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Yarraman St is tucked away in a quiet corner of Lutwyche, right on the edge of Windsor and Grange. It is a mere 4 kilometres from the lifestyle and nightlife hub of Fortitude Valley and 5 kilometres from the city centre (both by road - even less as the crow flies). The street itself is picturesque, wide, lined with lovely (for the most part) renovated homes in the typical 'Queenslander' style. The neighbourhood is extremely friendly. Within a week of moving in, I was invited to meet and greet drinks with all the neighbours and it has remained just as friendly since. Great cafes and restaurants are within walking distance in Wilston or a short cab ride into the valley!

There is both pay TV and internet access readily available (although under Optus cable internet is only available) and mobile phone coverage is the same as in the city centre.

Yarraman St is located one block away from Kedron Brook reserve and so is very close to walking/bicycle tracks and sports ovals. There are numerous small parks nearby for younger children and off-leash areas for dogs. Similarly, within less than a kilometre there is a large gym for the more enthusiastic!

The street itself is very clean. The locals tend to take pride in their gardens.etc so it gives the street an overall neat and tidy appearance. There is good sewage/water supplies and the council collects rubbish weekly and recyclables fortnightly.

Due to this street being in Lutwyche (aka SLutwyche - as it has been previously known), the prices are somewhat better than the suburbs which this street literally borders, although house prices are coming into line with expectations, given its proximity to the city, facilities.etc

Yarraman St is within 1 kilometre of Lutwyche shopping centre, and hence grocery shopping. Kedron Brook Rd and Wilston village are around 1.5km away and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (and Royal Children's) are 2.5km away. There are numerous schools nearby, most notably Wilston State School is just down the road. In terms of transport infrastructure. Windsor station is nearby, a Northern Busway station is being built 1km away and the Airport Link will be around 2km away - so the transport links are brilliant.

Overall, this is a brilliant street tucked away in a beautiful area. Close to shops, infrastructure, recreation facilities, schools and the city, this is an (as yet) undiscovered little piece of joy in inner Northern Brisbane.

Running off Macquarie St in Teneriffe, Beeston St is a haven one block back from the river off the busier main road. The street begins between two warehouse apartment blocks, but widens into a sedate, modern suburban street. There are small boutique apartment complexes on either side before the road rises up Teneriffe hill with water glimpses. The apartments disappear and the traditional queenslanders rule perched high to catch the evening breeze. Round the corner, it's suburban bliss with small blocks and renovated colonial houses on either side.

There is minimal traffic, which belies its proximity to the local bar and restaurant scene and it's short walk from the nightlife hub of Brisbane that is Fortitude Valley and Chinatown - truly an inner city oasis!

For foodies, Chinatown is close by as is New Farm, which has undergone a renaissance in the last 10 years and is filled with great restaurants and cafes catering to all tastes. New Farm Deli has been a weekend favourite breakfast haunt for Sunday brunch. James St is but a stone's throw away with many restaurants and bars to whet the appetite. Not to mention Palace Cinemas which show some of the latest and alternative films.

For the health nuts, there are many gyms within the surrounding area and the river is a block away with its jogging tracks down to New Farm Park (and then the city if you are particularly fit).

Property prices and rental returns have skyrocketed here as word has spread about this little inner city pocket. It is a favourite for young professionals who work in the city or nearby hospital.