49 Indra Crescent, Karana Downs, Qld 4306

Being offered for sale for the first time in its history, the qualities offered by this large character-filled estate are rarely found today and would be difficult to replicate. The large land holding of 2.41 hectares (6 acres) combined with the grandeur of the architect designed home, will not fail to impress. Your privacy is guaranteed by the 300-metre-long sealed driveway which winds past the seasonal dam and through rainforest. This unique sandstone-veneer home has been immaculately built and maintained.

From the wine cellar on the lower level to the loft bedroom/home office on the upper level, the attention to detail is obvious. The use of hardwood timber in the home provides timeless features including Western Australian Karri floors. a Mahogany staircase, Tasmanian Oak ceilings and a 100-year-old Australian Red Cedar front door. The home is fully insulated and the cathedral ceilings assist in keeping it cool throughout summer.

The formal dining room has exquisite recessed lighting and was built for fine dining - it's an awesome component of this home. The kitchen has also been designed for a skilled home chef. It boasts double ovens (providing both fan forced and convection cooking), a gas cooktop sits on the sizable island bench with its lengthy breakfast bar. The walk-in pantry is also of a generous size and there's a huge refrigerator space.

The kitchen is open plan to the family room and a casual dining area. There are twin, sandstone fireplaces serving both the family room and the more formal living room. Light floods into the home and French Doors are featured in most rooms to allow direct access to the wide verandah on three sides of the home. Stained glass is yet another notable feature which assists in making this home a very special haven.

The main bedroom is as expansive as you would expect with a sizable walk-in robe as well as an ensuite with spa bath, double shower, tessellated tiling and a toilet with matching bidet.

The home's fifth bedroom could also be described as a guest house or granny flat. It is in a separate building lined with radiata pine. There's a toilet, kitchenette plus the storage room of the guest house could easily be converted to provide a bathroom if required. This building could alternatively serve as a home office, gymnasium, music or art studio.

Other outdoor attributes of this amazing property include a wood-fired double oven and an alfresco shower framed by sandstone slabs. The amazing mature garden has been beautifully landscaped with water features and boasts an array of rare plant species as well as navel oranges, lemon, lime, mango and macadamia trees. There is also a huge amount of rainwater storage (approximately 130Kl) for garden use. The property also has a bore in addition to a great town water supply which is utilised within the home.

Three phase power is connected and well utilised in the ample two room rustic shed/workshop. The three car garage has mezzanine storage and private covered access to the home. The parking courtyard is all weather and can easily accommodate several vehicles and/or trailers.

Karana Downs is a family friendly community approximately 30 minutes from Brisbane's CBD and less than 15 minutes to Ipswich's CBD. There's freeway access to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts as well as to Toowoomba and western areas via the Warrego Highway. The local shopping centre is a few minutes drive, as are the popular Brisbane River Golf Course and Mount Crosby Bowling Club. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ian Keenan at any time.