88 Menzies Street

Petrie Terrace QLD 4000

OPEN INSPECTION CANCELLED - NOW UNDER OFFERLess than a 1300mtrs walk to Brisbane GPO and positioned on the largest residential allotment in Menzies Street and one of the largest in Petrie Terrace, this gorgeous circa 1890's built workers cottage has been sensitively transformed to adapt to modern day living whilst retaining much of it's original character and charm.Nestled at the base of the street and facing North, the home is surprisingly quiet and private with boundaries to the east, west and south all backing on to the neighboring gardens. Offering wonderful character street appeal, parking is accommodated with a pretty carport with easy level street access. The quintessential white picket fence and gate welcomes you home onto the trellis covered secure front veranda, a lovely spot to sit in privacy with a cup of tea and enjoy the northerly sun. On entry you are immediately taken aback by the home's original character features, including original VJ walls and ceilings, timber fret work and polished timber flooring. The home has been designed with family living in mind, with the ground floor offering three good sized bedrooms or two plus over-sized study, a central bathroom with European style internal laundry and a large open plan, centrally located modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances that conveniently overlook the dining room and via the bi-fold windows, provides a convenient servery to one of the two outdoor rear entertaining decks. On this level is also a large light filled separate living room with soaring cathedral style ceilings that continue outside via French doors to an undercover rear deck and vista to the tropical garden setting.Upstairs this stunning family home offers an attic style master retreat. A huge light filled space blessed with built in wardrobes, additional storage, and a fantastic en-suite complete with over-sized shower. Additional internal features include plenty of storage space, ceiling fans and split system air-conditioning throughout.Externally the home serves up another treat. A tropical oasis right on the city doorstep, you would be forgiven for thinking you have walked into the botanic gardens. As you move up the paved stairway, the incredibly private in-ground salt water swimming pool becomes visible surrounded by an enchanting garden which dog legs east to provide a far reaching and surprising green sheltered space to explore and enjoy. Land is a premium appreciating asset and even more so, the closer you are to the CBD. 88 Menzies street offers one of the biggest available land parcels in Petrie Terrace. With this additional space there is scope to further extend the home or raise and still enjoy the magnificent and generous garden for years to come. (STCA)Don't miss this opportunity to capture one of the most alluring and affordable homes within a short walking distance to the CBD. Inspection is a must.Owners are motivated sellers and will consider all reasonable offers.Additional Featuresandbull; Garden watering system and garden shedandbull; Central but peaceful locationandbull; Short walking distance to parks, caf's, shopping and entertainment venues.andbull; Short walking distance to Brisbane's CBD and transport hubsandbull; Walking distance to some of Brisbane's best private and zoned public schools.