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Escape to the Country
A tree change for mum and daughter?
Built in 1862, this heritage-listed cottage is on almost half an acre in the little village of Leyburn, 136 miles west of Brisbane. The population of Leyburn was 566 in 2021.
This was never the plan. Keeley thought her little cottage was her “forever home,” and she and Carl would have something to leave the boys. No one can predict the future, but no one thought Keeley and Carl would ever be anything but a loving couple with a wonderful little family. They waited for 10 years before tying the knot. Depression set in when she realised she could not afford to buy or even rent in Brisbane. So her thought processes kicked over to looking for something in the countryside. She’s always wanted to live in the country and have chickens.
She started looking at places around 4 hours north of Brisbane. Still too expensive close to the coast, but cheaper the further west you go. She managed to load a map of Queensland with all the houses listed in the price range she could afford.
I found this house in the photo. I love it. I showed it to Keeley. And guess what? She loves it too!
Here’s the backyard. Perfect for chickens...
