{"Slug":"house-953-sugarloaf-road-sugarloaf-qld-4380","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/house-953-sugarloaf-road-sugarloaf-qld-4380","Address":"953 Sugarloaf Road, Sugarloaf, Qld 4380","Suburb":"Sugarloaf","State":"QLD","Postcode":"4380","PropertyType":"House","Status":"For Sale","Headline":null,"Description":"Just 10 minutes from Stanthorpe, this extraordinary 40-acre lifestyle property offers a rare opportunity to embrace country living in complete privacy. Rich in history and surrounded by nature, the property combines a unique three-bedroom home, abundant water, productive land, and exceptional lifestyle features that are increasingly difficult to find.Nestled within a secluded setting, the distinctive three-bedroom poured earth and concrete home has been thoughtfully designed for year-round comfort. With impressive half-metre-thick walls providing outstanding natural insulation, wraparound undercover verandas, and peaceful views in every direction, this is a home that truly connects with its environment.At the heart of the home is a bespoke handcrafted timber kitchen, built by respected local craftsman Tom Hoffman using timber reclaimed from the original Stanthorpe Picture Theatre. The kitchen is complemented by a gas cooktop and electric oven, while the home also features three bedrooms all with built-ins – main with walk in robe, a modern bathroom, large laundry, reverse-cycle air conditioning, and generous living spaces.Outside, the opportunities are endless. Two creeks, including your own picturesque waterfall, provide a stunning backdrop while supporting gardens, livestock, and wildlife. The land is fenced for horses and cattle, with approximately half an acre of animal-proof fencing ideal for growing your own fruit, vegetables, or even creating a boutique vineyard, abundant granite for landscaping. Three quarters of the property lightly timbered with box, stringy bark, kurrajong, wattles & banksia, one quarter of the property is a wildlife corridor, which creates a habitat for rare wildlife and native plants including orchids, black grevillea, koala, platypus and echidna habitats. A chookpen with 2 meter high fencing and a set of old wooden cattle yards.Adding even more versatility is a separate studio needing some work, complete with a traditional potbelly stove, making it an ideal artist's retreat, home office, guest accommodation, or creative workspace.The property also offers excellent infrastructure, including a four-bay shed adjacent to the house, a separate garden shed, two 4,500-gallon rainwater tanks, and a 7.14kW solar system with 12 panels connected to mains power.Steeped in local history, the property is located in a historic mining district, offering the rare opportunity to fossick for topaz and quartz in your own creek while enjoying the natural beauty of the Granite Belt.While the property would benefit from some attention and updating, it presents an exceptional opportunity to add value while creating your dream country retreat.Property Highlights•\t40-acre lifestyle property•\tJust 10 minutes from Stanthorpe•\tUnique three-bedroom poured earth and concrete home with built in wardrobes•\tHalf-metre-thick walls providing exceptional insulation•\tWraparound undercover verandas•\tBespoke handcrafted timber kitchen by Tom Hoffman using timber from the original Stanthorpe Picture Theatre•\tModern bathroom and spacious laundry•\tReverse-cycle air conditioning•\tSeparate studio needing some some work with potbelly stove, abolitions block and woodshed•\tTwo creeks and a beautiful natural waterfall•\tFenced for horses and cattle•\tApproximately half an acre of animal-proof fenced for gardens/orchards/vines•\tIdeal for orchards, vegetable gardens and grape growing•\tFour-bay shed with a separate single carport with storage•\tTwo 4,500 gallon rainwater tanks•\t12-panel, 7.14kW solar system connected to mains power•\tHistoric mining location with topaz and quartz fossicking•\tSecluded setting with abundant wildlife and outstanding privacyA property of this character and individuality is exceptionally rare. Whether you're looking for a peaceful family home, hobby farm, creative retreat, or weekend escape, this unique Granite Belt sanctuary offers a lifestyle that's hard to replicate. Contact Sue Smith from Granite Belt Property Management to arrange a private inspection on 0459 968 831.","YearBuilt":null,"LandArea":null,"Price":{"Currency":"AUD","Amount":1320000.00,"Display":"$1,320,000"},"Bedrooms":"3","Bathrooms":"1","Parking":"7","Features":[{"Name":"Bedrooms","Value":"3"},{"Name":"Bathrooms","Value":"1"},{"Name":"Carports","Value":"7"},{"Name":"Area","Value":"16.19 ha"}],"Inspections":[],"Auctions":[],"TimeZone":"AUS Eastern Standard Time","Latitude":null,"Longitude":null,"Agent":{"Name":"Suzanne Smith","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/agent/suzanne-smith"},"Agency":{"Name":"Granite Belt Property Management - STANTHORPE","CanonicalUrl":"https://realsearch.com.au/agency/granite-belt-property-management-stanthorpe"},"CreatedAt":"2026-07-09T10:11:18.3148957","UpdatedAt":"2026-07-09T10:11:18.4817143"}