18 Twickenham Street

Chelmer QLD 4068

Positioned at the rear of the property and near the glass-framed pool, a fully self-contained studio with a kitchenette, bathroom and separate outdoor pavilion offers the perfect base for adult children living at home, ageing parents or guests, and poses an ideal professional or creative's working zone.

A design by Brisbane architect, Patrick Moroney, who also produced the plans for Indooroopilly Golf Club's clubhouse, the captivating indoor-outdoor style of this 1968-built, brick and Queensland timber abode and studio, was ahead of its time. The owner conceptualised a redesign in 1996 and engaged another well-known architect, Des Biggs, to design the project, with Patrick Moroney later visiting to view the changes.

More recent improvements have included upgraded glass openings to improve airflow, with the addition of high-quality finishes and fittings appearing throughout. Luxuriously detailed interiors reveal a soaring, exposed beam ceiling and an internal balcony, hand-cut crystal sconces and chandeliers, sumptuous marble floors and stunning, leather-honed quartzite countertop surfaces.

This unique home will appeal to professionals, business owners and small families with older children. With a separate entrance and a bespoke privacy screen that can be drawn to provide a disconnection from living spaces, the executive office suite with a visitor's lounge, custom-built cabinetry, an undercover terrace for TV viewing and a north-facing courtyard will be a joy to work, consult or practice from.

Renovated in 2020, the kitchen has an eye-catching, freestanding island with a multi-function Zip HydroTap. Copper tiles form the cooking area's dramatic splashback, there are conveniently located, concealed small appliance and pantry storage areas, and exclusive, high-performing AEG cooking and included laundry appliances.

Featured are a flexible zone induction cooktop with teppanyaki grill capability, two side-by-side ovens, one a multi-function and the other a combination steam oven with preserving, humidity, dehydrating and sous vide functions, and a warming drawer.

Enjoy the simple pleasures in life by spending more time with family and hosting friends for casual drinks and dinners in the comfort of your own cherished surroundings. For those that love to nurture, cook and eat their home-grown produce, this extensively planted food garden is a gourmet chef's and culinary enthusiast's delight. Planted are assorted citrus and native limes, figs, bananas, salad vegetables and herbs to name a few.

The upper level of the residence, with premium New Zealand wool carpets underfoot, is home to three air-conditioned, built-in bedrooms including the privately situated master retreat with its walk-through his and hers robe, marble tiled ensuite and elevated, north-facing balcony.

There is a family bathroom with complementing Phoenix tapware including a rainshower and spray head, and three laundry chutes. On the ground floor, a powder room provides convenient amenities adjacent to the office.

Energy efficient features include a 5.2kW solar panel installation and high-wall, split-system air-conditioners. Crimsafe-style screens have been added to all openings, with triple locks to all sliding doors. The home is ethernet cabled throughout and there is abundant clever storage to be found, with locations under the stairs, within the garage and to the studio's exterior for garden and pool equipment.

Highly sought-after and family-friendly, this location is near to a choice of well-regarded state and private schools. Graceville State School and Indooroopilly State High School are the local catchment area schools, with St. Peter's Lutheran College and St. Aidan's Anglican Girls' School situated approximately 3km away. This address is a mere 12-minute drive from the University of Queensland.

There are local boutiques and major retail destinations to choose from, with Indooroopilly Shopping Centre only a few minutes away by car. A short walk from Graceville Memorial Park, rail and bus transport and Graceville's much-loved caf and dining strip, Chelmer combines prestigious, inner-west living with inner-city convenience.