Slice of history

Westbrook Homestead offers opulent lifestyle.

WESTBROOK Homestead is a property that is steeped in Darling Downs history.

Properties such as this rarely come to the market; the owners have taken delivery of their new property and are keen to start their new venture.

The homestead as it stands today was built by Mclean and Beit in 1867, using local Blue Metal rock for the internal walls, imported slate from England for the roof, cedar and hardwood for the timber work.

On entry, you are greeted by wide hallways, which provides access to the four bedrooms, fitted with fireplaces and three bathrooms.

The modern spacious kitchen which has excellent bench and cupboard space and has been positioned to enjoy the views out over the garden, family eating area is adjacent.

The home is designed to entertain, there are three rooms, formal dining, banquet and games room, all fitted with fireplaces.

The rooms open on to the large three-sided veranda, ideal for large events.

The original kitchen and staff quarters building is adjacent the home and was built in the 1840s.

Outside entertaining is catered for, as a fully enclosed pool and entertaining area is adjacent the tennis court.

This quality package is positioned in an elevated shaded setting which has established trees, such as bunya trees, jacarandas, silky oak trees, rose garden, a delightful pond and sweeping park-like grounds.

Situated just 19 kilometres from Toowoomba and 10 kilometres to Toowoomba’s new airport, as well as being a beautiful home, the property is a product small rural holding.

It is an extremely well balanced property with fall frontage to Westbrook Creek.

The country runs from soft fertile creek flats gently rising to an elevated basalt grazing country.

There is approximately 20 acres of soft alluvial chocolate soil, currently fallowed but could be used for cultivation.

There are two bores — one equipped with three-phase power for use as a stock and domestic bore, fitted with a pressure pump that delivers water to gardens and watering points.

The second equipped bore has a 25-foot Southern Cross ‘R’ pattern windmill and a 50-foot water tower beside.

There is also rainwater storage of approximately 12,000 gallons.

There are water irrigation licences in place.

It is fenced with two or three-barb wire with sheep netting, fenced into three paddocks.

There is also an enclosed workshop storage shed, measuring 28m x 10m; an enclosed lean to is attached and is 3.5m x 10m and there is also a

25m x 3.5m demountable toilet building.

The property features three-phase power, mail, rubbish bin service, school bus service at gate, internet available and phone service.