Taking pride of place at the top of the prestigious "Poet's Corner", this commanding 893m2 lot of land holds the widest frontage available on what is clearly one of the best streets available - Power street. An unrepeatable 32.3m frontage makes this home the largest frontage on the street and combines timeless elegance with an exceptional family lifestyle.
Capturing never-to-be-built-out views starting from the moment you set foot on-site; the city skyline, the Story Bridge, Mount Coot-tha, and all the land that falls below, is consumed in the home's wrap-around front verandah. Perfect all year round for endless enjoyment for soaking up glorious sunsets and the north-eastern hillside breezes.
Inside, flawless period details have been sympathetically combined with modern updates to create an ambiance of warmth and luxury. Set over two levels, each with high ceilings and superb indoor-outdoor flow, the home has been redesigned to offer families of any size or dynamic a choice of functional spaces in which to relax and entertain.
To the rear, a beautiful timber kitchen with European appliances extends out to the sheltered alfresco deck, tropically landscaped gardens and stunning lagoon swimming pool; all enjoying complete privacy.
Meanwhile, five spacious bedrooms including the master with ensuite, walk-in dressing room and front verandah access, capturing the sparkling city skyline are serviced by three gorgeous bathrooms.
Additional highlights include:
* Original timber flooring; VJ walls, leadlight windows, ornate fretwork; 3+ metre and raked ceilings
* North-East facing lounge and dining rooms with French door access onto the front verandah
* Huge eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar, servery to dining room and Miele appliances
* Further ground level living/rumpus space with access to front entertaining patio with city views
* Upper deck and ground floor access to the rear garden, pool and great turfed area for kids
* Dual home entry, ideal for teenagers, extended families or work-from-home professionals
* Reverse cycle air-conditioning; ceiling fans; louvred and screened windows; security system
* Freshly painted interior and beautifully maintained throughout
* Double remote carport plus additional secure space for a further vehicle, small boat or trailer
Just a short stroll to the locally-renowned "Dovetail on Overend" café, parkland, as well as train or bus transport, this address is only 3km to the CBD. The vibrant shopping and lifestyle precincts of Hawthorne, Oxford Street Bulimba and Coorparoo Square are all accessible in minutes; while for families, it sits just metres from the coveted Norman Park State School and within walking/cycling distance of Lourdes Hill College, Anglican Church "Churchie" Grammar and a choice of excellent childcare/kindergartens.
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