Elegant Family Residence "Ardwyn" Circa 1937 - 93 Ryans Road, St Lucia
Designed by renowned architect Mervyn Rylance more than 85 years ago, this heritage cited St Lucia property, ‘Ardwyn’ presents a rare opportunity to secure an iconic Brisbane landmark, highly regarded as ‘One of Brisbane’s Finest Homes’. The Tudor-style residence features stylish and distinctive 1930’s design details, combining Mediterranean influences with elegant Old English architecture. With modern additions to the residence, this luxurious family home is an exquisite investment in a prime blue-chip position only1km from the University of Queensland, 3km from Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and 5km from the Brisbane CBD.
The expansive 741m2 block of land is framed by a traditional picket fence and graceful gardens with a path leading up to the sophisticated arched front door. Once inside, you will feel as though you have entered into a fairytale, the formal lounge room and multiple sitting rooms have decorative ceilings, polished hardwood timber floors, marble-clad fireplace and seated bay window that are reminiscent of the era in which the home was built. The living areas flow through to a grand dining room and open-plan kitchen, granite benchtops, modern appliances and beautiful natural light through multiple sets of French doors that overlook the outdoor living areas and lush green surrounds.
The second level of the home is accessed by a distinguished timber staircase, the level comprising three bedrooms with substantial built-in wardrobes, including an enormous master suite compete with a private dressing room. The bathroom on the upper level is sophisticated and grand, complete with a sizeable, mirrored vanity and combined corner shower and spa bath. Downstairs hosts the fourth bedroom also with ample built-in cabinetry, adjacent a secondary bathroom with marble-topped vanity, walk-in shower and adjoining laundry.
Outside is an entertainer’s paradise, inclusive of a generous back deck, in-ground pool and separate entertaining pavilion perfect for all occasions, a true family oasis. Other notable features of the home include air conditioning to the living areas and upstairs bedrooms, undercover parking for multiple vehicles and a 3000L water tank. This cherished abode is elegance defined with its heritage style that combines effortlessly with ample living opportunities, complimented by an esteemed locale. The property is moments from the University of Queensland, six minutes from Toowong Village and eight minutes from Indooroopilly Shopping Centre. The Wesley Hospital, St Lucia Links Golf Course and prestigious schools are also nearby, including Ironside State School (located in catchment), Brisbane Boys’ College, St Peter’s Lutheran College and Indooroopilly State High School plus everything in between.
This home exudes timeless charm, a spacious layout and seamless indoor/outdoor living that most can only dream of. A golden opportunity to own a piece of history in a blue-chip location, step into a lifestyle defined by luxury and convenience. Come & inspect today!
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