The beautiful federation style Anduramda Homestead situated north east of Crows Nest dates back to 1907, although its location has changed from when it once graced the corner of Lindsay and Margaret Street in the leafy east Toowoomba landscape.
It was some 30 years ago when the charming homestead was relocated to an idyllic elevated rural setting sitting on 60 hectare protea flower farm.
These days it stands on four hectares overlooking a protea farm and a forest of eucalyptus trees.
It has changed hands a few times in the past years and it is its current custodians, Andrew and Sandra Jenner, who have turned Anduramda Homestead into a glorious bed and breakfast stay.
Mrs Jenner said she first knew about the homestead when she saw the beautiful house advertised for sale on the internet.
"It really stood out and looked interesting, and when we drove in the gate it had a fantastic feeling of peace and tranquillity," she said.
Once they had bought the homestead, the Jenners set about converting it into an idyllic bed and breakfast accommodation.
The homestead has five bedrooms plus two living areas and dining rooms, around which are wrapped the sweeping verandahs, nestled in the High Country taking in the view of the escarpment of the Great Dividing Range .
The layout and design of the home made it very easy for the Jenners to convert it to this style of accommodation.
Mrs Jenner believes that the home may have once been two homes joined together, or if not, the second part was added for additional living.
As you walk in the front door and enter a charming wide hallway you immediately enter the area dedicated for guests.
Off to the left are two queen size bedrooms with high ceilings and double hung windows overlooking the vast garden that allow lovely summer breezes to circulate, while in winter the bedrooms and hall are heated.
Both rooms are furnished with a mixture of wrought iron queen beds and antique robes and dressing tables.
Both tastefully decorated, one room takes a eucalypt theme while the second room is inspired by the protea flowers grown.
There is a third bedroom with a double bed and single bed that is more suited to the extra person travelling in a group and is decorated in a country-inspired patchwork design. Access to the guests lounge and dining room is across the hall, and there is a cosy wood fire for winter, while bathroom facilities are nearby.
Further down the hallway is the private living area the Jenners occupy. Their part of the home has two bedrooms, lounge and dining room and a commercial industrial kitchen.
The homestead is surrounded by expansive gardens and wildlife, and it is hard not to find a favourite space to enjoy the harmony of the area.
The gardens include terraces paved with imported Spanish tiles, pergolas overgrown with wisteria, timber decks and fountained garden beds.
Guests are given the choice to enjoy breakfast served in the formal dining room with the fine bone china, or in a more casual atmosphere on the deck overlooking the protea flower farm with a backdrop of native gum trees.
Mrs Jenner serves a full country style breakfast and she loves to cook local produce where possible.
"Breakfast consists of smoked bacon, avocado, eggs with thick sliced toast from the local bakery, or sour dough from The Woods at Ravensbourne, plus apple juice from Stanthorpe," she said. "When in season we offer blueberries from Ravensbourne, olives from Bunnyconnellen, smoked honey ham and salami from Pete at Meats and More Butchery, and wine from the local Holland Winery."
A beautiful venue for brides to dress and prepare for their wedding
Apart from operating as a bed and breakfast stay Anduramba Homestead makes a beautiful venue for brides to dress and prepare for their weddings.
The Jenners have formed an alliance and work together with the nearby Bunnyconnellen Olive Grove and Vineyard, which specialises in unique wedding receptions.
"Bunnyconnellen Olive Grove and Vineyard is owned by Anne and Ninian Stewart -Moore and along with their daughter Kate, they offer their future brides an option of Anduramba Homestead as a place to stay and prepare for weddings as we are nearby," Mrs Jenner said.
"Our home is very well lit with plenty of areas for makeup and hair artists, and this arrangement is working very well for us both."
The Jenners are lovely down-to-earth country people at heart who enjoy sharing their hospitality and it doesn't take long to realise they love having guests.
"Now that our three daughters Rebecca, Emma and Gabrielle are grown up and married it is nice to do something completely different," Mrs Jenner said.
"This house has a beautiful feel about it, along with its warmth and charm.
"It really lends itself to host large family gatherings and has ample room for guests to mingle.
"And while we open it up and share it with our guests and share out country hospitality, it is still a our family home."
The Jenners have also hosted two of their daughters' weddings from the homestead.
Mrs Jenner was born in Springsure and later moved as a child to Tippendale Station near Bollon.
"I spent a lot of time riding horses and motorbikes helping my parents on a sheep and cattle property," she said.
She met Andrew, who originally hails from South Australia, in St George and together they opened a car dealership business.
They moved to Toowoomba for their daughters' secondary education and owned a truck sales business before moving into farming.
Prior to moving to Anduramba Homestead, the couple spent 10 years developing farming country, as grain growers, and have bred cattle in the Pilton Valley and Headington Hill south of Toowoomba, for the past 10 years.
The Jenners are members of the High Country Hamlet Group that forms the backbone of the hamlets of tiny communities from Highfields to Cooyar, which are rich with practical and artistic food growing and sharing the region.
"For those people who would like more to do then just relax and take in the views there is an abundance of things to do and see in the area," Mrs Jenner said
"We have wonderful dining at the incredible Emeraude Restaurant at Hampton, eating out at the Woods Cafe, Ravensbourne, and nearby Bunnyconnellen Olive Grove and Vineyard.
"As well, a gin distillery will be opening early next year, there are horse trail rides at Cowboy Up, bird walks, trails, hikes, lakes, parks, other wineries and olive groves, museum, golf, bowling and scenic lookouts.
"All guests are given a High Country Hamlets map so they are aware of the options available to them while visiting.
"We try to network with all of our local businesses as it creates jobs and keeps our little communities alive."
"It all comes back to the High Country Hamlets and promoting our little piece of Queensland."