Beautiful c1890 Queenslander on rare 1,267sqm allotment
A rare and exceptional offering in the heart of family-friendly high-side Chelmer, this five-bedroom prestige home perfectly fuses the charm of yesteryear with modern luxury. Set on a level 1,267sqm allotment close to leafy parklands and esteemed schools, this dual-level property will enchant with its exquisite architectural details, enviable swimming pool, sprawling rear yard and superb entertainment options. Greeting you with a magnificent Queenslander accented by a pitched roofline, the home features a cathedral-style build at its rear. With multiple living areas, including a large downstairs rumpus area, it offers an excellent home for growing families. The mature landscaped gardens, lush greenery and outdoor entertainment options offer the perfect spot to unwind or host in privacy while creating a fantastic sense of calm. An automatic gated entry add to the privacy, while refined details such as timber floors, lofty ceilings, decorative archways and VJ walls are found throughout. Accessed via a carved timber staircase from the original Brisbane Supreme Courthouse, the property’s upper level encompasses a spacious living area with adjoining dining room, home office, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Bathed in natural light, this brilliant space also showcases high ceilings, two open fireplaces and full-height windows that highlight picturesque rear yard views. You will also find a gourmet kitchen with granite and stainless steel benchtops, Miele pyrolytic oven and large gas cooktop, as well as an internal servery window and ample cupboard storage. Additionally, a multitude of acclaimed restaurants and cafes are merely a leisurely stroll away. A fabulous setting for relaxing and hosting guests, a large partially-covered deck extends from the kitchen and an attached sunroom. Lending itself to both grand and intimate gatherings, this spectacular al fresco area leads down to an expansive fully-fenced grassed rear yard with mature gardens and a glass-framed 13x6-metre saltwater in-ground swimming pool. Finishing the upper level, an ensuited master bedroom benefits from a romantic open fireplace, a pitched roofline and a large built-in robe. The two additional bedrooms are serviced by a well-appointed main bathroom, which has a separate bath and shower. Downstairs, two bedrooms (one with its own separate front entry), a full bathroom, a generous second living area and rumpus area with its own open fireplace opens up incredible flexibility for guest accommodation, a teen haven, a children’s play area, media room or working from home. Complete with a secure dual garage with internal access and incredible storage, the residence also includes ducted air-conditioning, ceiling fans, automated irrigated system and robot lawnmower. Only a stone’s throw from the Chelmer train station, Honour Avenue’s fashionable attractions and Chelmer Recreation Reserve’s sporting facilities, this phenomenal home is near a slew of retail and dining options. The scenic Indooroopilly Riverwalk, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and UQ’s Saint Lucia campus are minutes away. Falling within the Graceville State School and Indooroopilly State High School catchment areas, this extraordinary property is also a short distance from Christ the King Primary School, Saint Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School and St Peters Lutheran College. Do not miss this exclusive opportunity – call to arrange an inspection today. Disclaimer: This property is being sold by auction or without a price and therefore a price guide cannot be provided. The website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes.
