53-55 Alpine Terrace

From the very heart of Skylora House, the kitchen, dining and living spaces, it is hard not to be constantly distracted by a view so magnificent it feels like nature's own amphitheatre. The eye is drawn to the rolling hills and deep green valleys, all the way to the ocean and Stradbroke Island beyond. It is not the glittering lights of the Gold Coast that capture you, though even they twinkle with their own naughty tales by night, but the ever changing drama of the landscape where light and shadow shift across ridgelines and valleys. Clouds drift and reform, storms roll in from the west and spill out to sea, lightning flickers across the horizon. Every day is a private performance. Birdsong is our soundtrack. Whip birds call across the valley, magpies warble on the veranda, and king parrots visit in the mornings outside the bedroom window. By day it is an avian playground as they dart through the trees and into the valley, and at dusk kookaburras laugh as night birds settle in, a daily chorus that you never tire of. The home sits in complete privacy, flanked by rainforest on each side, while the grounds unfold into a series of carefully designed gardens from tropical to native to cottage. Over fifty varieties of fruit and nut trees provide a perpetual seasonal harvest, while organic vegetable beds bring abundance to every season. A now defunct horse arena still fenced, is now a rose garden that fills the house with perfume all summer, but could easily be converted back to it's original purpose. The sunken entertainment area, with its hand-built wood fired pizza oven, flows effortlessly to the pool, a favourite place to gather family and friends. For over two decades, Skylora has been more than a home. Children grew up exploring rainforest paths, training a horse on the paddocks, climbing escarpments and creating their own Boys and Girls Own adventures. They still talk fondly of their idyllic childhood here. The belonging extends beyond the fence line. The neighbours have become more like family than friends, sharing meals, stories and support through the years. And then there is the mountain community itself, warm, creative and fiercely proud of this unique place called THE mountain. Now, it is time for Skylora to pass into the care of its next custodians, those who will love it, nurture it and add their own chapters to its story. Property Highlights Main House ? Classic Queenslander with wraparound verandas and polished hardwood floor and high quality fixtures. ? Four oversized bedrooms and three bathrooms (master with travertine ensuite) ? Expansive entertainer's kitchen with stone benchtops, island bench, french doors and gas lift windows opening to outdoor dining ? Living and dining spaces flowing seamlessly to the veranda and views ? Attic with pull down ladder and versatile lower level with office and workspace/rumpus/music room. Stand Alone Cottage ? Generous in scale ? One bedroom, one bathroom with oversized sunroom ? Private and fully self contained, perfect for multi generational living, guests or income potential Rainforest Cabin ? Separate guest cabin or investment ? Highly rated Airbnb with more than 330 five-star reviews Outdoor Features ? 15 x 4 metre pebble crete swimming pool with salt and ozone chlorinator ? Landscaped grounds, rainforest borders and rolling lawns ? Undercover sunken outdoor dining area with traditional wood fired pizza oven. Sheds, Garages and Parking ? 6 x 6 metre steel frame workshed with mezzanine, Trimdeck roof and undercover parking for two vehicles ? Additional shed with attached undercover area for four vehicles plus side potting and garden tool storage ? Fully sealed lock up garage accommodating two large and two small cars (currently used for two vehicles, storage and a second laundry) ? Horse arena and front paddock. Sustainability and Utilities ? 13kW three phase solar system with 10kW Fronius inverter ? Water security with three tanks (80,000 litres), bore with pressure pumps and purification system ? Three phase power and provision for EV charging A Place for Family, Nature and Connection Skylora House is more than real estate. It is a stage for life's moments big and small: family dinners as the sun melts into the valley, swims under a canopy of stars, laughter echoing through verandas, and the quiet peace of mornings with a coffee watching mist lift over the hills. Skylora means gathering place in the sky and that is exactly what it has been: a sanctuary above the world where family, friends and community have come together. This is a rare offering, a home that will embrace its next custodians with the same warmth it gave us, and invite them to add their own chapters to its story. Private Inspections are available with 24 hours notice required. Please phone Bernadette on 0407 176 052 or email for further information. Disclaimer: We have in preparing this advertisement used our best endeavours to ensure the information contained is true and accurate, but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements that may occur. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information.