137 Hilda Street, Corinda QLD 4075

With white rendered walls, cool, shuttered verandahs and lush greenery dotted with tropical colour, this Mediterranean-influenced residence enjoys absolute river frontage in a parkland setting. The full-width upper terrace (42.7sqm) sets the tone for this comfortable, double-storey home.

The big, wraparound kitchen has attractions of its own. Three banks of cupboards, topped by black granite, form an efficient U-shape design. The Smeg stove (gas burners and electric oven), centre island bench with sink, walk-in pantry, and 2-pac finish make life easy. Downstairs, a second large living area is perfect as a media-rumpus-billiard room with bar area and sink, plenty of storage and wooden shutters admitting plenty of natural light, it opens up to a lower terrace and the pool, spa and river beyond.

This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is built for families. Upstairs, the master suite has a private tiled balcony, offering park and river views, as well as double basins, double shower, a large walk-in robe and the clutter-free luxury of a laundry chute. Close to the master bedroom, and ideal for younger children, are bedrooms 2 and 3, separated by another bathroom. Downstairs, the particularly large 4th bedroom has views of the pool, while bedroom 5, with park and river views, has internet access (2 lines) and shelving, so it could double as a home office. All bedrooms have built-in robes. The super-size laundry is also a multi-purpose ironing space, sewing room and storage area leading to the outdoor drying area.

Extra features include a 22,700 litre polytank, hardwearing Italian tile, slate and polished Jarrah timber floors, a multi-zone security system and ducted air-conditioning on the top level. A spacious garage, with remote, easily accommodates 2 x 4WD plus storage, while a rear shed takes garden equipment. The 8.5m in-ground pool and decadent 6-person automated spa can both be heated in cooler weather. For boaties, the deluxe 8m x 3m concrete pontoon is reached by a marathon 24m timber walkway, and is serviced by lighting, power and water.

This special property brings together the best that Brisbane has to offer, natural beauty, the river, a laid-back lifestyle and a stylish home that's built for the climate, in upmarket Corinda, close to all major facilities and only 9kms from the CBD.