177 Banks Street, Alderley QLD 4051

This is one of Brisbane's most iconic and architecturally awarded homes; featured in magazines and books and used as the backdrop for fashion shoots and TV commercials. This 1940 art deco home was fully restored with an expansive extension designed to blur the boundaries between indoor/outdoor living. Designed by architect Paul Owen (formerly Owen and Vokes), this home has won the state's top architecture award in 2005 and went on to be a runner up at the National Awards. This one level home offers a flexible, family friendly layout with amazing entertaining options.

Some of the features include:
- The level 756sqm block sits high on the ridge, bordering Newmarket, Ashgrove and Alderley
- Directly across the road from Bank Street Reserve, whilst living 6km from the CBD and well supported by public transport, shopping precincts and great schools
- The home offers three air conditioned bedrooms, plus a dedicated home office/playroom, two bathrooms, a guest powder room, and two separate lounge spaces
- The 6m kitchen features a 2.5m Carrara marble island bench and a 4.2m stainless steel preparation bench, complete with integrated dishwasher and 5 burner gas cooktop plus walk in galley for the fridge and appliances
- The large alfresco area contains an integrated bar fridge and built in servery plus a 4.5m kwila seat with extra storage. There is also a show stopping barbecue with town gas, heated salt water pool and the landscaped gardens include an automated 5 way watering system
- Original art deco features, including glass bricks, ocean liner inspired recessed lighting, metal windows, stunning curved ceiling detailing, pendants and integrated window pelmets
- 180 degree uninterrupted views of mountains and city glimpses await a second story
- The design blurs the boundary between inside and out with floor to ceiling sliding doors and grass that perfectly meets the exposed concrete floor like a carpet
- Completely secure with Bosch security system, security shutters on the side bedrooms, lockable gates and fences to the rear, and a bespoke art deco inspired front gate designed by a well-known Maleny artist

Very rarely does a home of this design become available. Don't miss your chance to inspect this unique property. For a full list of features please contact Daniel McGahan 0412 254 874.