Last Listing description (August 2010)
Open For Inspection Saturday 24 July 10 10:30am
A premium Ascot address, French inspired contemporary style by notable architect Robert Froud, superior quality, sprawling spaces & refined elegance throughout make this an outstanding family home just 5kms from the CBD.
Set discreetly behind a privacy wall beautifully laced with leafy formal shrubbery, this majestic 2 level residence has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, powder room, brilliantly designed & equipped kitchen, separate formal & informal zones and expansive outdoor entertaining areas.
A seemingly endless list of quality inclusions extend to ducted reverse cycle air conditioning throughout, high ceilings, plantation shutters, French doors, quality easy-care ceramic tiles, Gaggenau appliances & advanced security system.
From the very start you know that this will be an exceptional property. Despite being completed around 10 years ago, it beautifully encapsulates the timeless dignity, classic symmetry & the rich patina of a traditional French villa. Under the guidance of Robert Froud (of landmark Torbreck fame) and the current owners, it has been finished with a devotion to fine craftsmanship of rare quality to satisfy the most demanding traditionalist yet cater to the desire for every contemporary luxury & convenience.
A series of French doors link the expansive formal & relaxed living areas to a choice of romantic outdoor areas that include private courtyards & terraces all beautifully crafted & low maintenance.
Calculated to please even the most fastidious chef, the kitchen has been thoughtfully appointed with nothing but the finest accoutrements from Gaggenau appliances to streamlined storage.
A master suite of immense proportions is located on the ground floor, well separated from the family bedrooms for parental privacy. A wide-bodied bay window fills the room with natural light & adds a dimension of period charm. A walk-in wardrobe & traditionally decorated ensuite presents another lifestyle luxury.
Strategically placed circular glass panels are a striking highlight of the white gloss timber railed staircase.
Upstairs, both generously sized bedrooms feature a complete wall of built-in wardrobes. Each bedroom has been stamped with an individual decorating style restful French blue or lemon.
The family bathroom features a traditional pedestal basin & frameless shower enclosure, bath & separate WC.
This is a much loved family home. It is an entity with an indefinable presence, a sense of romance, and an enchanting splendour that is utterly captivating. It is worthy of your immediate inspection.
THE LOCATION
Ascot is one of Brisbane's prestige inner city circle suburbs & maintains its desirability through unmatched lifestyle advantages, easy access to the city, excellent local amenities, and comprehensive infrastructure.
For business, it is no surprise to learn that it is only a 10 minute drive in peak hour to the heart of the CBD, and handy to the airport.
Public transport is excellent. Bus stops are within walking distance with regular bus services to the CBD & surrounding suburbs. Ascot train station is nearby & for those preferring water transport, the City Cat ferry is less than 5 minutes away.
Beautiful Oriel Park, shops & restaurants are within walking distance & nearby is the beautiful tree-lined Racecourse Road, one of the best dining precincts in Brisbane, with its upmarket shopping therapy, boutique fashion & accessory stores. For a complete change of scene, the waterfront pleasures of Hamilton Harbour & Bretts Wharf are just a few minutes away.
The property is within the well-regarded Ascot State & Preschool area. Other schools within walking distance include St Margarets, St. Ritas & Clayfield College.
There are also direct school buses to private secondary schools including Brisbane Grammar, Brisbane Girls Grammar, Gregory Terrace, Churchie & All Hallows.
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