House sit Severnlea

24-Jan-2024 – 24-Feb-2024

| 32 Days stay

Responsiveness

Gertie the Miniature Long Haired Dachshund

Assignment Requirements

Feed and love one little dog, one cat and 13 chickens (in large cage). Feed the pond fish now and then.

Maintain the house and house garden, which has a small lawn and fish in 2 small ponds. The property is 40 acres but the greater part will not require any maintenance, it is a Registered Nature Refuge.

The house is spacious with 2 bedrooms set up with beds and other rooms for an office and my art studio.

The environment is very much living in a lovely house with great outdoor areas among a natural environment but only 5 minutes (max) drive to the centre of Stanthorpe.

Pet Care

Dogs Cats Fish Chickens

Property & Location

Supermarket Restaurants

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About the Area

Severnlea Darling Downs, Queensland

Suburb Insights

Severnlea offers a quiet country rhythm, distinct from urban bustle. Here, days unfold around the surrounding orchards and vineyards, painting the landscape with seasonal changes. Pet walks become leisurely explorations along the quiet country roads, where the only traffic might be a tractor or local wildlife. Dogs appreciate the expansive open spaces and the calm atmosphere, far removed from city park distractions. You’ll find the experience of settling into a rural home here deeply restorative, with evenings often marked by vast, star-filled skies. The community character leans towards understated warmth. Neighbours are often farming families, their presence felt more through a friendly wave from a passing utility or an offered roadside bag of local produce than through street-side chatter. This relaxed social pace allows for a true immersion into country living, offering insights into the rhythms of the land. For groceries or specific pet supplies, a short drive into Stanthorpe provides all necessary amenities, grounding your stay within the wider Granite Belt region. Living in Severnlea means embracing a different cadence. Your days might involve walking the home's perimeter with your charges, enjoying the fresh air, before perhaps visiting a nearby farm gate for local apples or cheese. This is a place where responsibility for a home and its animals aligns with a peaceful, unhurried existence, making daily routines feel less like chores and more like an extension of the tranquil environment.