16 Portabello Cres, Thornton is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 5 parking spaces and was built in 1990. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2025.
Immediately your eye will be drawn to the scale of this red brick home, the recently built wraparound treated pine and hardwood verandah establishes the vast size of this home and property.
A concreted entry and remote-controlled electric gate creates a sense of luxury while the lining hedge and boundary fence generate a private and secure property.
Upon entry you are greeted with impressive, polished, blue gum hardwood flooring and contrasting creamy coloured walls to soften the space. The foyer is an elegant and inviting space, however it does not lack practicality with a built-in coat closet.
Four bedrooms makes for the ultimate family home, with two living areas, this home is ideal for growing families. The master bedroom provides a luxury parents retreat, complete with plush, textured creamy carpet, a ceiling fan with light fitting and two grand windows providing an abundance of light.
This master bedroom includes additional luxury items such as a split system air conditioner and a spacious walk in wardrobe, finished with timber detailing in order to convey a stylish flow.
Bedroom two and three are also located on the bottom story, both fitted with plush carpet, split systems air conditioners and large built in wardrobes for extra convenience.
Centrally located to the bedrooms is the classic main bathroom. Blue floor tiles to the floor and white tiles with detailed edging covering the wet areas, ensure that this home does not lack originality. Fitted with a tiled bathtub, screened shower, and single basin timber vanity, all featuring gold fittings and details for a touch of class.
A second shower and toilet can be found in the laundry with a cavity sliding door for privacy and separation. The laundry is equipped with Oregon cabinetry and benchtop, storage cupboards, a single basin laundry tub and external access to the side veranda.
The open plan kitchen, living, and dining area are designed carefully to ensure that you adore the seamless flow between each room creating a space that is ideal for family living.
Polished blue gum flooring continues into this classic country styled kitchen where you will adore the timber under bench cabinetry, a divine U-shaped bench that is spacious enough to accommodate a two-seater breakfast bar and all of the quality inclusions you desire.
Oregon benchtops and exposed brick walls construct the perfect blend of surfaces as well as adhering to the style of a charming country kitchen. This kitchen doubles as an entertainer's dream, with a walk-in pantry, a feature wine holder, glass splash back, multifunction electric oven and stove and a stainless steel, ducted rangehood.
From the kitchen you will overlook the open plan living and dining areas. The dining area is a casual space where you can enjoy family dinners and quality time together.
Moving into the living space you will be greeted by the carpeted area, suitable for a large lounge set to accommodate the whole family. A wood burning fireplace with a gloss tiled hearth provides warmth in the cooler months whilst a split system air conditioner will keep you comfortable on those hot summer days.
Two vast windows overlook the farmland of Thornton where you will find yourself watching the world go by for hours.
Flowing through glass sliding doors from the kitchen and dining area is the stunning outdoor, covered alfresco. Perfect for entertaining guests, this space can accommodate a lounge and dining set. Treated rustic timber posts and an exposed brick, wood burning outdoor stove and oven continue the classic country style.
The manicured backyard is any child's fantasy, with an abundance of space to let their imagination go wild and an elevated cubby house with slide to spend hours and hours playing on.
The large backyard presents a perfect opportunity for dual occupancy or sub-division STCA, potential is a key aspect of this property with endless amounts of opportunities. With a high rental return in the Thornton suburb and superb location being highly desirable, any buyer will be able to see the great potential this property has to offer.
The properties second story offers an alternate Master bedroom if you are requiring some additional floorplan separation. The second story accommodates an additional living area and bedroom which can be used for many different purposes depending on what your family life requires. A second living area is the perfect space to relax combined with the dormer windows and nooks, TV connection point and the combination of flooring with plush carpet and timber giving the floorplan separation to the room.
The second story is designed elegantly with stunning, raked ceiling and cedar paneling, while downlights and creamy walls brighten this space. The attached living area has the capabilities to add a third bathroom or ensuite to the second master bedroom with the plumbing already started.
This property includes a 14m x 12m steel framed shed with single phase power and connected town water. With three roller doors and a side entrance, this shed is extremely accessible and a multifunction area, it is suitable for accommodating higher vehicles, boats or caravans and includes a mezzanine floor for storage.
The second garage located off the outdoor alfresco has currently been converted to an office space with temporary walls however, it can be altered to suit the needs of any buyer and return to full garage operation.
This home has been designed to be highly practical and suitable for a family, inclusions such as the two 20,000L water tanks provide the main supply of water to the home. An additional 3,000L tank is located off the
The size of Thornton is approximately 16.6 square kilometres. There are 6 parks, covering nearly 1.2% of the total area. The population of Thornton in 2016 was 8062 people. By 2021 the population was 10690 showing a population growth of 32.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Thornton is 20-29 years. Households in Thornton are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Thornton work in a trades occupation.In 2021, 64.30% of the homes in Thornton were owner-occupied compared with 77.30% in 2016.
Thornton has 5,274 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Thornton have seen a 41.56% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 69.70% increase. As at 31 May 2026:
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