Gracious Queenslander on expansive block

This is an exceptionally rare opportunity to secure a grand and much admired Queenslander on an impressive 1100m2 block. Surrounded by open verandas and expansive manicured lawns, it feels like a genteel country estate, yet views of the city skyline are a reminder that this is a covetable urban location.

The magnificent 1880’s era property is being offered to the market for the first time in 26 years. It has been a much-loved family home, providing the perfect setting for countless milestone gatherings. It is rich with timeless and elegant features; soaring ceilings, decorative cornices and breezeways and gracious reception rooms.

When it was built, long before air-conditioning, the home was perfectly oriented on the elevated block to capture prevailing breezes. A comprehensive architect designed renovation in recent years has added modern comforts, while remaining faithful to its traditional style.
The large, modern kitchen adjoins a casual sitting and dining room, which is flooded with natural light. This is a wonderful, welcoming area; the kitchen has a huge granite topped island bench, double Neff ovens and a large walk-in pantry. This room opens onto a side deck, overlooking lush gardens. The home is enveloped by verandahs, so there is always an alfresco space to relax or entertain, regardless of the season or time of day.

An open study is ideal as a homework zone and an original brick hearth is a link to the property’s rich history. Sophisticated living and dining rooms offer a separate, refined area to gather with family and friends and an open fireplace with a marble mantlepiece is a stunning focal point.

There are three very spacious bedrooms on the upper level. Two of the bedrooms share a well-appointed bathroom, while the lavish Master suite has a walk-in robe complete with silky oak joinery and an ensuite with a marble topped vanity. There is also a separate home office.
High ceilings continue on the lower level, where there is a generously sized casual living area, currently used as a music room. Wine connoisseurs will appreciate the climate-controlled cellar and there is a storage room.

There are two bedrooms and a bathroom on this level and a very large laundry.

The garage has been designed in the style of the home’s original stables. There is secure parking for three cars, plus extra room for storage and a handy workshop.

Set amidst superb, established gardens, complete with natural sandstone features and expanses of lawn, the home is remarkably private and it benefits from wonderful street appeal.

The location is highly sought after; it’s a quiet residential area, just a short walk to popular Ithaca Creek State School, close to bus stops on Arthur Terrace and within easy reach of numerous local cafes, as well as the bustling Paddington shopping precinct.
Inner city properties of this calibre are rare – this is an exciting opportunity to secure this exceptional home and enjoy an enviable lifestyle.

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