Always popular and highly sought after are character Queenslanders that continue to evolve to cater for growing families. Deeply immersed within the very foundation of Brisbane’s architectural history, this 1930’s Porch Gabled Queenslander over two levels, certainly delivers and provides a quintessential easy family lifestyle. Affording all the modern amenities expected of a home of its age with renovations completed by well-known architect Dennis Beitz of BAC Architectural Group.
This home is situated within one of the most highly sought-after streets within the popular Graceville corridor, predominantly due to its flat topography; surrounded by a community rich in traditional values and strolling distance to so many local facilities. Beautifully hidden behind advanced Lily-Pilli hedging, twin palm trees and Frangipani’s, the soaring façade and character of this property is why these homes never go out of fashion.
Upon entering the lower level, you find yourself taking in so much open space purposely designed to allow a family to grow amongst multiple living areas. Three bedrooms can be found on this level along with a bathroom with separated toilet, larger than average laundry with basic teenager kitchenette and wine storage cupboard. The endless cedar framed joinery of doors and windows unveil access to the rear yard where you will find a lengthy salt-water inground swimming pool shadowed by tall palms and a signature statement Bismarck palm.
The welcoming upper level of the home is a showpiece of polished hoop pine timber flooring, soaring VJ’s with 10ft ceilings, picture and plate rails, Silky Oak Paneling, ornate plaster ceilings, 3 Panel High Waisted doors, stained-glass leadlight feature and casement windows which seamlessly blend into modern living. With an extensive laminate kitchen featuring timber accents, gas cooktop, rangehood, electric oven, dishwasher, corner pantry and family breakfast bar; the kitchen is of a timeless design that continues to last and offers a casual meals area that leads out to a private north-east facing covered side veranda perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and capturing those all-important summer prevailing breezes.
The master suite with bay window has access to a two-way bathroom in addition to its attached sleepout perfect as a small study or dressing room. Another large bedroom is available also on this level, along with a sunroom utilized currently as a work from home office offering lightning fast NBN! A very rare feature of this remarkable home must be its living room which showcases untouched Silky Oak wall paneling and solid Silky-oak swing doors that flow into a formal dining room.
Not many opportunities arise to own an iconic character Queenslander in a position such as this in central Graceville and just a short drive across prominent Walter Taylor Bridge which connects Graceville/Chelmer to Indooroopilly and onto the CBD.
Summary of Features:
- Circa 1930’s Porch Gabled Queenslander Home repainted within the last two years
- 5 bedrooms over two levels; 4 of which have built-ins and master with attached sleepout perfect as a small study or dressing room.
- Multiple living zones throughout the home include a formal living and formal dining separated by solid Silky Oak swing doors and downstairs family room/rumpus
- Laundry chute from upstairs bathroom
- Extensive laminate kitchen with timber accents, gas cooktop, rangehood, electric oven, dishwasher, corner pantry and family breakfast bar
- Private north-east facing covered side veranda perfect for relaxing, entertaining and capturing all-important summer prevailing breezes
- No less than 5 Split-system air-conditioners and ceiling fans throughout the home
- Original period features including polished hoop pine and hardwood floors, 10ft high ceilings, soaring VJ’s, picture and plate rails, Silky Oak Paneling, ornate plaster ceilings, 3 Panel High Waisted doors and stained-glass leadlight feature and casement windows
- Renovations completed in two stages in 1999-2000 (Certificate of insurance issued 19 Jan 2000) & 2004 under guidance of architect Dennis Beitz of BAC Architectural Group and Builder Warren J Daniel
- Sprawling 607m2 allotment with mature landscaping including a signature Bismarck Palm shadowing over the lengthy inground Salt-water Swimming Pool and a 5000 litre water tank with pump
- Walking distance to Honour Avenue with a plethora of boutique cafes and restaurants, including Boucher's French Bistro, il Viale Italian, Hunter and Scout caf&aecute; and Graceville Fine Foods and Deli to name a few along with the quality Regal Twin Boutique Cinemas
- 200m to Graceville Train Station and less than 100m to Bus, cricket fields and parkland and the heritage listed Graceville Uniting Church.
- Within very close proximity to multiple popular schools including Christ the King Primary School/Church, Graceville State School, St Aidan’s Anglican Girls School, Indooroopilly High School (within catchment), St Peters Lutheran College and Brigidine College
- Zoning - Cr1 Character Residential (Character)/Residential A – 607M2 (2 Lots) Site Valuation $640,000 (30/06/2020) BCC Rates $600.29 Gross Per Qtr
For Sale now or Forthcoming Auction.
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