3 Bateson Road, Mount Nebo.

As you walk on the stoned pathways adjoined on either side by lush and vibrant plants, a tree Eucalyptus propinqua – guards the entrance to the front wood panelled and stained-glass door. The light filled entrance bestows a calmness as you tread onto the polished Cyprus floors. From the dining room you walk out onto a side deck where raised garden beds grow your vegetables and herbs on either side. The fully functioning and airy kitchen with Miele dish washer and wooden cupboards has a servery from the large window onto the back enclosed deck that overlooks a landscaped garden and the national park. The side deck from the dining room has a paved area for barbeques, entertaining and children to play on the grassed flat ground - rare on the mountain – considered gold real estate. From the dining room you enter down two steps into a large glass doored and windowed sunken lounge with a cathedral wood beam ceiling, The lounge has access to two sides of the large, enclosed deck of polished wooden floors and railings. A silky oak tree viewed from the back deck provides a perch for the kookaburras to sing her song of laughter, nectar for the honeyeaters, and seeds for the cockatoos and lorikeets. The mezzanine passageway leads to three bedrooms with large insect screened windows that look out on the trees, lush garden and forest. Built in wardrobes in all bedrooms, passageway - linen cupboard and laundry/ second modern bathroom with utility cupboard. Reverse cycle Daikin air conditioning in main living areas and main bedroom - bedroom AC newly installed. Living room has fan for cooling and air movement in summer and on winter setting for winter when wood burning fireplace is aglow and moves the warm air through the passageway and into the bedrooms. The attractive and spacious main bathroom has bath and shower and separate toilet. The toilets are Waterless Composting Toilet System - Clivus Multrum Aus. Significant savings on water usage and considerable cost reductions compared for servicing sceptic or biocycle. The grey water system waters part of the back landscaped garden and trees. This unusual pole tree house built by renowned pole house builder N.G. Franning, Sons & Co is ecologically sound and sturdy and cyclone proofed. Cyprus wooden clad exterior with its orange hue - blends with nature and trees surrounds and is truly referred to as a magical mountain retreat. The double car port allows for comfortable and rain protection entry to the back door of the house. Ample storage space under this pole house. The landscaped back garden has stone steps and pathways that leads for easy access to the water tanks and pump for maintenance when required. The two water tanks - 23,500 litres each - have a water filtration systems in both tanks- Internal Tank Vac – with a self-cleaning system. External system for whole house water filtration installed by Dr Washington Sanchez of Glorious Water - water quality specialists. The privacy and beauty of the property and house within greets you from all angles and glances. The gardens with its verdant foliage, luxuriant undergrowth, and profuse plant life delight and bring an ease and lightness as you wander or sit under the shade of the tall, majestic tree in the side garden. The solar lights dotted around the gardens and pathways provide a magical ambience as you look out at night. Although zoned rural, Mount Nebo is only 20 minutes from The Gap Shopping Centre and High School -with a local school bus service. As well as being accessible to The Gap for local shopping, medical and allied health support and banks. Additionally, it's only a 20-minute drive to Samford Village for boutique shopping, to enjoy cafes, the Pub and use of a variety of medical supports. A relaxing walk to Mount Nebo village, post office and drive to Mount Glorious for beautiful walking tracks and cafes. Mount Nebo has a close-knit school community for Primary school and a monthly muso and entertainment afternoon and evening and numerous activities in the local community hall. The present owner Franceska Jordan AM wrote her book Under The Boab Tree on her mountain toped retreat at 3 Bateson Rd. She gained quiet and inspiration from the beloved trees, garden, light, airy, tranquil home with a good dose of fun and laughter when family, friends and guests visit. A wonderful home to be alone and marvellous for entertaining and replenishing body and soul. Franceska's book Under The Boab Tree ends with a description of how Franceska came to buy the property 3 Bateson Rd Mt Nebo, the healing that occurred for her and others and that she now wishes for the next and new owners to abide in this piece of paradise 30 minutes from Brisbane CBD.