Last Listing description (November 2011)
ANOTHER ONE SOLD BY ADAM NOBEL
Positioned just 3 km's to the CBD, this fully renovated, private, and low maintenance home has parks, restaurants, river and shopping facilities all at your door step. There is nothing to do but move in and enjoy this peaceful and enviable lifestyle.
With an entrance shrouded in tomato plants and miniature palms, the steps of this distinguished home lead to a wide-bodied, full-length verandah offering the perfect venue for late morning Sunday brunches. This home recreates the majesty of a classic era with its expansive rooms, lofty ceilings, VJ tongue-and-groove panelling and dado rails.
All features combine with the trendy renovations to create a fusion of styles that contribute to a welcoming retreat.
The central hallway is flanked by the two main bedrooms each with its own air-conditioner, ceiling fan, built-in-robes and full-length doors opening on to the front verandah. Durable carpeting in neutral tones softens the footfalls and provides further insulation for these rooms. Timber blinds add sophistication and elegance to the bedrooms.
Beyond the third bedroom lies the centerpiece of the property the spacious and relaxing lounge where you can retreat and unwind in the peace and serenity of this welcoming hub. The elevated ceiling and cooling ambience here invite relaxing conversations and cosy family interaction. This hub seamlessly leads to another show piece of the property the large dining area capable of holding a grand dinner party. Abutting the back deck, the dining-come-entertaining area allows you to step outside for barbecues or dine in elegance and enjoy the captivating views of the landscaped gardens while entertaining a large number of guests.
The large refurbished kitchen with plenty of shelf space and storage options comes complete with a Simpson oven, cook top and dishwasher. Timber blinds and frosted glass afford privacy and the open-plan living allows the aspiring master chef to entertain guests whilst simultaneously creating culinary concoctions. With ample benchtop space and directional halogen lighting, the accent is on indulgence. A separate bathroom with fold-away laundry and powder room complete the upstairs.
The back deck perfect for an evening barbecue - overlooks the fully-fenced, pet-and-child friendly garden with its luscious sub-tropical oasis where only the cooing of birds and rustle of the palm trees intrude on the ear.
With two-car accommodation, 5,000-litre water tank, abundant storage space and head-height ceiling, the undercroft of the house calls out for adaptation as a gym or play area to maximize the extra floorspace.
Walking distance to so many great locations, and a haven in itself, this property offers size, location and quality to the discerning buyer.
LOCATION
East Brisbane offers an affordable entry into the premium city-edge suburbs with substantial lifestyle and investment appeal. On the inner rim of Brisbane's most livable suburbs, East Brisbane is within a short distance to the CBD, Fortitude Valley, Bulimba, and South Bank. It is a truly remarkable location. For those working in the City, you can leave the car at home and catch the 227 Bus and arrive in the CBD in under twenty minutes.
Mowbray Park, one of the premier recreational areas in Queensland, lies at the end of Latrobe Street and furnishes a pastoral setting for weekend family barbecues and a launch point for trips in the distinctive City Cat.
There is a mature and comprehensive community infrastructure to be found in the East Brisbane Community Centre which offers outside school hours care, senior activities and family day care.
The suburb also offers a range of quality primary schools including Buranda State and East Brisbane State Primary schools and lies in the catchment area of Coorparoo Secondary College. The prestigious Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) also lies nearby, offering a rich tradition of academic excellence for Brisbane boys.
Locals love the fresh food from the Coorparoo Markets and relish the nearby cafes, restaurants, bars, pubs and boutiques.
From your new home you can walk to the Gabba to watch a game of AFL or cricket, or enjoy the chic antiques precinct and some of Brisbane's best cafes and restaurants. At the end of the road you'll find the river frontage an excellent location for refreshing morning runs.
With easy access to the CLEM7 to the north and the Pacific Motorway south, weekend family jaunts to the Sunshine and Gold Coasts will become commonplace. As will relaxing visits to the splendour of nearby Mowbray Park.
With fast transport links to the city via buses and ferries, East Brisbane stands as one of the fast-emerging suburbs of our city and one quickly being capitalised on by astute buyers.
Additional feature/s - Built-In Wardrobes.