/dining and TV room. There is a 7 bay shed close to the smaller house which is fully fenced.

In summary:-
5 Bedroom + 2 1/2 Bathroom Home
23 acres of quality land
2 Bedroom caretakers cottage
2 dams, 2 huge water tanks, sheds, bore
This property has the WOW factor and offers brilliant potential.

Contact Ben Anderssen at Harcourts Solutions to inspect this outstanding property – 0417 750 001.