It is hard to go past reflecting on the past with such a picturesque property that grants abundance, this well-designed modern homestead and its purposeful outbuildings are comfortable and well-equipped and pose a ton of potential, whether you're seeking a country retreat to call home or planning to explore tourism opportunities in the spectacular Granite Belt region. Positioned at the start of the Wine and Food Trail, this elevated 20-acre landholding has infrastructure for livestock and is suitable for wine growing, apples, citrus, berries and lavender. Having exceptional exposure due to 3-road frontages, the possibilities are endless, and yours to discover. Opportunities to consider could include a wedding venue, a cellar door tasting experience, farm gate produce, bed and breakfast, caravan or glamping accommodation. The circular driveway continues around a stunning Claret Ash tree and rose gardens, with covered portico parking for guests to alight. The insulated, heated homestead has a choice of living areas with rich timber joinery features, a media and sunroom and a wraparound, northeast-facing indoor/outdoor area with bar style serveries and barbeque facilities boasting a commercial-grade rangehood. Large windows swing outward in the warmer months to reveal views of the gardens, function terrace and the large-scale Mediterranean-inspired alfresco and entertainment pavilion with its brick fireplace, arbour-style roof and integrated bench seating. Bifold windows and French doors connect the kitchen, dining and living areas with this semi-outdoor room. Gas cooking, stone benchtops and loads of storage within the kitchen provide plenty of functionality, whether cooking for family or entertaining guests. All three bedrooms are air-conditioned, spacious and either have ensuite amenities or access to a 2-way bathroom. There is a separate entryway in this section of the house making the large third bedroom ideal for staying guests, office or studio use. Outside is a 3-bay steel garage/shed with remote-operated doors and a concreted driveway apron plus a high clearance carport with a drive-through ideal for caravans, motorhomes, horse float parking etc. Between these structures is a third bathroom providing convenient ensuite-style amenities. Those with large vehicles or trailers will appreciate the easy turnaround and reversing areas. Situated on the property is a dam, a bore with a pump and six rainwater tanks totalling approximately 106,000 litres that offer underground irrigation to gardens and filtered water into the house itself. There is a fenced house yard that is safe and secure for dogs and children. Cottonvale is located only 15 minutes from Stanthorpe and 2 ½ from Brisbane, with this burgeoning food, wine and tourism region popular with visitors. Residents enjoy an array of shops, services, great restaurants and sporting facilities, together with a choice of schools. Features of this property include: - Striking country-style homestead on 20 acres - Opportunities aplenty for lifestyle or business - Suit wedding venue, bed and breakfast, winery - Excellent access and visibility, 3 road frontages - Circular driveway and covered portico car parking - Elevated alfresco terrace with brick fireplace and arbour - Well-designed with versatile formal and casual areas - Insulated home - warm in winter and cool in summer - Solid timber joinery features, private media lounge - Gas fireplace with cedar mantel and surround, bookcase - Northeast-facing wraparound indoor/outdoor living - Large window openings connect interiors with gardens - Sunroom with north aspect, BBQ with commercial extraction - Kitchen has bifold windows and stone servery surfaces - Freestanding gas cooker, dishwasher, coffee-making area - Spacious air-conditioned bedrooms, ensuite, 2-way bathroom - Guest bedroom or office with separate entry and wide hall - Beautiful specimen trees, roses, multi-vehicle parking - 3-bay remote door garage, high clearance carport, smaller shed - 6 x water tanks (totalling 106,000 litres), bore, water filter - Property suit livestock with yards, 6 fenced paddocks, dam - Secure house yard for dogs, 3 phase power, solar, irrigation - 15 min. from Stanthorpe, 2 ½ hours from Brisbane - 3 featuring photos used in this promotion are displaying the property history and it's potential