Living here you will feel like you are immersed in your own piece of secluded and self-sufficient, bush paradise. It is so quiet, with just the sound of the birds and wind in the trees. This peaceful property enjoys expansive views to the coast over the surrounding native bush. You are just a few minutes from the quaint township of Mooloolah Valley and within 15 minutes drive to the thriving township of Maleny. Imagine having the best of both worlds but with the opportunity to retreat to your own private, piece of bushland. A majority of the land is covered by a Conservation Covenant with an enacted Voluntary Conservation Agreement and is listed with Land for Wildlife. The property is a major habitat of the Glossy Black Cockatoo and there are abundant other flora and fauna species like koalas and wallabies, that make 177 Brandenburg Road their home. The property is fully self-sufficient with an off the grid solar system, ample rainwater, fruit trees, vege garden and a spring fed dam. Features of this peaceful home include – - Solid block construction, great all year-round natural insulation, Zincalum roof, Jarrah timber floors and large windows and doors to enjoy the gentle breezes and the gorgeous views out to the coast - The home is surrounded on three sides by covered verandahs with the Northern side enjoying a larger covered entertainment area also with lovely views - European oak cabinetry in the country kitchen complimented by stone bench tops, gas cooktop, gas oven, stainless steel dishwasher and large island bench. There is ample bench and storage space - Open plan living, dining and lounge room has a lovely relaxing feel and is complimented by a stunning ceramic Raku fireplace, perfect for the coming winter months - Master bedroom has lovely views, timber floors, ceiling fan, ample storage space and ensuite - Second spacious bedroom has built in robes and ceiling fan - Large guest bathroom with decorative, slumped glass feature door, luxurious spa bath, heated towel rails and ceramic basin - Huge 7.8m x 6m living room with an air conditioner, large enough to cool and heat the whole house. This light and airy space could easily be used as a work from home space, additional studio bedroom, artists studio, teenagers retreat or rumpus room, the choice is yours - Laundry is cleverly positioned in this space and the room features walls of tinted louvers and large doors to ensure plenty of airflow and natural light Self Sufficiency includes – - Solar system is 48 panels with 24 gel batteries with a 12KVA backup generator to charge batteries when necessary or to run the house - Spring fed dam plus garden water supply is 22,730 litres that overflows to the dam plus 2 x 22,730 litre tanks (total 45,460 litres) for house water - Established fruit trees including bananas, pomegranate and citrus - Gas hot water and Eco Safe septic system How far to where – - 4 minutes drive to Mooloolah Valley which boasts a train station, grocery store, news agency, butcher, baker, hair and beauty, Mooloolah Country Club, fuel, primary school and kindergarten, cafes, restaurants and take-aways, two doctors surgeries and dentist, plus vet - 17 minutes to the heart of Maleny with its array of cafes, shops, 2 grocery stores, 2 butchers, local hospital, dentists, doctors, primary school, secondary school and an array of medical facilities, 2 bakeries and lots of specialty shops to enjoy - 25 mins to the beautiful Sunshine Coast beaches and shopping precincts - 35 minutes to Sunshine Coast Airport - 1hr 20 mins to Brisbane Airport If you are passionate about helping to preserve some of our endangered flora and fauna, with the added advantage of being self-sufficient, then this is the property for you. Call Susan or Dee to day to book your inspection. * Inspections for this property are strictly by private appointment only. Please respect the peace and quiet of our vendors and do not enter the property grounds without being accompanied by an agent. ** All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information and interested persons should rely on their own enquiries.