What to see this weekend in Queensland

517 Fig Tree Pocket Road, Fig Tree Pocket

Auction onsite Friday December 2, 6pm
5 bed, 5 bath, 4 car
Open: Saturday November 26, 2pm – 3pm
Agent: Patrick Dixon, Dixon Family Estate Agents, 0414 817 817

This grand family acreage estate set on 11,400 square metres of absolute riverfront land is up for sale for only the second time in 30 years.

With 75 metres of direct Brisbane River frontage sitting within the frame of a 200-year-old majestic fig tree, the house occupies a rare private bushland setting only 15 minutes from the CBD.

Agent Patrick Dixon described it as an “incredible lifestyle property”.

“Properties like this are becoming increasingly rare; something on this much land, on the river, so close to the CBD,” he said.

“The house is big – it’s 1,000 square metres under roof including the verandahs and garage – but the estate itself has a wonderful ambience…the grounds are a botanical park-like sanctuary.”

The property has a collection of dedicated outdoor living spaces. Photo: Supplied

Expansive verandahs stretch the front and rear of the Queenslander-inspired home, and a series of gazebo bays create an additional collection of dedicated outdoor spaces to enjoy the natural riverfront setting.

Outside facilities include a flood lit champion sized tennis court, pool with entertainment gazebo and a slipway for direct boating access – but it is the layers of landscaped gardens unfurling themselves across the property that really set this residence apart.

These include a private road which leads to Foam Bark Gully and an orchard of lemon, mandarin, mango and olive trees.

Other features include four car garaging, attic storage, fully automated garden irrigation with 16 computer-controlled stations, 35,000-litre water tank and a separate bio-syde septic system that is recycled into the landscaped gardens.

12 Twickenham Street, Chelmer

Perfectly renovated: 12 Twickenham Street, Chelmer.

Auction in-rooms Thursday December 15, 6.30pm
5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car
Open: Saturday November 26, 11am – 11.30am
Agent: Ann-Karyn Fraser, Place New Farm, 0419 708 094

Where so many Queenslander renovations get it wrong, this spectacular Chelmer residence has gotten everything right.

Recently architecturally renovated and redesigned, the kitchen and living areas are all on the lower level spilling out to an excellent backyard and multiple outdoor entertaining spaces, and the bedrooms all on the one upper level together – a floor plan which families dream of often but rarely find.

“It has been done brilliantly – it’s a very well-designed house,” agent Ann-Karyn Fraser said.

A veritable children’s paradise – aside from the oversized games room, sparkling pool and grassy backyard, the home has it’s own Gabba grassed concrete 12-metre cricket pitch.

The home has four living areas and a huge yard which includes a cricket pitch.

“There are four living zones downstairs alone. The owner wanted everything to be visible from the kitchen so she could keep an eye on her four children whether they were in the backyard, pool, living areas or at the kitchen table doing homework – and they’ve done that. It’s just wonderful,” Ms Fraser said.

But the property is not all about the kids. The house itself is a stunning Queenslander that has been elegantly restored and luxuriously updated throughout.

Set on 1,227 square metres of land in one of Chelmer’s finest streets, it is stylish, spacious and beautifully appointed. Each of the bedrooms features its own study nook and there is a separate home office as well.

Framed by beautifully manicured and lush gardens, the house is seven kilometres from the CBD and in close walking distance to local schools, parks and sporting fields.

9/463 Trees Road, Tallebudgera

Panoramic views: 9/463 Trees Road, Tallebudgera.

Auction onsite Saturday December 3, 11.30am
5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car
Open: Saturday November 26, 4pm – 5pm
Agent: Ken Jacobs, Ray White Tugun, 0413 865 323

There are limited spots on the Gold Coast that can boast panoramic views over to Surfers Paradise and the ocean from the hinterland, but this property is one of them.

Located in an exclusive private gated estate, the house is brand new. Set on 2,431 square metres of easy care scenic acreage, it offers the “dream lifestyle”, agent Ken Jacobs said.

“I can’t express to you the wow factor that this property has. The photos simply aren’t able to capture how stunning the views are, how incredible this lifestyle is,” he said.

“It’s the first thing that anyone does here…they walk straight from the front door to the deck and their jaw drops at the views.”

The brand new house is in a friendly gated community, with plenty of outdoor space for the kids to play.

A sense of community prevails in this small gated estate, where children play safely and neighbours are well acquainted.

Inside the house, there are five generously proportioned bedrooms, including a one-bed guest quarter with its own bathroom and living area which opens out on to the lower deck overlooking the pool.

The outdoors are well covered and include two expansive decks fitted with gas ports for alfresco cooking, and a flat grassed area for kids and pets.

372 Birdwood Terrace, Toowong

No expense spared: 372 Birdwood Terrace, Toowong.

By negotiation
4 bed, 4 bath, 4 car
Open: Saturday November 26, 10am – 10.30am
Agent: Chris White, Remax Riverside, 0407 526 868

When the prestigious “Treetops on Birdwood” was established in 2011, the developer kept the best block of land to build his own exclusive residence – and it’s clear by looking at this property he spared no expense.

Set high in the foothills of Mount Coot-tha, with breathtaking 180-degree views wreaching as far as the NSW border ranges, this spectacular home is quite the engineering feat.

The most striking feature of the home is the dramatic infinity edged swimming pool that reaches out from the main living area to the surrounding treetops, sitting suspended in the sky.

Agent Chris White said the home offered the best of both worlds.

“Everything about this home is incredibly luxurious and sophisticated, but it’s also low maintenance,” he said.

The home has generous living spaces and has been fitted with iPad controls.

“I’m finding it’s appealing to buyers moving out of those inner city spots that are now just too busy – up here they’re still only minutes from the CBD, they still get luxury – but they get a peaceful, private bushland setting that could be a world away.”

As well as generous living spaces and top-of-the-range fittings, the house has been smart wired throughout for iPad controlled audio visuals, it has ducted air conditioned for year round comfort and is fitted with an integrated vacuum system. Security is provided by a system that includes eight night vision CCTV cameras with remote internet control.

The CBD is a short 10-minute drive away and Stuartholme School is around the corner.