226 Long Street, Graceville QLD 4075

Lifestyle - When you step off Long Street East and through the gate to number 226 it's like stepping into a lush tropical oasis where the city simply melts away behind you and you can feel the stresses of modern-day life drift off into the greenery. A large Budda statue, clumps of bamboo and birds of paradise plants set the tone for the entire house, which is made for relaxing thanks to its seamless merging of indoor and outdoor living. High ceilings, clever cross-ventilation and two sets of huge glass bi-fold doors that open to the large wooden deck all contribute to the feeling of space.

Accommodation - With the main living area opening to an expansive covered wooden deck through those glass doors, the outdoor and indoor areas merge to form one large living space. The lush garden on the 421sqm block is low maintenance and there are no troublesome lawns to mow. Inside, high ceilings throughout add to the overall sense of space and airiness as you relax in one of the three living spaces or kick back with a book on the balcony off the second of four large bedrooms. Beside the outdoor deck is a swimming pool, which adds to the tropical ambiance.

Features - With neutral tones throughout and an impressive central wooden staircase adding to the natural feel, it's easy to forget the house is only three years old, but ducted air conditioning throughout and multimedia connections quickly remind you it was built with the modern lifestyle in mind. The kitchen has a butler's pantry, double gas cooktop and modern appliances and when the bi-fold doors are opened to the deck it's like you're cooking in the middle of a tropical garden. For those wanting to venture further afield, there are parks at the end of the street, cosmopolitan shops and restaurants nearby, a bus stop right outside and a train station just 10 minutes' walk away.