Buyers searching for a character home they can truly make their own will not be able to go past this circa.1910 gem in a peaceful, central pocket of exclusive Norman Park.
Straddling 2 lots on 810m2, already raised to above legal height and renovated to offer stylish modern living, it represents the perfect move-in ready option for families wanting immediate space and comfort.
But scope exists to further enhance the home, capitalising on its stunning period features which include soaring pressed metal ceilings, stained glass windows and wide timber floorboards concealed beneath the carpets.
Boasting three distinct living zones, the ground floor has been transformed into a retreat with its own bathroom, kitchenette and entry, making it ideal for teenagers, live-in extended family members or perhaps a home business.
Plus, with rare dual driveways, the property is able to securely accommodate more than 7 vehicles, including a trailer, camper or boat.
Set high enough to see the tops of the city skyscrapers, this premier address is within easy walking distance of both bus and train transport, great local cafes, restaurants, Norman Park's shopping village and parkland. Within catchment of the coveted Coorparoo State School and Coorparoo Secondary College, it offers swift access to elite colleges including Villanova, Loreto, Lourdes Hill and Churchie Grammar, as well as excellent childcare and the CBD just 5km away.
Additional features:
-Character of VJ walls, decorative timber work, stained glass and sash windows, French doors
-Upper-level open plan living flows to a classic front verandah and expansive rear entertaining deck
-Kitchen with stone benchtops and European appliances including gas cooktop and dishwasher
-Separate upstairs sitting area; lower-level rumpus/media/ semi self-contained retreat/business
-Four bedrooms, master with ensuite access to two-way bathroom
-Two smart modern bathrooms (one on each level)
-Reverse cycle air-conditioning; ceiling fans; Crimsafe style screens
-Fully fenced property with large rear lawns, ideal for children and pets
-large covered multipurpose/workshop space, solar; water tank, garden shed
-Remote garage for 4 cars with drive-through for further vehicles; additional carport for up to 3 cars