If you have ever imagined living in a two story home that breathes character & history, this is your opportunity to secure a remarkable property. The hard work has been completed over the last few years. The lifestyle is enviable and provides for family living or separated home business.
Originally built prior to 1890 as a Grand Residence for the local Pharmacist & Mayor of Townsville William Clayton, this distinctive Queenslander was designed with great consideration of climate and airflow. Positioned to capture the cool breezes from across the park, this enchanting property has all of the features you've come to expect from a home of this era - beautiful hoop pine floors, French doors, soaring ceilings, wrap around verandas, an entry hallway off the side veranda. The entire home breathes and opens out to both ground floor & upstairs verandas.
The welcoming, wide ground floor patio surrounds the home. An entry through the distinctive solid heritage door leads to the large downstairs living area, floating timber floors, and the solid construction of this lower level creates a cool space. Beautiful timber louvres, casement windows and French doors abound. The three tiled oversized bedrooms all open to the surrounding patio; the back bedroom enjoys pool & park views. All bedrooms are fully screened (including French doors) and air conditioned with splits.
A downstairs bathroom is contemporary with clean design, again opening from the patio through French doors. The separate laundry room is adjacent to this.
The staircase leads to the characteristic upper level, the width of the boards give a hint to the history of this home. Soaring ceilings greet you as you enjoy the marvel of this kitchen, custom built, beautifully designed with granite bench tops, soft-close draws, display cabinets, central island bench & breakfast bar - a true heart to this home.
The elongated dining & living flow seamlessly from the central kitchen hub & on to the deck in one direction or through to the surrounding verandas. Park views abound through walls made of casement windows & louvers. Moon rises are a joy from the back deck.
The bathroom is a statement in style with its designer bath, granite vanity, large separate shower & unique tiles effortlessly incorporating the heritage louvers & windows.
Spacious verandahs wrap around this home and all three bedrooms open via screened French doors to the breezes and views. The bedrooms are oversized, all with split systems, two with views to Castle Hill. The veranda has a favourite corner where morning coffee, cool breezes, Castle Hill views, bird life & evening sunsets all work to de-stress your lifestyle. The tropical yard attracts plentiful bird life, all at eye level from the upstairs veranda.
The sparkling pool is visible from both the rear deck & downstairs rooms. The surrounding park gives a feeling of space and is accessible from side gates. A side entry allows access to a double lock-up via side gates while the front double carport provides easy parking.
Meander through this glorious property and as you weave in and out of French doors you will discover why the current owners have enjoyed their seven years here. Take a moment to stay and appreciate all this heritage home has to offer.
Hermit Park is the perfect location with the City, local shopping and schools all in close proximity.
This property lends itself to multiple uses; large family home, a separate space for family visitors or teenagers, an area to operate a business or perhaps an artist's residence while enjoying a magnificent home above; the choice is yours.
Completely hidden from the road behind a lush buffer of native vegetation.
6 spacious bedrooms all opening to verandas
2 modern stylish bathrooms with stone vanities
Multiple living areas opening to verandas
Central open kitchen with stone bench tops
Veranda/patio wrapping around both levels of the home
Large rear deck cooling breezes and views
Fully screened including all French doors, casement windows & louvres
Fully air conditioned with split systems
Double fans in all upstairs rooms
11 sets of original French doors
Wide 1890's horizontal boards
Double car port + double lock-up garage
Sparkling in-ground pool with garden surrounds
Established gardens attracts bird life
Views in all directions moon rise and sunsets
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