7 Herbert Court, The Leap, QLD, 4740, Australia

Wake up to the sound of bird life and the calming aroma of natural bushland in this lovely homestead on 2.5 acres. One of Farleigh Mill’s original mill houses (Circa 1940s), this beautifully maintained character-filled home was transported to the property and has been progressively extended, restored and refurbished throughout its original throughout several different ownerships. Situated on a mostly level corner acreage in dress circle location, it has well maintained lawns, established gardens and a tree-lined gravel road leading up to the home featuring expansive covered outdoor spaces to enjoy more quality time outdoors.

With 4 bedrooms and a separate office or kids activity room, 2 bathrooms, a full-size and well equipped laundry with separate storeroom, expansive outdoor entertaining deck overlooking established gardens with pool, along with breezeway, there’s plenty to love at this very special and unique property.

Only a comfortable 15-minute drive along the highway from Mount Pleasant, you’ll be home more often to relax and enjoy the lifestyle on your own acreage, where the hard work has already been done to fully establish the property.

This home has been designed for relaxation and privacy, and being so close to the city, it’s definitely worth taking the time to inspect.

Why we LOVE this home…

- Victorian heritage-style decor & fittings. The welcoming front foyer features decorative tiles & a solid timber door with stained lead-glass feature windows. Lovely, polished timber floors run throughout the home, with replaced carpets in the bedrooms. The heritage theme can also be seen in the finishes – original casements, stained glass windows, tongue-&-groove timber walls, high ceilings throughout, timber decorative fretwork & joinery etc

- Solid frame, fully repainted exteriors & fully replaced roof. This lowset home has a hardwood timber frame & trusses on stumps with an original hardwood cladded exterior that has been repainted. The roof & guttering have been replaced, so you can relax & know your home is in good shape for all seasons

- Expansive open-plan living, dining & kitchen zone. The heart of the home provides for easy and relaxed open-plan living with the kitchen overlooking the large living/dining areas. There’s also a separate multi-purpose playroom or office that can be closed off by casement doors. Ceilings & walls have been freshly painted & extensive LED downlighting has been added inside & out

- The original solid timber kitchen, featuring local timber in the Mackay cedar benchtops & cabinetry, the kitchen offers abundant storage, stainless appliances including free-standing 900-wide gas cooktop & oven with rangehood, & double-basin sink with dish drainer. The lovely stained-glass windows throughout the home open right up to the verandah, so the Masterchef of the family can look out across the rolling lawns & surrounding bushland while preparing meals or talk to family & friends in the living/dining area or out on the deck. The kitchen also connects to the original laundry which is now being used as an additional kitchen storage area – with ample room for a larger fridge & extra cabinetry. The space could easily be re-purposed to become a full butler’s pantry

- 4 comfortable bedrooms with 2 of the 4 bedrooms featuring full-height built-in sliding robes with custom drawers, shelving & hanging space. There’s plenty of space in the other 2 bedrooms for standalone furniture. All bedrooms have recently had the carpets replaced, plus ceiling fans & combination of split & box air-conditioning units for year-round comfort

- 2 good-sized bathrooms. The main bathroom features 2 points of access – via the hallway & breezeway area. This bathroom features the traditional pedestal basin, a feature claw bath with oval shower, classic green & white floor tiles, toilet & gold fixtures throughout. The second bathroom also has practical 2-way access & features a sliding glass shower cavity, pedestal basin & toilet

- Expansive timber verandah & entertaining deck. The classic Australian homestead verandah is a standout feature enhancing the welcoming nature & character of this home, along with practical enhancement for weather protection & cooling breezes throughout. It has a new wire balustrade, added downlights, & the verandah connects to the adjoining entertaining deck overlooking the established gardens & pool. Imagine enjoying your meals or quiet cuppa outdoors on the deck, while gazing off into the surrounding bushland & breathing in all that fresh air – sooo relaxing!

- Multiple access points from the home lead out to the undercover deck at the rear, which is set up as a breezeway. This area also connects to the Colorbond shed & carport, along with an additional storage room with floor-to-ceiling built-in shelving at the rear of the laundry. The renovated laundry features an extensive level of built-in laminate cabinetry & bench space, a sink, broom cupboard & plenty of room for machines – a great working space for large families!

- The large powered shed offers 4 bays – one housing the laundry, storage room & locker style store room for gardening gear etc & the other 3 bays are for parking & storage. Each of these 3 has a separate roller door – 2 manual, 1 automatic. There’s a 4-bay car awning for additional covered parking, the middle bays without beams to allow for wider parking for machinery etc

- Substantial clearing & land improvements. The owners have worked hard to clear, level, re-shape & improve the lay of the land, also installing additional pits & drains to ensure the land performs well year round. Like a number of properties in this pocket, 7 Herbert is not fenced, yet the dwelling & shed is positioned well off the road in a quiet location, largely only used by its residents. There is also separate street access to a purpose-built off-street level parking area, a great spot for caravans or larger boats

- 2.5 acres of usable & mostly flat land is perfect for those seeking more space for kids to explore & play outdoors, have space for a pony or a few chooks. A gravel road runs in a full loop around the property for ease of access to & from home – kids will also love this for riding their bikes!

- More of the great outdoors to enjoy here, with the property featuring plenty of established trees, including fruit trees, & there’s a section with a stone wall & fire pit zone – great to setup your own firepit in this area to enjoy those long evenings with or without company on your very own land

- Close-knit community tucked away in a quiet & peaceful pocket, while still being well-connected to the Bruce Highway. Other properties in the area are well maintained & presented, enhancing the sense of appeal of this location

-Approx. 10,000L capacity concrete water tanks onsite used for watering gardens & grass, while septic, grey water & town water service the home. 3.78KW Q-Cell Solar system is approximately 4 years old, with 14 panels and Fronius Primo Inverter

Why we LOVE The Leap...

- City convenience, country lifestyle, with only a 15-minute drive to Mount Pleasant. The Leap is convenient for all your work, school & day-to-day needs, yet you can enjoy its stunning rural/hinterland backdrop & relaxed pace

- The iconic Leap Hotel is a well-known pub that attracts visitors from near & far for its laid-back hospitality, cold pints & hearty meals. Another option is The Leap Tea Room, nestled in the shadow of Mt Mandurana, which offers various fresh sweet & savoury options to complement your browsing at Yakapari Country Craft

- The Leap Climb can be viewed from 7 Herbert & is a favourite track with local hikers, runners & walkers. You will be rewarded for your effort to get to the top of the mountain with incredible views of the hinterland, coast & distant ocean

- Proximity to beaches & national parks. You’re well-placed for a day out on the water at The Leap, with the small holiday & fishing town of Seaforth not far away. Also worth a visit are the picturesque beach community of Ball Bay & the beautiful natural environment of the Cape Hillsborough National Park. This stunning area is known for its wildlife… particularly wallabies & kangaroos which frequent the beach at sunrise, along with its various walking tracks & volcanic boulders. You could even try walking across to the island at low tide

- Fresh seasonal produce including road-side fruit & vegie stalls around The Leap throughout the year, along with the Organic & Natural Store with Café - the region’s only fully certified organic store offering the largest range of organic fresh foods, wholefoods, gluten free, meats, home & body care

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