16 Dorge Street
Middle Ridge, QLD 4350

Overview

16 Dorge Street Middle Ridge QLD 4350

Discover a magnificent and sprawling residence located in a coveted acreage enclave of blue-ribbon Middle Ridge. This classic home on one acre has been immaculately restored, blending original charm with fresh sophistication to create a beautiful and elegant living environment.

The estate spans 4,085 square meters (approximately one acre) with dimensions of 47 meters wide by 86 meters deep, ideally oriented north to the street and capturing a lovely north-east aspect. The home features giant-sized living, dining, and entertaining spaces, complemented by a gorgeous wrap-around balcony accessible from the living, dining zones, and master bedroom.

The property includes five bedrooms and four bathrooms, with many refreshed surprises and perfect paintwork throughout. Parking is abundant with seven garages and a four-bay carport, including an internal lock-up double garage, an attached lock-up double garage, and a detached extra-large four-bay shed measuring 9 by 12 meters with three roller doors. A robust four-bay carport is also attached, measuring 10.8 by 3.7 meters.

Outdoor living is superb with spectacular verandahs and a pool, creating an entertainer's dream. The gardens have been rejuvenated, featuring oasis-style landscaping and sprawling lawns. The front of the property is secured by electric gates crowned by a grand front fence with brick and refreshed wrought iron elements, and the driveway is immaculately presented and meandering.

Inside, the home offers multi-generational living possibilities with a private apartment featuring direct ground-level entry, an internal stairway leading to an indoor foyer, kitchen, living and dining area, one bedroom with built-in robe, and one bathroom, with special access to the pool.

Additional internal stairways connect the master bedroom suite and main living area. A long corridor leads to a wine cellar and a large storage room, as well as the internal lock-up double garage.

The upstairs area provides an extra-large entry foyer, a grand formal lounge room with magnificent raked ceilings and a dramatic brick fireplace, a spacious formal dining room, and a separate casual dining room. The restored classic kitchen is large and well-equipped with a chef's six-burner gas oven and stove, designer extraction rangehood, dishwasher, double sink, recess for a large fridge/freezer, and endless cupboards and drawers.

An elevated L-shaped balcony graces the living spaces, offering gorgeous views of the yard and wider outlook. The outdoor haven is covered and perfectly zoned for leisure, emphasizing outdoor living and dining while overlooking the pool, lush gardens, and lawns.

The spacious master bedroom suite includes a long elevated balcony, a private ensuite with toilet, shower, and vanity, a huge walk-in robe, reverse-cycle air conditioning, and a private internal staircase leading downstairs.

The home features a large main bathroom with a step-up sunken bathtub, separate corner shower, and vanity, along with a private main toilet with powder basin. The giant laundry room includes a workbench, washtub, and easy access to the outside.

Additional amenities include premium connectivity to the NBN via fibre-to-the-premises infrastructure (FTTP), 20 solar panels on one shed's roof with a 5kW solar inverter, a bore, and six rainwater tanks each holding approximately 20,000 litres.

Nearby amenities include Neilsen Park (500m), convenience shopping (2.0km), Middle Ridge Golf Club (2.1km), Waterbird Habitat (2.8km), Highlands Christian College (3.3km), Gabbinbar Primary School (3.9km, the state primary school catchment for this property), Kmart at Toowoomba Shopping Plaza (4.2km), Centenary Heights High School (4.9km), and the Empire Theatre/CBD (6.8km).

This sprawling acreage estate has been thoughtfully revived, restored, and refined to honor its timeless character while embracing the warmth and ease of modern living, offering the best of both worlds in a prestigious location.

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