BEAUTIFUL landscaped gardens can provide a tranquil homecoming after a long day at work.
But they also add value to a property and help attract buyers when it’s time to sell.
Gardens have a huge role to play in creating a welcoming entrance.
At Eight Mile Plains, a beautiful mature tree greets visitors at the circular driveway of 8 Dewberry Close.
The backyard offers fruit trees, including avocado, mango, dragonfruit and banana.
A 5000 litre water tank helps the owners look after the 950sq m block.
LJ Hooker Sunnybank Hills can provide auction information.
At Springwood, small, shaped trees and well thought-out gardens at the front of 112a Dennis Rd, create a grand and elegant facade.
In the backyard there are also paved pathways throughout the gardens.
The 2032sq m property is in a gated community.
Priced at $1.25 million-plus, it is being marketed by Ray White Rochedale.
The circular driveway at a luxury Stretton home is lined with trees and sculpted hedges, creating a grand entrance.
A well-maintained Stretton garden.Well-maintained hedges also line the saltwater pool at 47 Lexton St, and the backyard has a tropical-feel with lots of greenery and palm trees.
Available for $2.49 million through Yong Real Estate, the three-storey cavity brick home is on a sprawling 4047sq m block.
For garden lovers looking for a lush, tropical setting, 158-164 Prout Rd, Mackenzie is 10ha with sweeping views of the city skyline.
Tropical surrounds at 158-164 Prout Rd, MacKenzie.There is an inground saltwater pool and walking tracks have been cleverly designed through the mature gardens with pavers and timber decking.
The property includes a dam irrigation system and a 60,000 litre water tank.
Priced at $2.3 million, the four-bedroom, three-bathroom house is being marketed by Yong Real Estate.
Lush gardens are also on offer at a private oasis in Kippa-Ring.
The gardens at this Kippa-Ring home offer a great backdrop for entertaining.Priced at just $545,000, 57 Centaur St, includes an outdoor kitchen, pizza oven and large patio
The six-bedroom, two-bathroom home, for sale through Crown Properties Redcliffe, is on a 756sq m block.
Well-maintained gardens frame the front of a cute two-bedroom cottage at Margate, proving the value of greenery on a property.
Established trees add value to a Margate cottage.A number of established trees in the front and backyard of this 405sq m block add value to the $399,000 price tag.
Contact Ray White Redcliffe for details on inspecting 54 Cowen St.
Gardens can also provide a great aspect for homes designed around the concept of seamless indoor-outdoor living.
At 8 Grand Tce, Waterford, the lush backyard creates a green-wall effect from the open-plan living spaces.
Glass bi-fold doors out to the timber deck capture the greenery throughout the day.
There is also an infinity edge pool with waterfall and spa, an automated watering system and water tank.
The 756sq m property is priced at $685,000 and available through Harcourts M1.
Original article published at www.heraldsun.com.au by Darcie Akeroyd, News Corp Australia Network 8/7/16