5 Balmoral Close, Mount Lofty, QLD, 4350, Australia

The foresight of the current owners to create this incomparable home and garden, nestled on the eastern escarpment of Toowoomba is remarkable. The result is unsurpassed.
Established in 2000, the land holding comprises 5 lots and has a three-street frontage. The architect and landscape designer have created an elegant, timeless residence set within a private, established garden that offers magical valley views to the north and east.

The Residence:
A Lester Erlich design, two storey with brick-faced exterior and a glazed terracotta tiled roof, fully fenced grounds, terraced garden, electric gate, discreet garaging and an interior with beautifully proportioned rooms and higher ceilings throughout. Includes a 900-bottle underground wine cellar.
Ground Floor:
Entry vestibule with parquet floors, superb living / dining / music room with French doors on to a northern balcony, a separate library / reading room, spacious, an inviting family room (10' ceilings) with brushbox flooring and feature fireplace that opens on to a spacious covered entertaining area.
An exquisite kitchen with granite tops and satin 2-pac joinery and Miele and Gaggenau cooking appliances, Sub Zero integrated fridge, Asko dishwasher and abundant storage. Adjacent is a spacious meals area and both rooms overlook the welcoming informal living hub of the home.
Worthy mentions include a very large laundry / utility room, tiled bathroom and extra wide double garage with internal access, ducted air conditioning, electronic monitored security.
First Floor:
Comprising five generously proportioned bedrooms and a large study (New Guinea rosewood joinery). The main bedroom is very large and particularly inviting with a bay window capturing the mesmerising eastern outlook as well as a well-fitted walk-in dressing room and attractive ensuite with tundra grey marble. Each bedroom enjoys a tantalizing valley view.
The Garden:
Designed by Michael Bligh, the terraced levels incorporate established gardens and trees providing shelter, privacy and joy. An equipped bore (potable water, 2500l/hr), massive underground rain tank and irrigation system maintain and nourish plants and lawn. Room has been left for a full-sized tennis court or croquet field adjacent to a sparkling magnesium in-ground pool. Steel shedding provides ample room for three vehicles or workshop plus garden equipment.
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