Historic Pringles Farm sanctuary listed for sale in Kobble Creek

The history of the farm dates back to the late 19th century when the Pringle family settled in the Kobble Creek area around 1888.

The family established a presence in the district when Kobble Creek was a thriving dairy farming community, which also supported banana and pineapple farming on the surrounding hillsides

Ray White Rural Dayboro | Eumundi selling principal Vicki Pain who is marketing the property said Thytheholme offers a rare combination of deep history, natural beauty, and total seclusion.

“The property sits tucked away at the end of the road, directly adjoining D'Aguilar National Park while remaining just 25 minutes from Samford and an hour from Brisbane’s CBD,” Ms Pain said.

At the heart of the estate stands the original, authentic Queenslander, occupying the highest and best site on the property with sweeping, panoramic vistas.

“The homestead has had some modifications that preserve its rich, genuine character, presenting an extraordinary canvas to carefully restore and breathe new life into an iconic piece of local heritage,” Ms Pain said.

“The surrounding landscape features the rocky bed of Kobble Creek winding through the terrain, capturing fresh runoff from Mount Glorious to create natural rock pools and spring-fed flows that persist for months after the rains.” 

Alongside remnants of the original farm shed and dairy, the acreage boasts a large dam, an established fruit orchard, organic vegetable gardens, and custom chicken coops, providing complete scope for sustainable living right against the national park border.

The story of the Ritchies' arrival at Thytheholme in 1999 came down to a moment of chance.

Mrs Ritchie said her husband Bob was helping a friend move a water tank on the property for the previous owner when he found out it was available.

“He’s done a lot of farming over the years and knew he wanted us to get out of the city, so he bought it. As soon as we came to look at it, I understood why - it felt a world away, yet it was so close to the city,” Mrs Ritchie said.

Mrs Ritchie said that over their 26 years on the land, they immersed themselves in a self-sufficient country lifestyle, collecting natural stone from around the acreage to handcraft two unique studio outbuildings next to the lake.

“What we’ve loved most about living here is the pure quiet, the fresh air, and the lifestyle,” Mrs Ritchie said.

“Having our own chooks, growing organic veggies, picking fruit from the orchard, and just being away from the mainstream has been incredible.”