Taking pride of place at the top of its exclusive Balmoral-fringe street, this renovated Queenslander boasts a fabulous contemporary floorplan and sweeping views from both levels. Enjoying a perfect rear north-east aspect, the home's ultra-private living and entertaining spaces all bask in natural light and fresh hillside breezes. Enhanced by rich hardwood floors and high ceilings, the ground level has been transformed into a modern design with open-plan layout and stylish stone-top kitchen. Outside, a large sheltered patio area features cosy integrated bench seating perfect for that weekend gathering with friends, or simply curling up with a good book! Adjoined by large secure lawns, there is more than enough space for kids' ball games, a trampoline or even a swimming pool if ever desired. The upper level retains much of its period charm, hosting three large bedrooms accompanied by a broad front verandah and rear deck off the master retreat. Each boasts breathtaking 270 degree views that stretch across multiple suburbs encompassing Balmoral Hill, the lush treetops of Whites Hill Reserve and city skyscrapers. The decks add not only classic appeal to the home's exterior, but two further alfresco entertaining spaces that are perfect for sunset cocktails! Offering further versatility, are the large light-filled study alcove and ground level fourth bedroom, ideal for live-in extended family members, teenagers seeking privacy, or use as media/playroom or professional home office. Additional highlights:
-Deep, larger-than-standard 465m2 corner block right near the Morningside-Balmoral border
-Ideal layout offering the ease of ground floor living, while front and rear decks make the most of the views
-Upper level features original Hoop Pine floors, VJ walls, soaring ceilings; ornate timberwork, sash windows
-Four bedrooms; private master with ensuite, walk-in robe and huge deck with staircase access into the backyard
-Modern kitchen with stone benchtops; 900mm oven/gas cooktop and dishwasher
-Two stylish bathrooms plus guest powder room with space to add a shower/create 3rd bathroom
-Reverse cycle air conditioning; ceiling fans
-Large fully fenced rear yard with the space and access to include a swimming pool if desired
-Double carport with dry access into home; secure drive through accommodation for boat, camper, trailer, motorcycle, jet-skis
-Abundance of storage throughout and garden shed Showcasing superb street appeal and surrounded by other quality homes, this desirable family address sits just footsteps from a tranquil reserve, bike track, skate park and the popular Bulimba Bowls Club, as well as bus transport and the locally renowned "Monocle" café. An easy walk to St Peters and Paul's, Balmoral and Morningside Schools along with top childcare centres, it is also minutes to Cannon Hill Anglican College, train and ferry transport. Oxford Street Bulimba's vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment precinct is close enough to be your "local", with quick access to further amenities at Morningside and Westfield Carindale. Just 5km from the CBD, residents can be on the Gateway Motorway in minutes, for swift connectivity with the airport and Sunshine or Gold Coast.
