Embodying an ideal amalgamation of 1960s and 1970s character charm and quality modern living, this exceptional two-level family home is nestled in a quiet enclave of Graceville, just under 8km from the CBD.
Extensive period renovations have been ongoing since 2010 and were completed in 2023, ensuring the home and gardens continue to present as though built only yesterday. While creating the blueprint for the reimagined mid-century residence, the owners and their designers were thoughtful in preserving the spirit of the original home and its surroundings. They were drawn to the quiet cul-de-sac, the friendly neighbours, and the short stroll to caf&aecute;s, but it was the home’s enviable position opposite Girraween Park and its distinct architecture that truly sealed the deal.
Their vision was clear: to honour the home’s personality while enhancing it to suit modern family living, not only for young families but also for those with teenagers or adult children needing their own space. The result is a home that brings families together while still offering separation and flexibility to grow into.
Natural materials have been beautifully integrated with original features, as seen in the stone wall façade and upstairs timber panelling, now painted a deep, rich brown to complement the stained decking—a classic hallmark of modernist homes.
The updated design prioritises function and simplicity. The lower level offers a flexible layout of multi-purpose rooms that are perfectly utilised as a guest suite with two-way ensuite, a family room with built-in bar and air-conditioning, a spacious laundry, and a dual remote garage with adjoining storage and workshop areas.
A custom-designed statement front door creates a warm welcome, opening into a tiled entry foyer. On this level, sleek tiled floors provide durability and style, while upstairs the polished hardwood flooring adds timeless elegance and ease of maintenance.
Internal stairs—an architectural nod to the playful design of the 1970s—link both levels, with thoughtful open-plan zones and creative spaces flowing throughout. These interiors are surrounded by expertly planned landscaping featuring striking architectural plantings that wrap the home in strategic greenery.
Upstairs, you’ll find three well-proportioned bedrooms, all with built-in robes and ceiling fans. The premium green carpets, sourced from interstate, are so soft underfoot you’ll be tempted to go barefoot. The family bathroom is centrally located and generously sized to suit all stages of family life.
The dreamy open-plan kitchen is the true heart of the home. Equipped with a quality Neff oven, sleek white electric cooktop, concealed Blanco rangehood, Bosch integrated dishwasher, stone benchtops, extensive cabinetry, and a vast pantry, it is both beautiful and functional. The breakfast bar encourages connection during busy family mornings, while the adjoining living and dining spaces seamlessly open to wide verandas on three sides—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying the surrounding greenery and cooling breezes.
Set on a gently sloping 632sqm allotment, the outdoor areas have been just as carefully curated as the interiors. A spiral staircase at the rear leads down to a private, northeast-facing backyard with an inviting inground pool, pergola, lawns, and a courtyard reminiscent of a Palm Springs escape. The yard is both child and pet-friendly, designed for enjoyment and ease of maintenance.
This location offers incredible lifestyle benefits: close to parks, sporting fields, local shops, caf&aecute;s, city and university transport, quality public and private schools, gyms, Brisbane Golf Club, the Queensland State Tennis Centre, and the vibrant dining and cinema precinct along Honour Avenue.
A masterful blend of late-1960s, early-1970s architecture with timeless renovations and thoughtful additions, this home is the epitome of indoor-outdoor living. Come and see it for yourself.
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