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5/179 Sir Fred Schonell Drive
St Lucia QLD 4067

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 116m2
Land area: 116m2
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Property Details for 5/179 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia

5/179 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1980. The property has a land size of 116m2 and floor size of 116m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2021.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1980
Floor Size
116m2
Land Size
116m2
Local Government
Brisbane
Lot/Plan
5/BUP2404

Last Listing description (April 2021)

Built for convenience and comfort, this St Lucia apartment is freshly renovated, fully furnished and ready to be moved straight into! The property is positioned at the rear of a complex of 10, only 290m to The University of Queensland, in very close proximity to Guyatt Park City-Cat and next-door to shops/eateries. Offering two spacious bedrooms, modern kitchen, bathroom and private balcony off the lounge and dining space, the refurbished unit has been designed for low maintenance, inner-city living.

The interior of the apartment presents sand-look tiles, freshly painted white walls and 2.5m high ceilings. The combined living and dining space is air-conditioned and opens out through sliding glass doors onto the balcony. The timeless black and white kitchen features generous cabinetry, stone benchtops and stainless-steel appliances, inclusive of the dual-door LG fridge. The bedrooms are positioned off the living area, as well as the bathroom that has also been renovated in-keeping with the rest of the property. Making clever use of the space, the bathroom has been updated with separate washroom, large glass walk-in shower, mirrored vanity and laundry facilities.

The bedrooms feature large windows, built-in wardrobes and new carpet, both sizable and almost of equal proportions. The stylish apartment is on the opposite side of the building to Sir Fred Schonell Drive, affording a quiet environment and pleasant outlook from the rear south facing balcony. The property also includes a single lock-up garage and bonus large separate storage room with windows and a sink. Apartments of this caliber in blue-chip St Lucia is rare, and is the perfect place for parents with children at university, empty nesters, a young couple or even investors.

Parks, shopping amenities and public transport are literally on your doorstep, including the City-Cat terminal 250m away at Guyatt Park and bus stop just outside the building. Toowong Village and Toowong Station are a short three minute drive away, allowing access to a myriad of esteemed schools and cultural hubs. Situated 6km from the CBD and only 290m from The University of Queensland, you will never struggle to find tenants, nor will you tire of the lucrative location of this inner-city dwelling.

Other features include:
• Renovated & fully furnished apartment at the rear of complex of 10
• Positioned moments from UQ, Guyatt Park City-Cat & next-door to shops/eateries
• 2 Spacious bedrooms, modern kitchen, bathroom & private balcony off the lounge/dining
• Timeless black & white kitchen features generous cabinetry, stone benchtops & stainless-steel appliances (including dual-door LG fridge)
• Bathroom updated with separate washroom, large glass walk-in shower, mirrored vanity & laundry facilities
• 2 very spacious bedrooms feature large windows, built-in wardrobes & new carpet
• Pleasant/private outlook from the rear south facing balcony
• Apartment on opposite side of the building to Sir Fred Schonell Drive (less noise & more privacy)
• Single lock-up garage and large separate storage room with windows & sink
• Guyatt Park City Cat moments away & bus stop just outside the building
• Toowong Village and Toowong Station are a short 3 minute drive away
• Situated 6km from the CBD & only 290m from The University of Queensland
• For investors this is a turnkey opportunity, fully furnished ready to go

Property History for 5/179 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia, QLD 4067

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$396,800
03 Mar 2021
Listed for Rent
$300/w
21 Sep 2013
  • 03 Mar 2021
    Sold for $396,800
  • 24 Feb 2021
    Listed for Sale Under Contract by Elliott Dean
  • 30 May 2015
    Sold for $335,000
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About St Lucia 4067

The size of St Lucia is approximately 4.6 square kilometres. It has 36 parks covering nearly 19.4% of total area. The population of St Lucia in 2011 was 11,194 people. By 2016 the population was 12,586 showing a population growth of 12.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in St Lucia is 20-29 years. Households in St Lucia are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in St Lucia work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 41.9% of the homes in St Lucia were owner-occupied compared with 41.6% in 2016.

St Lucia has 5,567 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in St Lucia have seen a 66.38% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 56.34% increase. As at 30 September 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in St Lucia is $1,979,470 while the median value for Units is $756,979.
  • Houses have a median rent of $750 while Units have a median rent of $620.
There are currently 55 properties listed for sale, and 45 properties listed for rent in St lucia on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 212 properties were sold in the past 12 months in St lucia.

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