Imagine living just a short bush walk to the Upper Brisbane River on 16 acres nestled between the Kholo Botanical Gardens, Kholo Bridge Reserve and Kholo Road Park. Imagine owning a block like this and only being 5 km's from major shops and 7 minutes to drive several of Queensland's best schools. It's close enough to commute to the Brisbane CBD as the easy access to the Warrego Highway makes it only a 33 minute drive when there is no traffic. Muirlea is one of Ipswich's best suburbs and it will never be carved up into smaller blocks of land because of the environmental significance of the area. (Developers need not apply.) Ahhh the serenity! Red-Necked Wallabies, Echidna, Sugar Gliders, Laced Monitors and Kangaroos will be your closest neighbours. This is a nature lovers nirvana. Town water and electricity are connected, The roof and stumps are under 10 years old but you will have to roll up your sleeves because there are still a few jobs to finish inside. Named after a small village in Bristol England, Failand House began it's life in the 1840's at the Terrence in North Ipswich which makes it one of Queenslnad's oldest homes. Around 1910 two extra rooms were added when the residence became the Lewin's Confectionery Shop. (Phone Agent Kent for a more detailed history of this unique home).0435907187. Features - - Verandah's on all 4 sides and not a neighbour in sight. - 12 foot ceilings and VJ walls in the dining and master bedroom and 10 foot ceilings through the rest of the home with beaded tongue and groove walls and hoop pine floors. - Views to Pine Mountain - 400 metres walk to The Upper Brisbane River and a short drive to the Kholo Bridge Boat Ramp. This section of the river has Australia's best fishing and 86 km's of kayaking and a decent bridge jump. - 10 x 8 metre shed/ carport - 30,000 litres of tanks and 3 dams one of which is spring fed. - 1.6 kilowatt solar power system connected to mains power Jump in quick. This property must be sold. Phone Agent Kent Rohl for an inspection. 0435907187