MAGNOLIA HOUSE ON THE CREEK - STANTHORPE

Situated on pretty Quart Pot Creek, a mere 300 metre stroll to the charming town of Stanthorpe, Magnolia House will welcome you within the generous & laid back walls of this character filled Queenslander. With 3 queen bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open kitchen dining, generous lounge with fireplace, extra sitting rooms and beautiful gardens to explore, you won't want to leave its grounds but will be perfectly positioned to enjoy all the Granite Belt offerings including its renowned wineries. The space MAGNOLIA HOUSE You will enter Magnolia House up the front staircase onto the front enclosed balcony with alfresco dining and lounging options LIVING AREA MANAGED BY DI HENDY BOUTIQUE HOLIDAY HOMES The front door opens into the grand sitting room with generous and comfortable seating around the fireplace. This is a beautiful room for family and friends to gather and connect. There is a small tv to access quick catch up on world events KITCHEN AND DINING Leading off the sitting room is the large kitchen fully equipped for your holiday needs. The double oven and gas cooktop will handle large cook ups and the large dining table is easy access from the island bench for meals with family and friends. The kitchen dining area overlooks the expansive backyard and creek frontage BEDROOMS The master bedroom is entered from the front corner of the sitting area and houses 2 timber wardrobes and a beautiful timber 4 poster queen bed The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms run off the hallway. The 3rd bedroom has a creekside view. Both have queen beds. BATHROOM The upper level bathroom sits off the hallway within easy access of all 3 bedrooms. DOWNSTAIRS Head downstairs to a large separate living and dining space. This is ideal for special tv viewing with the large screen tv There is a separate designated office on this level in case you need to login to work or do some zoom calls in privacy This level also has a sitting room with view out to the stunning magnolia tree and creekside gardens We know sometimes it can't be avoided so if you have to throw on a load of laundry this level also offers the open laundry with washing machine and clothes line out the back door CREEKSIDE Off the back of the house is a generous open paved space that presides over the lush gardens. There is also a covered pergola with outdoor dining setting if you want protection from the weather Stroll closer to the creek past the Magnolia tree and you will come to the Rotunda where you can sit and take in the flowing creek and zen ambience of the surrounding nature and this beautiful town of Stanthorpe WARMTH In the colder months we know our guests will love the beautiful open fire place in the living area. We've heard that some properties don't include fire wood and we understand as its a difficult and expensive thing to keep track of. However, we do welcome you with a basket of wood, kindling and fire starters to get your first fire under way. If you require more its a quick trip to the Metro Service Station in town where you can purchase whatever extra you'd like for your stay. Each bedroom has an electric blanket and an oil heater. We recommend you close the door and turn on the heater about an hour before bed and you are sure to have a cosy sleep. Please reminder to turn them off when you get up in the morning. We've had positive feedback from guests that this combination is keeping them warm at night. SUPPLIES With a house of this size accommodating 6 people we know you'll head off and grab groceries and supplies that best suit your group for your stay. However, to get you started before you head to the store we supply the following: -Your linen and towels are included in your stay. - a full toilet roll in each bathroom - dishwashing liquid, some dishwashing tablets, fresh chux cloth, non scratch scourer and a couple of tea towels in the kitchen - in case a hit of caffeine is required on arrival there are some tea bags, instant coffee and a little milk carton - hand soap for kitchen and each bathroom - salt and pepper grinders This is a privately owned home and not a resort or hotel so you wont find shampoos, conditioners, body wash and other personal items. We know guests have their own personal preferences for those products. NO NEED TO STRESS ABOUT SUPPLIES THOUGH AS IGA IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 6AM TO 9PM AND IS MERE MINUTES FROM THE HOUSE Other things to note SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS TO DO: A SHORT STROLL ACROSS THE CREEK ALONG RAILWAY STREET WILL BRING YOU INTO THE HEART OF STANTHORPE AND ONTO HIGH STREET (THE Main Street) COFFEE AND CAFE OPTIONS BRINX DELI - just on the right as you arrive at High Street kicks off the start of many great takeaway and dine in coffee, breakfast and lunch options. Their deli is also well equipped to gather specialty goodies