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With a superbly wide frontage and picture-perfect street appeal, step inside to discover a property that's instantly welcoming. Formerly a modest post-war workers cottage, the owner's foresight has seen it transformed in recent years to a stylish abode providing a fresh contemporary feel, instant comfort, functional design and a very definite warm sense of "home".
- single level floor-plan
- tasteful renovations throughout
- 3 generous bedrooms, 2 with built-in robes
- 1 modern bathroom with separate toilet & gas hot water system
- open-plan yet subtly defined living & dining area
- additional sunroom offering versatile space
- large kitchen with generous storage & gas cooktop
- internal laundry room
- air-conditioning & ceiling fans
- neutral colour palette to suit all décor
- elegant plantation shutters
- polished hardwood floors
- security/insect screens
Acting as the central "hub" of the home, the contemporary kitchen is ideally positioned within the home to service both the indoor and outdoor dining areas. Its ultra-functional design sees seemingly endless bench space coupled with considerable storage underneath.
Purposefully created for easy entertaining, the sprawling 45m2 rear deck is covered for year-around enjoyment. Alfresco dining becomes a way of life in this area as it embraces the constant sea breezes which sweep thru from nearby Bramble Bay. This enviable outdoor setting is sure to play host to a variety of parties with friends and classic weekend barbeques with family. Premium quality fencing secures the entire allotment ensuring children and pets can play safely in the yard.
- 577m2 allotment, seemingly larger than its official proportions
- breezy 13 x4m party-sized covered rear deck
- tidy lawns & quality fencing
- single lock-up garage, currently used as a shed (powered)
- further accommodation for 2-3 large vehicles
- commanding 20m street frontage
- 5m raised vegetable garden bed
- water tank
Vehicle enthusiasts will appreciate the extensive off-street parking. With a single garage as well as a double tandem carport, secure parking and storage for "recreational toys" is easily accommodated. Caravan/Boat devotees take note: the carport boasts a minimum 3m clearance height!
Despite being tucked away in a quiet neighbourhood, convenience is still at its prime here being just a stone's throw from shops, public transport, cafes and just minutes to 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.
- 350m family-friendly "Harold Dean Park" (Council playground)
- 350m to BCC bus stops, running every 10 minutes approx.
- 350m to Medical Centre inc. Pathology
- 400m Bracken Ridge Indoor Sports Complex
- 750m to Norris Road State Primary School
- 900m well-maintained Council parklands & cycling track
- 900m to Bracken Ridge TAFE
- 1.2km to St John Fisher Catholic Secondary College
- 1.2km to new state-of-the-art Community Library
- 1.3km Reservoir Council Green Space/ Off-Leash Dog Park
- 1.6km Ferguson Park hosting the ever-popular Lion's Train Day monthly
- 1.8km to Bracken Ridge Woolworths, Tavern & popular Phoenix Bar
- 1.9km to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- 2km to Bracken Ridge Plaza (Coles, medical suites, cafes & everyday amenities)
- 2km to Bracken Ridge State Primary School
- 2.3km Emily Seebohm Aquatic Centre
- 2.3kms to BMX Bike track, largest of its kind in Australia
- 4km to ever-popular Sandgate waterfront
- 5km to Carseldine Train Station
- 6km to Taigum Village Shopping Centre
- 9km to Redcliffe Peninsula precinct
- 17km to domestic & international Airports
- 20km to Brisbane's CBD
- easy access to highway for weekend escapes to north/south coasts
- all distances approximate only
The savvy purchaser will appreciate the exceptional value on offer here. Many homes in this neighbourhood are already displaying exceptional renovations completed in recent years, 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 7 years consecutively; throughout 2023 it topped the media charts as a "real estate hot spot". Official statistics confirm that the northern Brisbane property market remains one of the strongest in Queensland at present … you can invest in your future here with absolute confidence.
Make no mistake, this is a property which presents an unapologetic representation of charming cottage living; it's an inviting residence you'll love to come home to. Its quaint facade, warm internal ambiance, desirable outdoor living features, sizeable allotment, and convenient location makes it arguably the most value-packed property currently on the local market. Inspection is an absolute "must" to fully appreciate its lifestyle benefits. Serious house-hunters will know that properties like these are highly sought after, and demand far outweighs supply. You'll need to act fast to avoid disappointment.