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There is a moment, as you arrive at Paloma, when its presence settles over you before you've even stepped from the car. Perched proudly above the street on an 809m² block, the home stands with an authority; grand, immaculate, and impossible to overlook. Its Queenslander façade is a study in timeless character - clean lines softened by traditional fretwork, elegant window hoods, and a verandah that feels as though it has held decades of quiet conversation. The crisp white exterior and dramatic black verandah heighten its sculpted silhouette against the sky, while the butterfly staircase rises with a confidence few homes can claim. It is the kind of first impression that tells you, without words, that this residence is set apart from the rest.
Inside, refinement unfolds with intention. Renovated from top to bottom, the home has been renewed with a level of care that honours its heritage while elevating every inch for modern living. Hoop pine floors glow warmly under soaring ceilings, while breezeways, transom windows, and VJ detailing breathe light and movement through the upper level. The renovation has been executed with restraint and respect; preserving what mattered, enhancing what needed modernity, and creating a home that feels both timeless and unequivocally current.
The open-plan living, dining, and kitchen zone forms the heart of Paloma, bathed in natural light from a string of casement windows. The custom kitchen is both elegant and practical, anchored by an oversized barn-style sink, breakfast bar, and a full butler's pantry. This central space flows effortlessly toward the outdoor entertaining area, where the covered patio surveys the expansive, level backyard; a rare depth of space offering freedom for children, room for future additions, or simply the luxury of unbroken green stretching out before you.
Upstairs hosts three generous bedrooms, including two ensuited rooms, each designed with privacy and comfort in mind. The bathrooms are finished with quiet sophistication: floor-to-ceiling tiles, floating vanities, LED touch-light mirrors, matte black fixtures, and oversized showers. The master suite adds an elevated level of indulgence with a walk-in wardrobe, air-conditioning, and a dual-vanity ensuite complete with dual showerheads. The main bathroom, with its round freestanding tub beneath a skylight and an oversized walk-in shower, delivers a sense of calm that feels both restorative and intentional.
What distinguishes Paloma in a way few Queenslanders can claim is its seamless transition into true dual living. Downstairs, two spacious bedrooms with walk-in robe spaces or study nooks accompany a full second kitchen, a generous living area, and a beautifully executed bathroom featuring a ceiling-mounted rain shower and LED vanity lighting. VJ panelling continues the home's character, while abundant windows ensure a light-filled, uplifting atmosphere. A custom laundry and additional utility room enhance functionality, and with a private entrance from the carport and a sheltered courtyard leading to the backyard, this level offers flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, or an evolving family.
Balancing practicality with prestige, Paloma provides dual-street access from Wyndham and McLean Street, a tandem carport, and a powered two-car shed with 2.8m-high doors - ideal for caravans, boats, or trade vehicles. An additional concrete slab expands storage possibilities, and the fully fenced block ensures privacy and peace of mind.
The result is something genuinely rare: a Queenslander that feels deeply rooted in its past yet perfectly suited to its present. A home renewed with intention, where character has been preserved, lifestyle has been elevated, and craftsmanship has been allowed to shine. Paloma is ready for its next custodian - someone who values authenticity, appreciates quality, and understands the privilege of a home built to be lived in, loved, and passed forward.
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS:
• Riverlink Shopping Centre – approx. 2km / 4 min drive
• St Mary's Primary & College – approx. 3km / 6 min drive
• St Edmund's College – approx. 3km / 6 min drive
• Ipswich Boys' Grammar School – approx. 3.5km / 7 min drive
• North Ipswich State School – approx. 1.2km / 2 min drive
• Brassall State School & Shopping Centre – approx. 2.8km / 5–6 min drive
• Ipswich CBD & Train Station – approx. 2.6km / 5 min drive
• Warrego Highway Access – approx. 2km / 3 min drive
Listing Agents: Charles Kimmorley & Tuia Gregory
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