Set on a generous 707m² block in a whisper-quiet street, 8 Mackerel Street, Manly West 4179 QLD is a beautiful family home that effortlessly blends charm, space and functionality. With multiple living zones, private retreats, and a sun-drenched poolside setting, this is the one you'll fall in love with the moment you arrive.
Welcome Home
Step through grand double front doors into a large welcoming foyer, where warm tones and a sense of calm instantly invite you in. Downstairs, the layout is practical yet inviting – featuring a generous pool room, perfect for casual living or entertaining, and a secluded fifth bedroom privately positioned behind the garage with access to an outdoor alfresco area. Ideal as a guest retreat, teenage hideaway or spacious home office, plus a downstairs powder room/toilet off the laundry, it offers flexibility for modern family life.
The Heart of the Home
Upstairs opens into an expansive, light-filled space where everyday living feels anything but ordinary. The large lounge and dining area offer plenty of room for the family to gather, with sliding doors spilling out to the front balcony creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
At the centre is a beautifully appointed French-inspired kitchen — elegant, timeless, and designed for both function and flair. With its feature island bench, crisp cabinetry, and soft, sophisticated styling, it's a space where hosting and homemaking come naturally.
Outdoor Entertaining
The rear deck overlooks a private tropical backyard framed by neatly trimmed hedges on one side and lush palms along the back and opposite fence, creating a peaceful, resort-like setting. A sparkling classic style 50,000 litre pool with spa and sprinklers, plus gazebo completes the picture, perfect for entertaining, unwinding, or enjoying lazy summer days in total privacy. Whether you're hosting summer BBQs, sipping wine in the evening breeze, or soaking in the sun on lazy weekends, this outdoor zone is made for memory-making.
Rest, Retreat & Practicality
Upstairs also hosts four generous bedrooms, serviced by two beautiful bathrooms (1 bathroom and 1 ensuite), while a convenient powder room downstairs adds everyday ease. Air-conditioning, fresh paint, and modern finishes throughout ensure you can move in without lifting a finger.
Highlights You'll Love:
• 5 spacious bedrooms, including a private downstairs retreat
• Large upstairs lounge and dining with seamless outdoor flow
• Elegant French-inspired kitchen with island bench and quality finishes
• Plantation shutters
• Renovated laundry with plenty of storage
• Covered rear deck and front balcony perfect for entertaining
• Resort-style pool with gazebo surrounded by lush gardens with fully automated sprinkler system for all gardens and lawns
• Pool/games room offering a second relaxed living zone
• Double garage with workbench and storage, plus off-street space for a boat, caravan and 3 extra cars
• Recent renovations and fresh paint
• Positioned in a quiet, leafy street close to Moreton Bay Boys' and Girls' Colleges
• Just minutes to Mayfair Village, Manly Harbour, and the vibrant Esplanade
This is more than a home — it's a lifestyle upgrade in one of Brisbane's most desirable bayside communities. Grand yet welcoming, stylish yet practical, 8 Mackerel Street is ready to welcome its next family with open arms.
Call today to arrange your private inspection — and come experience the warmth, scale and serenity of this stunning family home for yourself. Opportunities like this in Manly West don't last long!
Contact Glenn 0433 999 111 or Michelle 0407 128 338 for a private inspection.
