After a 20 year love affair with this home, it is time for the owners to pass it on to the next custodian.This Gabled Colonial is one of the original homesteads in the suburb built in 1880, the owners have done extensive renovations throughout making this a large comfortable family home for 2014.
From the street the original wraparound verandahs give the impression that this is period renovation, once you enter the living spans over 3 levels with 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and multiple living areas, the generous parents retreat is on the top floor with walk in robes, ensuite and a private balcony featuring stunning Northerly city views. The interior exudes period charm of a bygone era, standout features throughout the home such as pressed metal ceilings, a fireplace in the formal lounge and another in the sitting room calling back to traditional architecture. An open plan sitting room, dining area and modern kitchen are framed by a wall of glass with direct Northerly city views, internal stairs lead down to a 2nd living area with kitchenette, 3 bedrooms, modern bathroom, separate laundry and an abundance of storage. The land is a generous 930m2, featuring a pool with low maintenance lawns and gardens, the rear yard has side vehicle access from the street.
- Large north facing family home
- Living over 3 levels
- 7 bedrooms - 3 bathrooms - multiple living areas
- 930m2 of land
- Pool - landscaped gardens
Brighton Road is ideally situated with West End's plethora of restaurants, cafes, bars and boutiques of Boundary Street and Hardgrave Road just minutes away. In the midst of Brisbane's 3 top schools - Brisbane State High, St Lawrence's, and Somerville House, also the South Bank Parklands, GOMA, the Queensland Museum and QPAC are all within walking distance and the CBD is less than 2kms away for those seeking an ultra-convenient urban lifestyle.
Homes like this are very tightly held and rarely offered to the market, this is your opportunity to secure this home for your family to enjoy.