If you have been looking for an idyllic property with incredible mountain views and a lifestyle to match then you may have found your dream…Situated at the foothills of Tamborine Mountain in the beautiful Guanaba valley this beautiful 8.5 acre property has all the requirements a family could want and many more. Rarely do you find a property with so much character and privacy, so close to all amenities. Just 14 minutes to all the local attractions such as Westfield Helensvale, Wet’n'Wild, Movieworld or Dreamworld but with convenience shops and daycare just 6 minutes away. The Tamborine markets, Wineries, the best fudge shop and fresh farm produce are all just 15 minutes away, on top of Tamborine Mountain. For bargain shoppers, Harbourtown is just 20 minutes away. The 3 bedroom/2 bathroom fully renovated home is full of country character. French entrance doors lead through the informal living area and dining to a full granite and jarrah kitchen with central island bench, European stainless steel appliances all overlooking a large paved outdoor area beside the pool. The air-conditioned formal lounge, situated at the northern end of the house features bay windows, exposed beams and a brick and sandstone clad open fireplace that reaches the high ceiling. The double size, second and third bedrooms are located along the hall and enjoy pool views. On the opposite side of the hallway are the laundry and main bathroom, which also feature solid jarrah cupboards and granite topped bathroom vanity to compliment the high back claw foot bath. All bedrooms and the laundry have Stegbar built in robes. At the end of the hallway is the large master bedroom which also has a bay window overlooking the pool, walk through robe and ensuite with Canadian hand carved vanity and mirror with granite top. It also has its own reverse cycle air conditioner and easy access to the pool via a French door. With extra wide 2.2m verandahs along both the eastern and western sides, the house is protected from the warm Queensland sun but still captures breezes keeping it much cooler than normal. The semi-formal gardens surround the house with mature hedges, Poinciana trees, flame tree lined driveway, standard and weeping figs, bird attracting natives, foxtail palms, redneck palms, golden cane palms, majestic palms and Alexandra palms. Many of the large grass trees are now self seeding and thriving. There is a large fully fenced classic style 10m x 4m pool, huge paved entertaining area and very sturdy gazebo accessed via a’bridge’and built the old fashioned way with large timber poles and surrounded by palms, jasmine and cycads. This gazebo also has a built in brick BBQ. If self-sufficiency is on your mind, there are 4 raised organic vege beds are waiting for you along with fruiting banana’s, mango’s, purple asparagus, ginger-galangal, Italian herbs (such as basil, rosemary, sage, thyme, Italian parsley and oregano), lemon verbena, lemon myrtle tree, lime tree, avocado tree, bay tree and mulberry tree. Never again will you have to worry about flood damage insurance as the home and sheds sit on a high knoll. Easily accessible with a straight flat driveway for cars, trucks, horse floats etc. The property is fully fenced with 5 large paddocks and 2 separate holding pens for easy movement/care of stock or horses and also has permanent water with a large creek fed dam. There is also 3 phase power to the house. There is room for other paddocks if need be. It would also be possible to fit a horse arena on the property. For the home business, tradesman or just the kids, there are 2 large concreted and powered sheds with more than enough room for the largest project. The first is 12mx9m, separated with a half wall with under floor drainage at the back half of the shed and 2 separate side doors for access, multiple power points, lights and also a safety switch. The walls are lined halfway up. The front half of the shed could be used for garaging cars and workshop with 2 large roller doors providing easy entry. The second shed is 7.5mx9m and surrounded by a beautiful mature hedge. Also with multiple power points, lights and safety switch. It has a large roller door at the front and a smaller door at the rear of shed. The walls are fully lined and insulated, and it could be a great retreat for the kids or office/studio. Situated on the highest point of the knoll, you can see right to the entrance of the property. The property offers a certain peacefulness that is becoming harder to find in this busy time.