122-124 Balmoral Road, Montville, Qld 4560

Carinya, a stunning historical Queenslander circa 1905 and stands out as one of Montville's original homes. Its restoration by the current owners is a labor of love that seamlessly marries its timeless charm with contemporary comforts. This thoughtful approach ensures that the home retains its historical character while offering the conveniences of today's lifestyle.

Here's a summary of Carinya's highlights:

- Historic Charm: Features like tongue-and-groove timber walls, 11-foot ceilings, decorative timber archways, coat of arms fretwork, belt rails, vintage light fittings, timber window hoods, hoop pine polished floors, pressed metal panel features in the entrance hallway and French doors access from every room to the wrap around verandahs.

- Renovation – The home has been rewired with a new meter box and sub board added downstairs. Outside walls are double insulated, sisalation plus new batts. Railings to the verandah have been replaced with powder coated aluminium in keeping with the heritage style of the home but less maintenance. New roof, trusses and guttering plus bracing to meet cyclone rating. Recently painted outside and the home has been restumped.

- Bedrooms: The home spans two levels with two large bedrooms on the main floor, both with French door access to the verandahs and split system air conditioning, plus two large bedrooms on the lower floor. One bedroom is 4.5m x6.5m with built in robes, fan and slit system air conditioning but could easily be used as a media or games room. The second, and private, downstairs master bedroom includes an ensuite and walk-in robe.

- Amenities – Kitchen has plenty of storage and bench space and heritage features. Family bathroom has been tastefully renovated on the top floor plus a separate toilet. Downstairs there is an additional powder room plus the master ensuite. Very spacious laundry with additional gym/office area is also located downstairs. Downstairs also features gorgeous travertine tiles throughout for easy maintenance.

- Living Areas: A delightful kitchen/dining area opens to a large, covered deck with lovely views, perfect for entertaining. The very large lounge area features a slow combustion heater and at the other end the floor to ceiling library shelves creating a cosy and quiet space to relax with a good book.

- Additional Spaces: Includes an extensive heritage-style sleepout perfect for a home office as it also has French door access to the front deck. Under the home is fully concreted and secure, providing a dry and airy space for storage. This space could also be used for an additional vehicle storage. There is a three bay lock up garage with vehicle hoist plus a double bay carport. Electric entrance gate and fully fenced for pets.

- Recreational Features: Wide verandahs surround the Northern and Eastern sides of the home providing a peaceful acreage outlook. The large deck on the Western side opens seamlessly from the kitchen and dining area and is large enough for a big family gathering where everyone can enjoy the views toward Maleny and over the adjacent farmland. The inviting, heated, inground mineral pool is beautifully landscaped with a lawned space to sit and enjoy the summer months. 

- Sustainability: The land is a flat 1495m² block with easy-to-maintain gardens, chicken run and approx. 61,000 litres of water storage, solar hot water and 7.5KW Solar, only 2 years old.

How Far to Where: 

- Convenient 2.2km walk to Montville's tourist village with easy access via a concrete footpath to cafes, restaurants, shops and art galleries and Montville State School
- 10 min drive to Maleny with cafes, shops, 2 grocery stores, 2 butchers, local hospital, dentists, doctors and an array of medical facilities, 2 bakeries and lots of specialty shops for everyone to enjoy, Maleny State School and Maleny High School
- 28 mins to the beautiful Sunshine Coast Beaches and Shopping Precincts
- 10 min drive to Maleny, 50 mins drive to Noosa
- Just over an hour to Brisbane Airport, 35 mins to Maroochydore airport

Carinya has been a happy home for five families and could be your next happy home!

This historical home has potential for B&B, holiday accommodation, dual living or simply enjoy as a gorgeous family home. Start living the Hinterland dream, call Susan or Marlene today to book your inspection.

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** 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.