Your Own 193 Acres of Granite Belt Wine Country
Lot 13 Saxby Rd, Ballandean
Ballandean | Granite Belt | $670k+
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Why is this in Ipswich Insider?
- In a recent reader poll, 24% of you voted the Granite Belt as your #1 dream weekender spot. Plus, let’s be honest: escaping the Ipswich weather right now for crisp mountain air (it’s often 10°C cooler there) is the ultimate luxury.
- Disclosure: This is my block. After 6 years of fun, camping and wineries I have decided to sell the property. If an Insider buys this, you have to invite me back for a look at your view from the finished cabin!
The Opportunity:
This is a chance to secure a massive landholding in Queensland’s premier wine region.
- Top Location: Lot 13 Saxby Rd, Ballandean is under 20 minutes drive from 20+ cellar doors. Under 15 minutes drive from Girraween National Park’s famous hikes. Under 3 hours drive from Ipswich. It is 20 minutes from Stanthorpe and 30 minutes to Tenterfield, NSW. It is an absolutely terrific location!
- Top of the World: Includes a cleared building pad on the highest freehold hill in the district (871m elevation).
- Wild & Free: 193 acres of granite boulders, a private gorge, seasonal stream, and 4 dams.
- Ready to Build: Power is at the front gate and connection just needs to be organized with Ergon. Or just go off-grid solar. The cottage pad sits 1.5km from the front gate along an access driveway cut by the council’s own road man (Johanson Earthmoving).
- Total Privacy: Borders the Donnybrook Nature Reserve. Your only neighbours are the roos, deers and wallabies.
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💰 Why $670k? The Value Breakdown
Most blocks in the Granite Belt are priced on “farming potential.” We are priced on lifestyle value. However, even on a raw numbers basis, Lot 13 offers the best value per square metre in the district.
The Math: More Land for Less
We are the best value price-per-hectare option on the market. Compare us to the most recent similar sales:
| Property | Size | Price | Value ($/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 13 Saxby Rd (This Block) | 78.3 ha | $670,000+ | $8,556 / ha (Best Value) |
| Lot 11 Saxby Rd (Neighbor) | 69.6 ha | $600,000 | $8,616 / ha |
| Lot 1 Hindmarsh Rd (Neighbor’ish) | 61.8 ha | $670,000 | $10,841 / ha |
The Takeaway: Lot 1 Hindmarsh sold for the exact same price ($670k) but is 40 acres smaller than Lot 13.
Why “Rugged” is a Feature (Not a Bug)
If you want to slash grass every weekend, buy a flat paddock. If you want a private National Park, buy this.
- 📉 Cheaper Rates: Because the land is zoned for its character (gorges and timber) rather than prime agriculture, your holding costs and Council Rates are significantly lower than farming blocks.
- 🧗 Own Your Own Adventure Park: Flat land is boring. This block features a private gorge, granite caves, and steep ridges. It is built for 4WDs, dirt bikes, and hiking—not tractors.
- 🛡️ The Ultimate Privacy Shield: 60% of our Eastern boundary borders the Donnybrook Nature Reserve. Your view can never be built out, and your privacy is permanent.