Precious jewel hidden in the bush

THIS trophy home looks like a gleaming emerald jewel, high on a hill on Brisbane’s southside.

You know it’s constructed with the best quality fittings and finishes when it’s been built by a high end commercial builder.

Christi Tufis of Pride Homes built his family home at 118 Boxer Avenue, Shailer Park eight years ago with no expense spared.

“The kids have all now grown up but it’s been a great family home, with lots of parties over the years. This is the best house to isolate in with its tennis court, home cinema and spa,” Mr Tufis said.

The home was built to a high standard with its signature 20mm pure white quartz tiles used throughout plus 3.6m high ceilings and double glazed windows.

Ray White New Farm agents Marion Sheerman and Phillip Harrigan said the three levels of living made it an executive’s dream home.

“There’s vast entertaining spaces including a covered alfresco with outdoor kitchen and beautiful balconies with breathtaking views. A choice of perfectly executed living zones, each with soaring high ceilings and glossy tiled flooring,” the pair said.

“Hidden and private, this bushland retreat is bordered by sub-tropical gardens, each property overlooking the spectacular resort-style swimming pool and full-sized north-south tennis court.

“ An entertainer's dream, this home offers an expansive alfresco with outdoor kitchen and incredible balconies with breathtaking views.”

There’s actually two homes on the 5284sqm title, with the other two story house providing a good second rental income.

The owners are downsizing into an apartment in the city while considering their next project. The property has a lot of fruit trees - mangoes, apples, avocados, a coffee tree, bananas, oranges, mandarins and limes to name a few.

The house is close to the shops and good schools like John Paul College.

Secure and gated, this residence adjoins Kimberley Grove Park and Cornubia Forest Nature Refuge. At just 20km to the Brisbane CBD and 45mins to the Gold Coast, it’s a great location on top of the hill with a lot of wildlife such as parrots and Mr Tufis has even spotted a white kangaroo in the bush reserve.