for a creekside picnic EM'S CAFE - right opposite Brinx is another great option ZEST BAKERY - further along south from Brinx is our favourite bakery. Their Portuguese Tarts are amazing and we vote them number 1 for the pies, sausage rolls and pastie category. They have delicious lunch options and you can dine in as well FOXYS BAKERY - across the road from Zest is a large bakery with a wide selection and extensive operating hours which makes it a reliable stop THE LITTLE LARDER - right on Railway Street and 8 minutes walk from door to door leaving Magnolia House, serves reliable Merlot coffee and a large array of delicious breakfast and lunch options. In winter their little fireside lounging area is a nice cosy stop to warm up while you wait for your order. It has a lovely fresh decor and is licensed. PUBS A drive or walk through the Main Street will reveal the plethora of pubs available in this small country town. All have their own unique character and provide the usual pub offerings with public bars, dining areas and bottle shops SUPERMARKETS Woolworths, Aldi and SPANOS IGA all sit within a couple of blocks of each other. For ease of parking and a great range of deli and standard supermarket produce we favour the IGA SEAFOOD Probably not what you would first think about when being in a South West Queensland town but we have the privilege of the Aussie Fresh Seafood truck coming fresh from the trawlers to set up every Friday morning from 8am to 2pm right behind the Central Hotel. Here you can grab an array of fresh seafood for another delicious and easy prep meal MARKETS Again on a Friday morning just inside the grounds of the old Stanthorpe Train Station is the farm produce markets. Open from 7am until 1pm vendors from the surrounding farms bring their delicious farm fresh produce. Just a few stalls will provide what you need, a selection of fruit and veg, pasture raised eggs, preserves and honey, maybe some home baked goods and then an array of pasture raised meats Check the internet and local flyers for notice of other markets usually held in the Showgrounds hall on the main road into town WINERIES You will find the highly regarded Granite Belt wineries to visit in all directions starting from the Northern side with The Summit and Heritage wineries then working your way through Borreann, Robert Channon, Ridgemill Estate, (to name just a few) finishing at the southerly end around Ballandean and Girraween with Golden Grove, Ballandean Estate, Girraween and Balancing Heart wineries. There are many more to be discovered in between and around these wineries and picking up a map at your first winery will help personalise your hit list. A "Strange Birds" map will mark the wineries who offer the varieties falling under this category, being wines that represent less than 1% of the national output of that variety. This makes for some interesting tasting and the opportunity to develop a new palette for these lesser known wines. Enjoy! APPLES AND OTHER FRUITS The northern side is home of the majority of fruit farms. Stop at the roadside options to gather fresh fruit for your stay. Sutton's Juice Factory north of Stanthorpe will deliver their famous Apple Pie and juice and cider. A quick internet search will have your mouth watering when you read about this humble baker with a big reputation. GIRRAWEEN NATIONAL PARK An easy scenic drive south into Girraween National Park and you can set out on some of the Nations most envied hikes. This beautiful national park offers a quintessential Australian bush experience where you are sure to see Kangaroos and other precious wildlife both as you drive in and along the hiking paths. Known for its beautiful flowers and rock formations the several hiking options offer photographic moments galore. A quick internet search will give you a more detailed overview of all your options so you can plan your day trip carefully. On the road into Girraween you will see the Chocolate Shop. Great stop either before or after your hike for a coffee/hot chocolate and to gather some onsite chocolate creations. DINING OUT Again an internet search is the best option for up to date operating hours and recommendations. We've had good dining experiences at: The Barrel Room at Ballandean estate - their menu changes seasonally and offers some delicious food and wine options Varias - located at the Queensland College of Wine Tourism Essen - offers a set menu which it changes weekly. Provided their set options on offer that week suit your taste buds and dietary requirements they are highly regarded Balancing Heart Vineyard for great pizzas overlooking their lake. They also offer live music on alternating weeks and you can do your wine tasting while enjoying your meal. Stunning scenery and ambience at the foot of Girraween National Park Stanthorpe RSL for a simple bistro meal. Become a member for life for a few dollars and enjoy discounts on meals and drinks