Tucked away 3kms from the CBD (approx.) on one of the best spots on Gladstone Road (Lower Gladstone Rd), this beautiful home offers an entirely rare sense of space, seclusion and privacy to inner-city living on the service street off the main road. Wrapped in lush tropical greenery and filled with timeless charm, this inviting three-bedroom, two-bathroom + home office/study character cottage offers a peaceful escape in Highgate Hill. From its welcoming front verandah to its expansive rear decks, there's a lovely sense of warmth, privacy and space, with leafy outlooks making everyday life feel a little more relaxed and zen.
Beautiful polished timber floors, traditional VJ walls and soaring 10-foot ceilings celebrate the cottage's character, while stained-glass windows add colour and charm. Bifold doors and windows invite the outdoors in, with generous living spaces across both levels providing room to gather with family, host friends or settle into a quiet corner with a book.
Begin your mornings with coffee or tea enjoying the gentle breezes through the gully as you sit amongst the canopy of the trees on one of the two rear decks. Overlooking a private tropical oasis, these generous spaces offer a serene setting for long lunches, relaxed dinners and leisurely weekends at home. Servery windows open from the upstairs kitchen directly onto the deck, making it easy to share food and drinks outside and stay connected with guests. An outdoor kitchen adds to the lower upper deck's entertaining appeal, while a spa pool offers another inviting place to relax amongst the green leafy surrounds.
Currently configured for dual living (the internal stairs are still intact), the downstairs level previously rented separately, the cottage offers wonderful flexibility for extended family or separate living arrangements. Each level has its own living area, bathroom and separate entry, allowing everyone space, tranquiity and privacy. The existing spiral staircase has been closed off to separate the levels and can be reopened to restore internal access, easily bringing the home together as one spacious family retreat.
Inside, a well-appointed kitchen with gas cooking and a dishwasher caters to everyday meals and evenings spent entertaining. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms provide comfortable accommodation, while a fireplace on each level brings warmth and a cosy atmosphere to both living spaces. A 1,000-bottle wine cellar adds something special for those who love to collect, share and entertain.
Positioned within the coveted Brisbane State High School catchment, the cottage places some of Brisbane's best lifestyle attractions within easy reach. Enjoy a show at QPAC, explore South Bank's parklands and cultural precinct, or spend weekends discovering West End's boutiques, cafés and restaurants. Access to QUT, UQ and the Griffith Conservatorium adds further appeal, along with convenient access to cycling routes and public transport connecting you to the CBD.
With its welcoming interiors, generous outdoor spaces and wonderfully secluded garden setting, this is an exciting opportunity to enjoy the charm of cottage living with the flexibility of a home that can adapt as your needs change.
Features include:
• Three bedrooms, two with built-in wardrobes plus study downstairs
• Two bathrooms, one on each level
• Dual living layout with separate upstairs and downstairs entries
• Downstairs previously rented separately
• Existing spiral staircase currently closed off, with the option to reopen internal access and return to one family home
• Separate living areas on both levels and multiple outdoor entertaining spaces
• Two private rear decks overlooking the canopy of established tropical gardens
• Servery windows opening from the upstairs kitchen directly onto the deck
• Outdoor kitchen on the lower deck
• Spa pool for relaxed afternoons at home (currently covered with decking)
• Stained-glass windows add colour and character to the overall charm
• Bifold doors and windows connecting the interior with the leafy surrounds
• Polished timber floors, VJ walls and soaring 10-foot ceilings
• Well-appointed kitchen with gas cooking and dishwasher
• A fireplace on each level
• Air-conditioning and ceiling fans
• 1,000-bottle wine cellar
• New roof, security bars on doors and windows
• Ample storage and a workshop beneath the cottage
• Covered parking for one vehicle
Location highlights:
• Within the coveted Brisbane State High School catchment
• Approximately 670m to St Ita's Regional Primary School
• Approximately 670m to St Laurence's College
• Approximately 920m to Somerville House
• Approximately 1km to Dutton Park State School
• Approximately 1.1km to Brisbane State High School
• Nearby medical services at Gladstone Road Medical Centre
• Easy access to QPAC and South Bank's parklands and cultural precinct
• Close to West End's boutiques, cafés and restaurants
• Convenient access to QUT, UQ and the Griffith Conservatorium
• Convenient access to cycling routes and public transport connecting you to the CBD
(School distances are approximate and measured in a straight line).
A charming inner-city sanctuary with room to spread out, entertain and unwind, this slice of heaven offers a beautiful balance of privacy, versatility and seclusion. Please contact Sam Peterffy from Belle Property for an information pack including current building and pest report.
