Behind a traditional timber fence, the home's character facade and zinc roof sit naturally within the streetscape of Petrie Terrace. There is a simplicity to the arrival that feels entirely at home here, but beyond the front door, the personality starts to reveal itself.
Timber floorboards run underfoot. VJ-lined walls bring texture and familiarity. Leadlight windows cast little moments of colour across the interiors, while pendant lighting and a beautiful brick fireplace give the main living room the kind of warmth and individuality that simply cannot be replicated overnight.
Living unfolds across two levels, with four bedrooms and one bathroom and a powder room providing surprising capacity within the home. The kitchen brings a particularly memorable aspect, with leafy green outlooks extending beyond the home and views towards Suncorp Stadium creating a distinctly inner-city backdrop. It is the kind of outlook that reminds you just how close you are to everything, while still maintaining a sense of greenery and privacy.
There is space to enjoy exactly as it stands, while its proportions and position leave plenty to imagine for the future. Renovate, rework, or explore the potential for additional development, subject to council approval. The character is already here. What comes next is entirely up to you.
Underneath, substantial storage takes care of the less glamorous necessities, while outside, a fully fenced yard creates a private pocket of outdoor space in the heart of the inner city.
Then there is another advantage that becomes increasingly valuable this close to town: two-street access, including rear-lane vehicle entry. Across a 235m² inner-city parcel, that added flexibility brings an interesting extra dimension to whatever plans may come next.
Petrie Terrace occupies one of those rare positions where the city feels part of the neighbourhood rather than somewhere you need to travel to. Brisbane's CBD is moments away, yet the surrounding streets retain the character, history and local rhythm that have long made this pocket so tightly held.
Caxton Street and The Barracks bring restaurants, bars, cinemas, and entertainment close to home, with Suncorp Stadium adding another Brisbane icon to the neighbourhood. Head in the other direction and Paddington and Given Terrace unfold through cafes, boutiques, restaurants, and local favourites. Roma Street Parkland provides the green-space counterpoint nearby.
Families are also positioned within the current Petrie Terrace State School and Kelvin Grove State College catchments, with some of Brisbane's best-known independent schools across the surrounding inner-city precinct.
Here, a morning coffee in Paddington, a game at Suncorp, dinner on Caxton Street or a night in the city can all become part of the everyday rather than an occasion that requires planning.
Highlights
-Secure undercover parking for one vehicle plus additional off-street parking for 2 vehicles.
-Two-street frontage with rear vehicle access, enhancing the property's versatility and future possibilities
-Close to the future Victoria Park 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games precinct, set to become a major sporting, recreation and lifestyle destination, with the new Brisbane Stadium, National Aquatic Centre, extensive public parkland and enhanced transport connections
-6 minute walk to Brisbane Grammar School, Brisbane Girls Grammar School and close proximity to St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace
-Positioned within one of Brisbane's established character neighbourhoods
Character homes in locations like this have always been about more than what stands here today. It is the address, the history, and the opportunity to make the next chapter entirely your own.
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