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House sit TALLEGALLA

11-Jul-2022 – 21-Aug-2022
42 Days stay
Responsiveness
Lilly with our home and farm sheds in the background.
Lilly, not usually allowed on verandah furniture but great photo op:-)
Regular view from the front deck on a winter's morning.
Lilly out for a run on one of the numerous walking tracks on our property.
Lilly simply loves traveling with us. Unfortunately, she is unable to come with us for this trip.

Assignment Requirements

We live on a small hobby farm approx one hour west of Brisbane at Tallegalla (half-hour from Ipswich). It is a really beautiful spot with access to many pleasant day drives. Photographers will really appreciate our wonderful sunrises and sunsets and active nature lovers, bird watchers, and walkers will love it!

Although definitely country, Minden Crossroads with fuel, supplies and Aladdin’s Cave of giftware is but 5ks down the road. We are 10/15 minutes from iconic Marburg with its historical museum, wonderful pub, antique shop, coffee bars, unique home-ware shop, corner store and friendly locals. Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates, Golf and Bowls and so on, are available either in Marburg or nearby Rosewood.

"Lilly", our 9yr old, very friendly, desexed, blue heeler requires daily exercise (which usually entails a walk around the farm) but she LOVES drives and people. She is, admittedly, rather indulged for a farm dog, being permitted inside the house and treated as one of the family. However, she is not spoilt and is well trained, although she may try to convince you otherwise!

There may be friendly, quiet cattle grazing in nearby/adjacent paddocks. If you do bring a pet then they must be under control at all times and not chase them. Please note: the house yard is not pet proof – Lilly does not stray.

Our little three bedroom/two bathroom home is not flash, but is comfortable, well appointed and has super views from every window and the decks. Campfires are fine (depending on the conditions of course) with plenty of firewood on hand. There is a farm machinery shed (with power) available for you to store and/or work on your caravan if required.

All we ask is for you to keep Lilly happy, take good care of our home, water the pot plants/garden and mow the lawn when necessary (push and ride-on mowers). You will enjoy splendid views, wonderful wildlife and peace and quiet. Your own vehicle would be required as the closest public transport is in Rosewood, 11 km away. You are welcome to arrive a few days earlier and leave later if necessary. Our very steep farm road (some gravel) is not suitable for heavy vehicles such as very large motorhomes etc. Nevertheless, we take our own caravan up and down regularly with no issues and cattle trucks etc have no worries.

PS: Dates are flexible within reason.

Pet Care

Dogs

Property & Location

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About the Area

TALLEGALLA Brisbane, Queensland
Suburb Insights
Life in Tallegalla moves at the pace of the seasons, unfolding across rolling farmlands and quiet bushland tracks. Here, residents greet each other with a raised hand from their vehicles, a casual courtesy that defines the local character. You'll find neighbours look out for one another without intruding, creating a sense of understated companionship unique to this corner of the Lockyer Valley. Daily routines often involve quiet mornings as the sun rises over paddocks, the only sounds being the calls of kookaburras or distant farm machinery. Taking the pets for their walks along the undisturbed country roads offers a peaceful start or end to the day, free from urban bustle. Remember to keep dogs leashed when near livestock properties, a simple act of respect for local livelihoods. For provisions, whether for your own pantry or pet supplies, a drive into Laidley or Gatton is necessary, perhaps a pleasant twenty-minute journey. These small towns provide essential services and a local bakery, which can be a nice morning outing after an early pet feeding. This setting offers a true immersion into country living, where the quiet allows for contemplation. Evenings bring a spectacular star show, far from city lights. Observing the local birdlife or simply enjoying the vast open sky becomes part of the day's rhythm. Your stay here isn't just minding a home; it’s an opportunity to experience a genuine rural Australian rhythm, far removed from the hurried pace of elsewhere, appreciating simple pleasures.