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Luxury respite accommodation for families | Murarrie accommodation
Boasting four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an enormous outdoor entertaining area, the dignified Duchess Retreat is the perfect place to relax and unwind in luxury with friends and family.
Located in Park Hill, Murarrie, just 10 minutes from Brisbane’s bustling CBD, this gracefully refined respite escape features multiple entertaining areas, magnificent gardens, and even a pool. The newly renovated property is split into two, with a stylish main house with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry and a spectacular modern kitchen, and an attached apartment with two large bedrooms, bathroom, and a second fully equipped kitchen.
Expertly designed with light-filled spaces, modern appliances and contemporary designs, the Duchess is the great escape you’ve been looking for.
Main features
- Elegant double doors and a beautiful atrium with large windows offering lots of natural light and views of the stunning gardens outside
- Open-plan living, dining and kitchen areas in the main house, plus a large outdoor entertaining area with a pool
- Four bedrooms
- Three bathrooms
- A beautifully designed kitchen, fully equipped with all essential amenities, including an expansive butler’s pantry
- A large-screen TV complements the plush, contemporary sofas, offering an indulgent viewing experience
- Free wi-fi, Netflix, Stan and Foxtel
- One secure car park and ample on-street parking options
Accessibility
- There are three stairs at the entrance to the property
- Chairlifts and ramps are available for wheelchair access
- One bedroom is wheelchair accessible, with a wide 82cm door
- Main bathroom and ensuite are flat with no lips to the shower (but the doors are under 82cm wide)
- Anti-slip mats, shower seats and over-the-toilet seats available upon request
- Close to public transport
- Option to hire a bus to travel to nearby locations
- Support workers available upon request
- Service animals welcome
If you have any accessibility concerns or needs, please get in touch with our team.
Suitability
- Ideal for large groups and families (we can also provide a port-a-cot, playpen and high-chair upon request)
- Pets are welcome, including service animals
- Perfect for a holiday, business stays, or medical treatment, with hospitals and medical facilities located close by
- Available for people on the NDIS through their STA or core funding, and for the general public on Airbnb
Activities
- Relax on your own private balcony, or cook up a storm in the state-of-the-art kitchen
- Cuddle up on the couch with your favourite shows or movies
- Take a dip in your own private pool or enjoy some time outside in our gorgeous gardens and outdoor entertaining areas
- Learn independent living skills or take a cooking class with our in-house chef
- Catch a sports game at the nearby Gabba, or take a trip to the nearby Brisbane CBD to explore many art galleries and museums
- Visit the bustling hub of Brisbane, with plenty of options for shopping, food and drink
- Enjoy some island time on Moreton Bay, Bribie or Stradbroke Island, all easily accessible for whale watching, swimming, or feeding the dolphins
Local Area
- Located in Park Hill, Murarrie, a family-friendly suburb of Brisbane just 10 minutes from the CBD
- Quick access to the M1 freeway means it’s just 45 minutes to the Gold Coast and 60 minutes to the Sunshine Coast
- Staying local is easy, with tantalising restaurants, shops and a range of amenities within a kilometre to help you enjoy your stay
- Brisbane Airport is just 20 minutes away
- Cannon Hill Station is only a 10-minute walk, with a bus stop less than 500 metres away
- Take a stroll or pack a picnic for a day out at the many nearby parks and reserves, including Murarrie Recreation Reserve and Colmsie Beach Reserve Playground, which includes a flying fox and gardens lined with stunning jacaranda trees
- Marvel at the impressive Gateway Bridge, which is more than 20 storeys high, overlooking the idyllic Brisbane River, with plenty of walkways and bike paths
- A little over half-an-hour from Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, with over 200 koalas, as well as wombats, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils and rainbow parrots—many of which you can hand-feed
- Less than an hour from exciting theme parks, like Warner Bros. Movie World, Dreamworld, White Water World, and under an hour-and-a-half from Sea World
- Less than two hours to nearby Stradbroke Island, Moreton Island and Bribie Island by ferry
Who can use Short Term Accommodation or Respite?
Short-term accommodation is provided by NDIS for participants and their families to have a break from the day-to-day stresses that can come with living with health issues and disabilities. Participants who have STA funding (or core funding they want to use for STA) can spend up to 14 nights at our properties for respite care. For more information about short-term accommodation, get in touch with your support coordinator—or the NDIS.
Looking for something a little different?
We also have two other short-term accommodation properties. Check out our Sinclair Retreat or Ancassa Retreat for more.
Have questions or want to know more?
Please get in touch with our friendly team. We can’t wait to meet you and help you create the trip of your dreams.