A strategic floor-plan makes this residence absolutely ideal for those with an extended family, who require separate living quarters for either teenagers or a grandparents retreat, or for locals who operate a business from home. The opportunities for use are endless!

Freshly painted and with new carpets, new ceiling fans and an array of other cosmetic upgrades, the upper level of this two-storey residence provides instant comfort and enviable lifestyle features. With an obvious sense of spaciousness and an abundance of natural light, this level incorporates:

• recently modernised throughout
• 3 large bedrooms with built-in robes
• 1 modern bathroom with both shower and bath-tub
• separate toilet
• defined yet sizeable living and dining areas
• additional study nook and quaint front verandah
• family-focused kitchen with breakfast bar
• direct access to breezy party-sized deck with soaring elevation

Rare in its functionality and design, and creating gentle household separation, downstairs you'll find another fully self-contained level:

• additional well-proportioned studio/rumpus
• air-conditioning
• 2nd bathroom
• 2nd large kitchenette
• 3rd toilet adjoining laundry, garage & workshop space
• internal access from lock-up garage or front porch
• sprawling patio sheltered by deck above

Positioned high on the hill, the home is insect-screened to ensure soothing breezes can flow through and be embraced both by day and by night.

Purposefully created for rest and recreation, the 6x5mtr deck is covered for year-around enjoyment come rain, hail or shine. Alfresco dining is sure to become a way of life in this area as it embraces the constant breezes which sweep up from leafy surrounds and captures sunset backdrops that truly have to be seen to be appreciated! This enviable outdoor space invites casual weekend barbeques with family and friends alike. A 6x5m2 terrace, directly below the deck, flows seamlessly out to tidy lawns and established gardens making it the ideal spot for supervising children playing in the yard. A large 698m2 block with side access and an huge garden shed at the rear completes the picture.

The list of features here is as lengthy as they are enviable:

• generous 698m2 allotment with prime elevation
• superb leafy views from the deck over the surrounding region
• 5x3m2 garden shed, timber flooring & raised off ground
• side access to rear of block
• recently repainted inside and out
• new carpets in bedrooms
• new ceiling fans throughout
• insect screens throughout
• safety-glass windows and doors
• double lock-up garaging with direct internal access
• multiple entry points allowing for dual-living configuration
• solar power system
• termite reticulation system (barrier treatment)
• recently installed compliant & certified smoke alarm system

Despite being tucked away in a quiet house-proud neighbourhood, convenience is still at its prime here being just a stone's throw from shops, public transport, cafes and highly regarded St John Fisher and St Joseph's Colleges. Bracken Ridge is complete with a new state-of-the-art community library, popular aquatic centre and an ever-popular BMX track, the largest of its kind in Australia. This is a suburb enjoying wonderful infrastructure upgrades and meticulously maintained family-orientated facilities. Even the Sandgate waterfront is a mere 4km drive away (approx. 10 mins) where colourful kite surfers, delicious fish'n'chip cafes and vibrant foreshore festivals are aplenty.

The savvy purchaser will appreciate the exceptional value on offer here. Homes in this neighbourhood are considered some of the most desirable in the suburb, whilst others nearby are currently undergoing significant upgrades, indicating strong value being injected into the immediate area. As a suburb, Bracken Ridge boasts positive and significant annual capital growth for the last 6 years consecutively; throughout 2023 it topped the media charts as a "real estate hot spot". Official statistics confirm that the northern bayside property market remains one of the strongest in Queensland at present … you can invest in your future here with absolute confidence.

This unique home really does offer so much more than most. 14 Talgai Street is a home for the young, and the young at heart. Inspection is "a must" to fully appreciate the many lifestyle benefits of this superb property. It's immaculate facade, generous proportions, versatile design, desirable outdoor living features, sizeable allotment, prime elevation and leafy surrounds makes it arguably the most value-packed property currently on the local market. Serious house-hunters will know that properties with these attributes are highly sought after, and demand far outweighs supply. You'll need to act fast to avoid disappointment.