Lifestyle - This is an extremely rare opportunity to breathe life back into this West End home with idyllic old world charm. Brimming with original character, this classic 1920's 'Gabled Queenslander' will capture the hearts of those looking to purchase and move into this tightly held and exclusive pocket of West End. A melting pot of arts, fashion, entertainment, culture, shopping and an exciting dining scene; West End needs no introduction. Eminent lifestyle opportunities abound amidst a fascinating mix of multiculturalism, eclectic personalities, affluence and entrepreneurship. A mere 3km to Brisbane's CBD, this is such a unique chance for the lucky buyer to accomplish West End's illustrious lifestyle and reap from an expected massive future capital growth.
Accommodation - Awaiting transformation and rejuvenation, this blank canvas is adorned by authentic period features and will excite the discerning of renovators! Upon entry, you are welcomed by a front enclosed sunroom that spills towards an arched living and dining room with reverse cycle air-conditioning. The original kitchen is spacious with an adjoining breakfast room and contains plenty of scope to make your own. A rear deck boasts city glimpses and a panoramic vista of the surrounding suburb up to Dornoch Terrace, ideally positioned to capture north-east breezes. Rear stairs lead you to underneath the home, that is surprisingly large and showcases the homes original bathroom, lock up tandem garage and connecting storage/workshop area.
Features - The quintessential 'Queenslander' traits throughout include VJ lined walls, double hung windows, four panel high-waisted doors, colonial archways, breezeways, pressed metal ceilings and 6-inch hoop pine floors. The homes solid foundations of concrete stumps, iron roof and chamferboard exterior are situated on a 266sqm level allotment. More than just a property with renovation potential; this is an exceptional piece of West End history! Home to the same family for over 100 years and infused with old world charm, this archaic property is believed to house an air-raid shelter remaining from the World Wars. Minutes to the vibrant and active retail precincts, restaurants, night-life, cafes, markets and both bus and ferry links, whilst only a short drive to the cultural hub of South Bank; life in West End makes you never want to leave.This home's positioning, opportunity and history is so unique - do not hesitate to move on such a rare offering