Eight Toowoomba homes for sale that will blow your mind
Toowoomba has no shortage of exquisite properties, many of which command stunning views. Here's eight million dollar-plus homes that will blow your mind.
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1. 10 Caithness Court, Middle Ridge
Price: $2.9-3.2 million
IT'S easy to see why this lavish Italian villa-inspired home took out three regional Master Builders awards and two Master Builders Queensland awards in 2016.
Now, it could be yours.
Casa Dei Sogni (House of Dreams) at 10 Caithness Court Middle Ridge, was built and is owned by Downs Designer Homes' Jeff Bubeck.
Critically acclaimed as one of Toowoomba's finest lifestyle homes, the extraordinary property is set on a secure 1,053 sq m corner allotment, setting a new benchmark in opulence, privacy, and livability.
In 2016, the home was awarded Best Individual Home for its price range at the state Master Builders awards, and best residential swimming pool.
2. "Mauna View", Middle Ridge
Price: By negotiation
PERCHED on the edge of the Middle Ridge escarpment, this stunning resort-style mansion is what dreams are made of.
"Mauna View", nestled in a quiet, leafy street, is defined by its stunning views, uncompromising privacy, timeless design and enduring quality.
The home won an award for the 2011 Australian House of the Year, and is described as having "a level of opulence rarely reached in the Toowoomba market".
Immaculately designed, it is the combined dream of the current owners and world-leading architect Paul Clout, and showcases their determination for excellence and their ambition to achieve a design never before undertaken in the area.
"Mauna View" spreads across three wings, linked by a series of floor-to-ceiling curved glass windows and a sandstone bridge crossing two ponds that run through the house.
3. 121 Tourist Road, Rangeville
Price: Offers above $1.395 million
A BEAUTIFUL 1950s brick home set among stunning gardens on a 3035 sq m block of land.
The home, at 121 Tourist Road, Rangeville, features generously sized rooms and traditional features such as 11 foot ceilings, decorative cornices, and polished timber floors. The home charms with its warm and inviting atmosphere.
It stays beautifully warm in winter and cool in summer thanks to its double brick construction, underfloor heating and clever design to capture the breezes.
With four bedrooms, three with built-in robes and two with ensuite bathrooms, there's plenty of space for the family.
Privacy and security is assured with the home tucked away behind a high timber fence, with circular drive accessed by electric gates.
4. 2/1A Dorge Street, Middle Ridge
Price: Over $1.2 million
IMAGINE this being the view from your living room.
This resort-style, quiet and secluded two-storey residence has uninterrupted views to the north and east over Glen Lomond Park and the Middle Ridge escarpment.
Recently renovated, with a fresh coat of paint, new carpets and a new pool, the main attraction of this incredible home is its tranquility and privacy.
The property also features a modern kitchen with butler's pantry, cellar and large gas cooktop, open-plan dining room, separate media room and formal lounge with fireplace, library/sitting room, two purpose-built offices, five built-in bedrooms, a private master retreat with huge walk-in robe and ensuite, an expansive outdoor sandstone entertaining area and a double garage with extra storage, tool room and pool pump room.
The home sits on a large 2,017 sq m allotment.
5. 43 Curtis Street, East Toowoomba
Price: Interest over $1.3 million
A MASTERFULLY constructed contemporary home, 43 Curtis Street offers the desirability of escarpment living with the trappings to match.
The home offers mesmerising views, and heaps of living space both in and outdoors.
The master suite has generous walk-in storage and ensuite. The east-facing balcony offers light and airflow to two of the five large bedrooms.
Secured and extremely private low-maintenance grounds occupy the remainder of the property's 1520 sq m.
Bi-fold doors connect the inside to the outside, accessing the beautiful saltwater pool.
6. Smithfield Homestead, 8 Panda Street, Harristown
Price: $1.235 million
WHEN you look inside this Toowoomba home it is truly like going back in time.
The Smithfield Homestead is an iconic Bluestone residence that was originally built by James Marks and Son for the former mayor of Toowoomba, James Taylor.
It is an unmissable opportunity to seize a piece of history in a central Toowoomba location.
A fabulous historical home of palatial proportions, features include 4m ceilings, chandeliers, wide verandas, ball room, six bedrooms, and picturesque gardens.
The home underwent a major restoration effort in the 1970s and for a time was a restaurant. It sits on an 826 sq m allotment.
7. 7 Jorgensen Street, Highfields
Price: $1.049 million
AN INCREDIBLE Highfields retreat has been listed for sale.
From its gabled gatehouse, to its huge open space living areas, 7 Jorgensen Street, Highfields, oozes luxury.
Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac and positioned on a beautiful 2,504 sq m allotment with views and sunsets to die for, it's a home that's not to be missed.
The home is designed for both entertaining and family living, with spacious entertaining areas, huge stone chef's kitchen, media room, private landscaped yard, 12m heated Quartzon swimming pool, and air-conditioned pool house.
At the south western end of the house lies the spacious master bedroom complete with ensuite and walk-in robe, positioned away from the other four generous bedrooms at the other end of the home.
8. 46 Forest Drive, Hampton
Price: $1.55 million
THIS Hamptons-inspired home, nestled among the hills at 46 Forest Drive, Hampton, is one of a kind.
The five bedroom, three bathroom mansion captures stunning views over the property's five acres and picturesque surrounds, seen through the many large white-lattice windows that punctuate the residence.
Designed with luxury in mind, the home features high-end imported Italian appliances throughout the kitchen, a formal dining space with access to a huge butler's pantry, grand living spaces with timber floors and high ceilings.
Entertaining is easy, thanks to the stunning, light-filled north-east facing breakfast room, generous deck complete with rural views, and full-sized, flood-lit tennis court.
The home also features a private master retreat with personal robes and exquisite ensuite, purpose-built office, four-bay garage, additional 10x10m shed, and rainwater tank.
Originally published as Eight Toowoomba homes for sale that will blow your mind
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