28 Baty Street, St Lucia QLD 4067

Home business or care of an elder family member could be seamlessly integrated into this unique family home on three levels. Beside the main entrance at street level, there is a separate entrance into a large office or bedroom with walk through storage/robe leading to a wheel-chair friendly two-way bathroom. Cool in summer, and with underfloor heating to ensure a subtle warmth in winter, this space provides comfort in which to work or live, separate from but close to family. The main lounge, kitchen, family/dining, laundry and spacious back deck overlooking Ironside park, are also conveniently located at this level and represent the heart of this home.
A central staircase (in oiled kwila) leads up to the main bedroom on the top floor with similar views from a private deck. It has a huge walk-through robe, separate toilet, and ensuite with spa bath. An adjacent study with northerly aspect is cosy in winter and cool in summer with inset balcony providing louvered access for light and breezes into the main bedroom and the upstairs living room. There are three single bedrooms, a bathroom and front deck with north-easterly aspect and street views on this level and a second staircase leading down to the front door.
External side stairs lead down to the lower floor where there are two additional bedrooms, a bathroom, and large living area, ideal for table tennis or billiards. This opens onto a large covered outdoor entertaining area and private back garden, with secure gated access to the park. This area can be also be accessed via the internal central staircase.
Design and construction have achieved energy efficiency and strength through the use of hebel panels and steel frames. Heat pump hot water system and solar panels are in place. Windows in grey glass, and louvres in kwila have been used to maximise air flow and modify heat and glare in summer, while capturing warmth in winter.
Education is covered for all ages and stages in this location from kindergarten (300 metres away) to Ironside State School (800 m) and a wide choice of private schools and The University of Queensland all within a 2 km radius. However, the unique value of this home is that it provides opportunities to support home business and/or extended family care, as well as education.