56 Laurel Ave, Chelmer is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1925. The property has a land size of 727m2 and floor size of 313m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2006.
PERFECTION ON LAUREL
GRACING AN ENVIABLE POSITION CENTRAL IN ONE OF BRISBANE???S MORE EXCLUSIVE AND TIGHTLY-HELD AVENUES, ???BETSY-ANNE??? CIRCA 1928 IS A TASTEFULLY RESTORED QUEENSLANDER THAT SO VERY ARTFULLY AND TIMELESSLY COMBINES TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS WITH FLEXIBLE MODERNITY TO DELIVER AN ELEGANTLY BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME SO SUITED FOR TODAY AND THAT WILL ENDURE WELL INTO THE FUTURE. FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE HOME ARE IMPRESSIVE, WELL-MAINTAINED GARDENS AND A STRIKING FA??ADE A FITTING INTRODUCTION TO THE ENDURING QUALITY THAT LIES WITHIN AND BEYOND. STEPPING INSIDE, AN ARRAY OF ORIGINAL FEATURES PRESENT A WARM AND INVITING WELCOME. THESE INCLUDE FRENCH DOORS, WIDE BREEZEWAYS, ORIGINAL BALUSTRADING ON BALCONIES, STUNNING DECORATIVE PLASTER CEILINGS AND CORNICES, WIDE POLISHED FLOORBOARDS, LARGE BAY WINDOWS, VJ WALLS, CHANDELIERS AND RICH TIMBER PANELING. ALL THESE WORK IN SEAMLESSLY WITH THE HOME???S NEWER EDITIONS TO DELIVER FLEXIBLE FAMILY LIVING AMIDST A LIGHT AND AIRY INTERIOR WHICH EFFORTLESSLY CALLS BACK TO THE QUALITY AND TRADITION IN WHICH THIS HOME WAS ORIGINALLY BUILT. PERFECTLY CAPTURING THE QUEENSLAND LIFESTYLE, THE SPACIOUS HOME ALSO OFFERS A GREAT INTERACTION WITH THE OUTDOORS, ESPECIALLY ON THE UPPER LEVEL WHERE THE EXPANSIVE DECK (WITH NORTH-EASTERLY ASPECT), ENSURES PLENTIFUL SPACE TO LIVE AND ENTERTAIN IN STYLE. BUILT OVER TWO LEVELS THERE IS CERTAINLY PLENTIFUL ROOM FOR ALL THE FAMILY TO RUN AND PLAY WITH FORMAL AND INFORMAL LIVING AREAS ON BOTH LEVELS, FIVE SPACIOUS BEDROOMS, A HOME OFFICE AND THREE BATHROOMS. THE OPEN PLAN KITCHEN HAS BEEN IDEALLY POSITIONED TO SERVICE ALL MEAL AREAS WITH NEW MIELE APPLIANCES, HAND-CRAFTED CAESARSTONE SURFACES AND SOLID TIMBER CABINETRY. FURTHER QUALITY FEATURES INCLUDE PLANTATION SHUTTERS AND SCREENS TO UTILISE THE CROSS VENTILATION OF THE HOME, A SPACIOUS INTERNAL LAUNDRY WITH BUILT-IN STORAGE, A DOUBLE GARAGE WITH REMOTE GATE, AIR-CONDITIONING, A MONITORED ALARM SYSTEM AND INTERCOM. OUTSIDE, THE GENEROUSLY PROPORTIONED 727SQM LOT IS FULLY FENCED AND BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED, OFFERING PRIVATE AND PEACEFUL GROUNDS, ESTABLISHED GARDENS AND A LARGE LAWN AREA THAT WOULD EASILY INCORPORATE A POOL IF DESIRED. THE PROPERTY IS AN IDYLLIC SHORT WALK TO THE RAIL, NUMEROUS PARKS, SPORTING FIELDS AND THE BRISBANE RIVER. IT IS ALSO IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SHOPS, CAFES AND A HOST OF QUALITY PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS (INCLUDING ST AIDANS, ST PETERS, BRISBANE BOYS COLLEGE AND GRACEVILLE STATE SCHOOL). ADDITIONALLY IT IS ONLY SEVEN KILOMETRES FROM THE BRISBANE CBD WITH PUBLIC TRANSPORT WITHIN A SHORT, FLAT, EASY WALK. THIS IS A RARELY AVAILABLE QUINTESSENTIAL QUEENSLANDER PRIVATELY AND PRIMELY SITUATED IN RIGHTLY FAMOUS TREE-LINED LAUREL AVENUE, A GRAND HOME THAT OFFERS AN UNPARALLELED BLEND OF CLASS AND LIVABILITY. 2011233876
The size of Chelmer is approximately 1.8 square kilometres. It has 8 parks covering nearly 10.6% of total area. The population of Chelmer in 2016 was 2998 people. By 2021 the population was 3325 showing a population growth of 10.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Chelmer is 10-19 years. Households in Chelmer are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Chelmer work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 82.00% of the homes in Chelmer were owner-occupied compared with 78.30% in 2016.
Chelmer has 1,210 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Chelmer have seen a 59.80% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 124.18% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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