Farmhouse Retreats

August 26, 2006

It goes against the grain for me to suggest a rural retreat that's just so danged spiffy... but it's my bid for practicality. This country home is the perfect getaway from your hectic city life. With 2.5 acres of usable land, you could sow the seeds (heh heh) for your alternate retirement career right here! The acres are paddocked, manicured, fully fenced in and come with 2 large equipment sheds, water tanks and a natural freshwater pool! Isn't that nice?
The house itself is an ultra-modern affair with 4 bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes, study, large spa bath, gourmet style kitchen, formal lounge and dining, family room with bar and covered deck area looking over your land. Phew!
With all that, the swimming pool and garage goes without saying. Additions are - full insulation, crimesafe screen and fully ducted air-conditioning! This place is worth your $985,000.

A 4 bedroom rural home in Mount Tamborine region is up for sale for $549,000. It's been beautifully renovated with tropically landscaped 3 acres and is fully fenced in. What's exciting about this property is its potential for income with little investment. The land has 2 dams that irrigate the 3 large horticultural sheds and has been approved as a wholesale nursery with 30,000 plants on the books to be included in the sale. The house itself is air-conditioned with lovely bright red walls so you can never be in a bad mood, blue roof and windows with white frames in a stone facade.

The Cockatiel Homestead is ideal for a peaceful lifestyle just a short distance away from local shops, beaches and Currumbin Valley. Set amongst 1 acre of lawns and natural fauna, the home has 4 bedrooms with formaland informal living, ensuite and large deck for entertainment. I'm quite sold on the deck actually... with its wooden flooring and sun loungers, wooden balustrade and view, it's rather perfect for reading. Beyond the house, on the rolling land, there are separate farming workshops and enough space for a pool, tennis court or equestrian plans.

Plain bare land to do what you will with is available all over Gold Coast. Make your own country retreats if you don't find one in the place and style of your choice.
I have never found it easier to find a house perfect for me. There are just so many absolutely smashing sites to help you in your search, whether for townhouses or landed estates, apartment/units or country homes and by region. There's also a whole list of real estate agents to help you through your quest!

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