88 Lansdowne Street

Newmarket QLD 4051

Offering an attractive street appeal, faithfully renovated and extended by Architect Kevin Hayes, this two-storey Colonial home sits in one of Brisbane's inner North's most liveable and in-demand suburbs. Perched on an elevated 674m2 block and positioned high on Wilston Hill in one of Newmarket's finest streets, is this amazing example of pre-war architecture. This classic home built in 1907 offers polished timber floors, high ceilings, VJ walls and sash windows. The home features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, multiple living spaces, covered deck, new pool and enjoys a magnificent vista sweeping from the Border Ranges to Mount Glorious. Capturing the cool North East breezes during the summer, it is a cool light home.Beyond the private front courtyard and sweeping front verandah, entry to the home is through a traditional central hallway. The hallway takes you past the formal dining room, two bedrooms and a main bathroom, which can open onto a private secure verandah. Passing through the roomy centre of the home over hoop pine floors you enter into the well-appointed, light filled kitchen featuring European stainless-steel appliances, stone bench tops and a walk-in pantry. Off the kitchen is a cosy sitting area that flows out to the roomy covered back deck. You will love having dinner or drinks, while taking in the sunset and views to Mt Glourious. The deck also overlooks the low maintenance back yard and stunning new salt water in-ground pool, featuring Ivory travertine tiles. The privately separated master bedroom is also located on the top level and features a functional walk-in wardrobe, ensuite and air conditioning. Next to the master bedroom is another large living room, currently used as a parent retreat sitting room. Descending the stairs to the lower level, you are greeted with a huge living and dining entertainment area. Many happy functions have been held in this room that makes you feel like you are in an outdoor room, but completely protected from the elements. Large Silky Oak doors open out onto a small balcony that overlooks the pool. This large tiled entertaining room flows out onto a spacious paved terrace which leads you down a few stairs to a level, child friendly yard and in-ground pool. On the other side of the stairs on the lower level is a family sized laundry, with plenty of storage. The fourth bedroom is a good size with views and opens onto the outdoor paved terrace. A third generous sized bathroom is also on this level. Side entrance to the home is off the double car accommodation with a lock up wrap around storage area where you can store a trailer or jet ski, camping equipment and tools.Handy to the Wilston Caf Precinct, Reading Newmarket shopping centre with Coles, various eateries and the Reading Cinema complex. The home is located in the Wilston School and Kelvin Grove State College catchment areas and close to both primary and secondary private and public schools. Also close to The Royal Brisbane Hospital and all Public and Private Hospitals. There is easy access to trains and major arterial roads, Clem 7, ICB and its around a 15-minute journey to the airport.The decision to sell has been made. The owners are soon to relocate inter-state and are considering all offers prior to auction. They have called this wonderful, renovated colonial property home for 42 years and are now offering this exciting opportunity to be the homes fourth owner to a lucky buyer. This is a fantastic opportunity to reside in one of Newmarket's most sought-after streets, so be quick to inspect!Featuring:andbull; Multiple indoor and outdoor entertaining spacesandbull; Exceptional viewsandbull; High ceilingsandbull; Polished floorsandbull; Smeg 990mm Gas Top and Electric Ovenandbull; Miele Dishwasherandbull; Split system air-conditioning systemsandbull; Resort style in ground pool with travertine tilesandbull; Pruflo Chlorinator Systemandbull; Two rainwater tanksandbull; Storage and workshop spaceDisclaimerThis property is being sold by auction or without a price and therefore a price guide can not be provided. The website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes.