24 Barton Street, Sandgate QLD 4017

Welcome to 24 Barton Street, a renovated two-level family home and just 500m to the ocean! If you have been searching for a spacious family home in the Shorncliffe State School catchment, then you need to take a look at this house.

Positioned on an easy-maintenance 405sqm block, this is a classic character-Queenslander home with a beautiful timber façade. The layout and charm of the house will make entertaining, relaxation and family time a breeze.

Entering the house through the traditional front verandah, there's a chic feel with polished-timber flooring throughout, combining with stylish VJs. To the front of the ground floor is the first bedroom or lounge /media room – bathed in natural light and benefitting from air-conditioning, this could also be an ideal home office or guest room. Across the hall is a good-sized study with LED lighting which would make a perfect kid's playroom.

The large open-plan living / dining area offers plenty of space and has a lovely vista through bi fold doors to the rear garden. Air-conditioning and two ceiling-fans keep the living area cool all year round, while flyscreens keep any unwelcome guests out.

The big kitchen boasts a five-burner gas stove and quality LG oven, and there is plenty of benchtop and storage space for budding chefs. A real bonus is the butler's pantry that gives so much extra space to the kitchen.

Providing a superb space for entertaining, the covered back deck is easily big enough to have a large dining table, BBQ and outdoor furnishings. Serving windows from the kitchen also help the flow from house to garden. The well-sized rear garden is fully-fenced and a great space for kids to play and pets to roam securely. There's also a garden shed handy for storage. The ground-floor is completed with under-stair storage, a good-sized laundry room and separate powder-room.

Upstairs is a warm and inviting family zone – underfoot throughout is plush new carpet. To the rear are the second, third and fourth bedrooms, each with large built-in wardrobes. These are serviced by a large family bathroom with luxurious bath-tub, separate shower, large vanity and heated towel rail.

There is a good-sized second living area on this floor – ideal as a teenage rumpus or parent's retreat - with French doors to the front balcony. From here is the Master bedroom, with air-conditioning and fan, spacious walk-in-robe, plenty of natural light and access to the delightful balcony at the front of the house. This bedroom also boasts a contemporary en-suite.

The green, fenced front garden - with covered carport and underhouse storage - provides extra value to this excellent home. With a little work you can stamp your mark on this area and add so much to the street appeal of the house. Located just a short walk to the ocean, close to Sandgate and Shorncliffe train stations, and sitting within the desirable Shorncliffe State School catchment, this fantastic family home or smart investment property is within your reach.