2/49 Bilyana Street

Balmoral QLD 4171

One visit to this ground-floor apartment residence at 49 Bilyana Street and it's easy to imagine that the immortal words of the above song might just as well apply to this bright and airy abode.

For, with its warm exterior colour palette and lushly landscaped gardens, discovering this affordable apartment in a quality development in the heart of one of Brisbane's best suburbs is indeed like discovering a little ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

With a distinctly Mediterranean-influence referenced in its rendered block construction and imposing stone-clad gatehouses, setting foot inside this Balmoral residence is to discover a private sanctuary where troubles fade.

And whether it's enjoying the dappled light filtering across the private rear courtyard, immersing yourself in the verdant greenery of your tropical front garden, or drawing inspiration from the stunning artwork carefully chosen to complement the overall vibe of this apartment, it's easy to imagine you're somewhere else - Tuscan garden villa or Italian seaside resort - all without even leaving home.

The Residence

Beyond a private secure gatehouse with impressive stonework and convenient intercom access, venture down a garden path winding amongst established greenery to a welcoming tiled porch and security-screened front door.

Within, an entry hall discreetly conceals a generously-proportioned kitchen tucked to the right overlooking the front garden, before opening up to a free-flowing, open-plan living and dining space with easy-care tiled floors and large, full-height windows and sliding doors, welcoming in natural light, soothing breezes and the beautiful outdoors.

Ideally positioned at opposite ends of this oversized living space are 2 comfortable private accommodation spaces each boasting access to its own bathroom. The rear-located master also offers a convenient walk-in-robe, while the second bed is well-serviced by a built-in robe with sliding mirror doors. The master suite also enjoys direct sliding door access to the private, tiled rear patio area, a welcome breakout space and extension of the generous living options which abound in this home.

With its considered floorplan achieving excellent separation of the 2 bedrooms, this residence is ideally suited for share accommodation, hosting guests or housing parents and children separately. Yet where this home is truly golden is in its size and dimensions as it's increasingly rare to find newer 2 bed apartments with such a generous space offering these days.

Quality fixtures and fittings also adorn this ground floor residence, with the kitchen boasting a stainless steel underbench oven, concealed range hood, ceramic cooktop and stainless steel dishwasher, neatly zoned into designated spaces for cooking, cleaning and prep. The kitchen and bathrooms also boast stunning granite benchtops and efficient integrated storage, with additional freestanding storage to further accommodate everyday needs.

A concealed euro laundry, built-in storage and even rear external storage complete this offering, but not before attention is drawn to this apartment's conveniently located garage which not only boasts its own single secure automatic roller door but which also offers direct and easy access into covered rear courtyard, making delivering groceries from boot to benchtop a breeze.

With a range of other features including security screens, air conditioned living, enduring quality porcelain fixtures and tapware, hardy granite benchtops and easy-care tiled floors, this residence holds considerable appeal as a either a highly rentable investment or your own comfortable and private abode.

Location & Lifestyle

Of course, should you choose to venture forth from your own private oasis of calm, you'll be greeted with one of Brisbane's best and most vibrant lifestyle offerings, thanks to close proximity to dual precincts centred around the Hawthorne Garage and Oxford Street. Cinemas, cafes, restaurants, gyms, beauty services, bespoke retail, supermarkets and fresh produce offerings all lie just beyond your doorstep, promising a bright and vibrant social experience for those who choose to embrace all the neighbourhood has to offer.

What's more, this quiet pocket in its well-connected neighbourhood also puts you within walking distance of a range of public transport offerings including bus stops and local ferry terminals and equidistant between Morningside and Cannon Hill / Murarrie train stations. Located less than 5km from the Brisbane CBD, Southbank, Fortitude Valley and West End, there is no shortage of entertainment options should you wish to venture only slightly further afield.

Positioned just behind picturesque Riding Rd, this lively, tree-lined arterial that is the heart and soul of its neighbourhood, boasting a dedicated bike lane and providing direct connection to local parks and sporting grounds and quality local Catholic and state primary schools as well as hosting regular walkers and joggers and conducting residents onwards towards the vibrant local social scene.

The Opportunity
As Duke Realty director and selling agent Sam Patterson notes, "I've sold a number of ground floor courtyard-style apartments in the local and surrounding areas and I can attest that these highly sought after and tightly held properties never last long." So, with this residence offering a number of unique and desirable features as well as a rare opportunity to embrace living in a lively location with vibrant culture sure to bring colour and life to your everyday existence, act now and call Sam or Flynn to inspect this fabulous courtyard residence and capture your own little ray of Balmoral sunshine today.

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