Positioned on an expansive, elevated 931sqm landscaped block that captures outstanding city and mountain views "Falkirk" was built circa 1943 for Mabel Amy Edmiston, and the home was named by her. Mabel was a music teacher and taught from rooms below the house (now the perfect air-conditioned home office). In 1995 the previous owners carried out renovations and further extensions in 1999 to create a home that will continue to stand the test of time. Rarely do homes of this calibre enter our local market and this home is arguably one of Annerley's finest.
Enter the front gate, welcomed not only by the most beautiful façade and manicured gardens, but also outstanding city views. Meander down the original hallways through to the formal sitting room, sunroom, and lounge all with the character and features we have come to love of yesteryear; original fireplace, built-in cabinetry, French doors, leadlight casement windows, all blending in with the lovely silky oak features throughout, creating a home full of warmth and love. One can only imagine the stories that "Falkirk" could share from the by-gone days. The feature many will love and admire on this level is the gorgeous built-in bookcases that creates a library at the heart of the home. This level is also where the Main bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe is located, encased by leadlight windows (capturing city views) and silky oak - a common theme throughout the old and the new. A stunning and well thought out tri-level addition to the rear of the original cavity brick house creates a graceful fusion of traditional entertainment spaces and modern family living.
Unlike many homes of this era the layout embraces the intimacy of smaller spaces with generous living rooms. The main living area, located beside the chef inspired kitchen and adjoining terrace, can easily cater to a crowd, while the intimate feeling of the space makes smaller gatherings just as special. When evening falls adjourn to the upper terrace, where the spectacular city and mountain views can be admired. This level also has two large bedrooms, serviced by a renovated bathroom with shower over bath and a separate powder room. A chair lift has been added to the stair case providing access from the garage to the upper level if needed.
The list of features of this home is extensive, some of these standout features include an oversized garage through the electric gate with room for a collection of cars; large separate laundry that doubles as the perfect outdoor bar; separate two room offices with tea making facilities; four storerooms providing plenty of space for a large walk in wine cellar; swim spa that can be controlled from your phone; split system reverse cycle air-conditioning throughout; chef inspired kitchen and extensive outdoor garden and sitting areas.
Located in an elevated and prestigious location in Annerley, 10 Fairfield St provides inner city living at its finest, walking distance public transport, close to the Fairfield Garden Shopping Centre, with easy access to schools including Junction Park & within the highly sought after Brisbane South State Secondary College, hospitals and Universities; just a bike ride to the Green Bridge connecting you to the University of Queensland, work and play are never too far away. Families will love the inner-city location close to every convenience imaginable.
THE ORIGINAL HOME BUILT BY MABEL
- Main Sitting Room with Fireplace, drinks cabinet and leadlight windows
- Sunroom with leadlight windows - a beautiful place to sit, read a book & enjoy the city views
- Library with extensive built-in shelves and cupboards
- Two large bedrooms
- Walk in dressing room with leadlight windows off the main bedroom
- Serviced by a modernised bathroom
- Separate 2 room offices with tea making facilities & private entry
- Gorgeous character features throughout - silky oak panelling & features, leadlight windows, original timber floorboards, high ceilings, ornate cornices, French doors
- City views from the front rooms
THE EXTENSION - TRI-LEVEL
- Large kitchen with Stainless Steel, ILVE 7 gas burner + Electric grille top and a 900mm & 600mm electric fan forced ovens with Miele dishwasher & island bench
- Dining and family room
- Extensive outdoor gardens and sitting areas
- Covered veranda adjacent to the kitchen
- Large separate laundry that doubles as the perfect outdoor bar
- Two large bedrooms on the upper level & a renovated bathroom
- Large upper deck with extensive city and mountain views
- Electric Security Driveway gate
- Oversized garaging with room for a collection of cars
- Multiple storerooms - ideal to create a cellar
- Rainwater collection tank with its water pumped to 3 taps for garden watering only.
- Water safety system
- Split system air-conditioning
- Back to base alarm system + a 360-degree camera system
- Sonon speaker system throughout
- Swim spa - features controlled from phone
- Chair lift on the stairs
THE LOCATION
- Private, no through road position
- North facing with outstanding city views
- Located within an educational precinct
- Within the catchment for the Brisbane South State Secondary College
- Walk to Junction Park State School, St Ita's Dutton Park, Mary Immaculate Primary School, or Our Lady's Secondary College.
- Walk to the bus stop for a quick ride into the city
- Walking distance to the train station
- Moments to Annerley Woolworths & the strip shopping; Fairfield Gardens Shopping Centre with Coles & Aldi plus Buranda shopping centre
- Easy access to PA Hospital, Mater & Greenslopes Hospitals
- A bike ride across the Green Bridge connecting you to the University of Queensland, or catch the bus to QUT
- Jump on the freeways or into the tunnel to connect to the airport and north side of Brisbane with ease
- Within 4km to the CBD
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