Absolutely stunning! Welcome to 171 Dornoch Terrace, a beautifully preserved timber home perched high on a generous 816sqm block in one of Highgate Hill’s most prestigious streets, offering three oversized bedrooms and a calm, leafy retreat just minutes from the CBD.
Upper Level Details
- High ceilings, VJ-lined walls and polished timber floors, plus period fretwork, arctic glass panels and pendant lighting throughout
- Spacious master bedroom (6.2m x 4.3m) with bay window and built-in window seat, a peaceful spot for morning coffee
- Exceptionally generous second bedroom (6.1m x 4.3m) with French doors opening to the front verandah
- Well-proportioned third bedroom (4.3m x 3.7m)
- Split-system air conditioning to the master and third bedroom, plus plantation shutters to bedroom windows
- Enclosed sunroom bathed in natural light, ideal as a reading nook, study or creative retreat
- Main bathroom with traditional clawfoot bathtub and period-style shower rail, perfect for a long, relaxing soak
- Front verandah with traditional balustrading overlooking the garden and streetscape, a lovely spot to greet the neighbours
Middle Level Details
- Large separate living room with split-system air conditioning, made for cosy movie nights
- Character-filled kitchen and dining with timber benchtops, induction cooktop and separate pantry, with room for a family-sized dining table
- Separate laundry and second bathroom with shower and toilet for everyday convenience
- Two built-in storage cupboards
- French doors flowing to a covered rear deck with elevated views to Mount Barney
- Courtyard off the living and kitchen areas, a sheltered spot for breakfast outdoors or a potted herb garden
Lower Level and Exterior Details
- Under-house storage area (7.2m x 3.8m)
- Double carport at the front
- Approximately 7,000L rainwater tank
- Established tropical and subtropical gardens with pond and flowering jacarandas, a private green oasis in the inner city
- Classic timber facade and white picket fence with charming street appeal
Positioned within the West End State School and Brisbane State High School catchments, the home is also close to Brisbane South State Secondary College, Somerville House, St Laurence’s College and St Ita’s Primary School. Boundary Street, West Village, South Bank Parklands, QPAC, GOMA and the Queensland Museum are all just 5-10 minutes’ drive away. The Mater precinct, Queensland Children’s Hospital and Princess Alexandra Hospital are within easy reach, UQ St Lucia is accessible via the Eleanor Schonell Bridge, and the West End CityCat terminal, local buses and South Bank and Dutton Park train stations make commuting simple.
Homes with this much original charm, land and outlook rarely surface on Dornoch Terrace, so make sure you’re at the first inspection. Will be sold!
