Set on an unrivalled 6,045sqm allotment, this property is truly one of a kind, located only a 10-minute drive from the Manly Boat Harbour and a 30-minute drive from the Brisbane's CBD. Shrouded by verdant bushland, this phenomenal six-bedroom home is a quintessential Queenslander. Built in 1909, this generous, stately residence has been masterfully modernised to meticulous building standards, brining its romantic past to modern living. This dual-level property will leave families and entertainers alike wanting for nothing.
Balancing privacy with proximity to local conveniences, the residence could be a perfect bayside Bed and Breakfast opportunity, offering a slew of luxurious features. Complete with a lavish in-ground swimming pool, beautiful traditional touches and brilliant entertainment options, the home is in a class of its own.
Greeting you with a grand façade and stunning manicured grounds, the property is also made truly spectacular by touches like lofty pressed-metal ceilings, timber floors, VJ walls, decorative breezeways, ornate ceiling roses, casement windows, French doors and window seats. A wide wrap-around verandah adds to the residence's allure and provides a fantastic setting for relaxing and entertaining.
Inviting you to enjoy indoor-outdoor living, a spacious open-plan living and dining area with verandah access flows from the home's entry. Bathed in natural light and capturing refreshing breezes, this impeccable central area also connects to a formal lounge room. Steps away, a sensational kitchen displays a breakfast bar, stone benchtops, quality appliances, a walk-in pantry and ample cupboard storage.
Accessible via timber bi-fold doors, a covered rear deck leads down to an expansive fully-fenced grassed rear yard that is fringed by towering mature trees. Providing vast amounts of space for children and pets, this remarkable outdoor area includes a romantic firepit and a sparkling in-ground swimming pool. Ideal for those seeking space for exercising or working from home, a separate gym looks out to picturesque rear yard views.
Upstairs, an opulent master bedroom encompasses a walk-in robe and a Juliet-style balcony overlooking the swimming pool below. A luxe ensuite boasts a separate shower and an enchanting claw-foot bath.
Ensuring privacy, another two bedrooms fitted with built-in robes and an adjoining media lounge room with a wet bar are situated in another wing of the residence's upper level. The residence's fourth and fifth bedrooms are on the ground level, along with a well-appointed main bathroom and a library that can double as the home's sixth bedroom; the two former bedrooms also feature built-in robes.
Benefitting from a secure dual garage, a single carport and an abundance of storage, the property also includes a dedicated laundry, a large workshop and a garden shed, 15,000-litre rainwater tanks, an eight-zone ducted air-conditioning, ceiling fans and a 5.5-kilowatt solar system.
Backing onto leafy Lachlan Street Park and streets away from Bryce Place Pocket Playground, this extraordinary residence is also close to the Birkdale train station and a multitude of shops and dining options. Manly's waterfront attractions, Wellington Point, Birkdale Village Shopping Centre and a number of bayside walking tracks are also nearby.
This resplendent home is a short drive from Mary MacKillop Primary School, Redlands College and Ormiston College, and falls within the Birkdale State School and Wellington Point State High School catchment areas. Do not miss this exciting opportunity – call to arrange an inspection today.
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