101 Squatters Rd, Brookhill, Qld 4816

Seldom does a rural lifestyle property such as "Barakee" become available to the sale market. Over 2 years since the last recorded advertised sale in Brookhill, this is the ideal opportunity to purchase this exceptional Country Estate set on just over 158 Acres (approx 64 Hectares). Currently the largest land parcel with a homestead available this close to the Townsville CBD.

 "Barakee" is a serene and peaceful setting offering unparalleled privacy, breathtaking mountain views and simply nature at its finest. The property has the capability to produce an income from any number of sources with agricultural, cattle or even tourism interests all possible options. "Barakee" offers a main homestead residence in the quintessential Queenslander style with amazing full wrap around verandahs and a traditional miners cottage located in a private scenic location. 

This offering has to be the epitome of the true North Queensland country living. Imagine calling this property home and only a 25 minute drive into the Townsville CBD and The Strand. 

Homestead Features:

   -  Spacious full wrap around covered verandah to relax and admire the endless views or entertain the largest of family gatherings

   -  So many traditional features with timber flooring, casement windows, French doors, VJ walls and high ceilings

   -  A more formal large living room that offers direct access to the verandah 

   -  Grand main bedroom with bay windows and split system air conditioning

   -  2 further bedrooms and both enjoy the direct access to the covered verandah

   -  The dining area is Central to the home and the family will gravitate here when the 'grub' is served

   -  Homely kitchen has all the requirements for the chef to cook up a storm

   -  Family bathroom with large shower recess

   -  Large internal laundry to the rear of the home

   -  Extra to the verandah is a second undercover dining area or 'chill zone' perfect to catch the breeze

Cottage Features:

NOTE - awaiting cleaners to be able to access

   -  Certainly more 'quaint' than the substantial main homestead

   -  Left as the Traditional Queensland Miners Cottage

   -  Similar to the main home with the obligatory timber floors, ornate features, casement windows and VJ walls

   -  Covered timber patios to the front and rear with extra timber decking to add further cover if required

   -  Enter the cottage into the open combined living and dining section

   -  Kitchen to the rear of the cottage is functional with a bank of casement windows to allow the breeze to flow in

   -  2 spacious bedrooms

   -  Bathroom similar to the kitchen presents in fair condition and has the shower over the tub

   -  The cottage pulls water from the dam closest to the property and also has access to bore water

   -  No doubt that the cottage needs some love and attention but that will only assist the property as a whole

Property Features:

   -  In total there are 6 dams on the property that allows each of the main paddocks to have their own reliable water supply

   -  Cattle yards already in place beside the main residence and all constructed from steel and railway iron

   -  Incorporates 6 yards, 2 forcing yards that lead into a race with a cattle crush, head bail and concrete loading ramp

   -  Also features a calf race and crush

   -  Metal garden shed on a concrete pad beside the cattle yards to store cattle health equipment and for a horse tack shed

   -  5 water tanks plus bore 

   -  Shipping container and sheds near the cottage

We are only 17 minutes away from the Fairfield Shipping Centre, Bunnings and the ever expanding homewares centre. A number of School options a similar distance located in Wulguru and Annandale. Closest 'pub' feed if looking for a night off, is a 12 minute drive to the Stuart Hotel. 

Two sides of the property are bordered by Public Roads in Squatters and Mount Jack Roads. 

"Barakee" will truly make you feel a thousand miles away from the hectic City lifestyle. This property does live up to the saying 'This is Living!!'.

PLEASE NOTE - Main residence is leased with a Fixed Term Lease in place until the 25th September 2025. Notice periods will be required to view inside the main home. PLEASE NO entry to the property unless it is a arranged inspection with the Agent. The tenants have been advised to deny access.

As the main residence is tenanted, file photography of that house has been used for advertising purposes. Cottage - photos taken prior to cleaning.

Please note - All parties should make and rely upon their own enquiries in order to determine the accuracy of the information supplied. Some file photographs in use may have been taken some time ago. Please rely on your own inspection and investigations as the property may have changed since the photographs were taken. Nxtgen Property bears no liability for any loss sustained due to inaccuracy or omission.

Property Code: 3316