2101 Maleny-Stanley River Road, Booroobin, Qld 4552

Some homes are defined by their architecture. Others by their setting.

Mimburi is remarkable because neither exists without the other.

Crafted from stone quarried on the property and native hardwood sourced from the land itself, Mimburi reflects a profound respect for place. Every decision, from its orientation to the flow between its living spaces, allows architecture and landscape to exist in quiet harmony, creating a home that feels both deeply grounded and remarkably timeless.

Arrival is intentionally unhurried. A winding driveway passes through native forest before the landscape gradually opens, revealing a residence positioned quietly within its surroundings. From the moment you arrive, there is an unmistakable sense of calm.

Occupying approximately ten acres of established grounds, the property forms part of an exclusive two-lot community title, with shared access to a further 85 acres of native forest, pasture, walking tracks and a meandering creek system. Together, they create an estate that feels far larger than its title alone would suggest.

Inside, soaring ceilings framed by exposed native hardwood beams, handcrafted stonework and warm timber detailing establish an atmosphere of understated permanence. At the heart of the residence, the gracefully curving stone staircase and the stone fireplace—set upon bespoke handmade tiles created especially for the home—create its architectural centre, around which life naturally unfolds. The living room gathers around its warmth, the dining room sits alongside it, while the surrounding timber structure quietly reinforces its presence. Guided in part by feng shui principles, the design carefully considers the flow of light, movement and connection between spaces, contributing to a home that feels not only beautifully resolved, but remarkably calm.

From here, the home begins to reveal one of its greatest luxuries. Almost every principal room has been intentionally positioned to capture sweeping views across undulating countryside to the unmistakable peaks of the Glass House Mountains. It is an outlook that is never quite the same twice. Some mornings the mountains emerge from a blanket of cloud. Some evenings they're silhouetted beneath a sky ablaze with colour. On clear days they sit in crisp relief against an endless blue sky.

A series of beautifully crafted timber doors open the living spaces onto the expansive covered deck, where the home fully embraces its remarkable setting. Here, the landscape stretches uninterrupted towards the Glass House Mountains, while rolling lawns, established gardens and native forest create a sense of privacy that is both expansive and deeply peaceful.

The kitchen is another beautifully resolved space, where generous granite benchtops and warm timber detailing reflect the same enduring craftsmanship found throughout the home. Positioned between the dining room, courtyard and entertaining deck, it connects naturally with every part of the home's daily rhythm, while expansive windows maintain an uninterrupted dialogue with the landscape beyond.

The dining area opens to a lush tropical courtyard framed by bespoke stone walls, established plantings, handcrafted stone steps and a tranquil fish pond. Sheltered and wonderfully peaceful, it offers a quiet place to pause before your attention is naturally drawn back to the expansive landscape beyond.

Beyond the main living space, two thoughtfully positioned rooms provide welcome separation without ever losing their connection to the landscape. One serves as a dedicated library and media room, complete with custom book shelving, its own wood fire and a spectacular corner of glazing that frames the surrounding treetops. The other is a light-filled sitting room, equally suited to quiet reading, conversation or an inspiring place to work.

The home's private accommodation is every bit as carefully considered as its living spaces. Occupying the entire upper level, the principal suite enjoys complete separation, with a generous dressing room, beautifully appointed ensuite and balcony where the ever-changing outlook towards the Glass House Mountains becomes the first view of the morning and the last at day's end. The guest bedroom has a character all its own, complete with a wood heater and its own private deck, served by a well-appointed bathroom that continues the thoughtful design found throughout the home.

Below the residence, a purpose-built, temperature-controlled wine cellar provides another expression of the home's enduring craftsmanship, its handcrafted stonework continuing the material palette established throughout the residence.

Privately positioned away from the main residence, a luxuriously appointed, self-contained 72sqm cottage enjoys its own peaceful outlook and established gardens. Currently operating as a successful self-managed short-term accommodation, it provides valuable flexibility as guest accommodation, multi-generational living or an established supplementary income stream.

That same philosophy extends well beyond the home's architecture. Entirely off-grid, with no connection to mains power, it is supported by a significant solar array, battery storage, generator backup and substantial rainwater storage, delivering complete energy independence without compromising comfort. That commitment to sustainable design was recognised with the Queensland Sustainable House of the Year award in 2002, acknowledging principles that remain every bit as relevant today.

Beyond the architecture, Mimburi is equally defined by the landscape that surrounds it. Native and subtropical plantings are layered amongst natural stone, winding gravel paths and sculptural rock, creating gardens that feel established, balanced and entirely at ease within their surroundings. Rather than competing with the views, the gardens gently frame them, revealing quiet places to pause throughout the property.

A secluded spa nestles quietly amongst the gardens, while further afield a separate firepit has been positioned to take in the outlook towards the Glass House Mountains. On clear Hinterland evenings, it becomes the natural place to gather beneath a canopy of stars.
There is a quiet confidence about Mimburi. It doesn't compete with the landscape that surrounds it; it belongs to it.

More than two decades after it was conceived, it remains a home shaped not by fashion or passing trends, but by place. It is a residence of enduring architectural integrity, exceptional craftsmanship and profound connection to the landscape it calls home.

Homes of this calibre are rarely experienced through photography alone. Private inspections are invited by appointment.

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Type

House

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

3

Parkings

4

Area

4.09 ha

Study

1