In Ironman circles he's got a reputation as cool and fashion-conscious and you may have seen him strutting his stuff with pink hair and flexing abs. With his recent successes in the Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman Series, local celebrity Ironman Matt Poole is moving one step closer to the waves to continue his passion. He's bought a new home in Mooloolaba and needs to sell this delightful Queenslander in Buderim quickly. This makes Matt motivated, on and off the water, so this home is not likely to be on the market long. Tucked away in a leafy Buderim neighbourhood, on the ocean side of the hill, this high-set Queensland oozes charm from the moment you walk up the driveway and climb the wide wooden steps. The easy-care garden is sizeable with fenced areas in front and back, suitable for pets or privacy while a large veranda wraps around two sides, inviting lazy Sunday barbecues and warm summer breezes. Knock on the front door and it opens to reveal warm, honey-coloured solid wood floors and high ceilings throughout the open plan living area: the type of floors you only find in real Queenslanders. A spacious living room morphs into dining room and kitchen, with a spiral staircase acting as a room divider and leading downstairs. Large windows in the dining room lead out to the veranda and let the morning sun in. The homely kitchen is designed for family living with a breakfast bar, gas stove, wall oven, huge corner pantry and room for a supersized fridge. There's even a roll-front cupboard to keep appliances from view and spotlights over the bench providing ample directed light while cooking. The wooden floors continue down a hallway towards the rear of the house, seamlessly joining living and sleeping spaces. All three bedrooms on this level include built-in robes and the larger of the three boasts French doors that open onto the veranda, by the front door. Each have higher than standard ceilings giving a sense of breathing space, and fans to keep the breeze moving on those lazy summer days. Further down the hall, the laundry opens onto a side garden with steps down to the washing line. A long, spacious bathroom is reminiscent of days gone by with a claw foot bath, separate shower and plenty of room to spread out. Luckily, the toilet is separate, so you can soak in the tub for hours without being disturbed. Toilet, laundry and bathrooms are all tiled with slate giving that old-world feel. Back in the living room and it's time to descend down the wooden steps, holding onto the metal rail. About the size of half the upstairs floor, this space is open plan making this a perfect teenage retreat, parent's paradise, granny flat or home office. Huge wooden beams dominate the room giving it a fashionable industrial feel you've probably seen on The Block. An attached bathroom comes complete with toilet and shower, and exterior door leads directly to the driveway, and carport. Directly outside this door, a roller-garage door hides an enviable storage space which, of course, is currently chocker block with Matt's surf equipment, but could easily be turned into a workshop. Suitable for first-time home buyers, a family with teens, a couple with a home business, or an investor, this solid home is centrally located: only minutes from shopping centres, schools and, of course the beach! Are you willing to follow in Matt's footsteps?
