11 Palm Avenue

Sandgate QLD 4017

A stone's throw from Eagle Terrace, fresh air and elevation are an uplifting and enduring facet of this home that makes living in it feel like you are walking on air. Entering from the street, you will note the soaring under-croft that will facilitate future renovations. The first floor's enviable 256sqm floorplate and three-metre ceilings means that the home is perfectly positioned for luxury additions, with the size and space in most new builds paling in comparison. And, with Council approval, there is the added potential to build up and access 360 views of the Bay and surrounding suburbs.

Inside, the timeless character of the pre-war home is enhanced by the immaculate care that the current owners have shown to the property. An enclosed, wrap-around veranda extends the living spaces within the home joining three corners of the residence and surrounding a spacious lounge/ living area that finishes at a renovated kitchen, which leads on to the dining room. High ceilings throughout create stunning and expansive airconditioned spaces. The VJ walls add the perfect touch of charm, while the ornate, decorative breezeways that adorn many of the doorways and the timber flooring are other reminders of a bygone era.

The modern addition of a large master bedroom that completes this suite of rooms is enhanced by an adjoining dressing room that could serve as a nursery, study, or ensuite, or be repurposed as the perfect parent's retreat. The adjacent private rear deck is a lovely al fresco area that overlooks established gardens with stairs down to a roomy laundry and a cool and breezy carport with generous storage spaces.

The three bedrooms could seamlessly become five should the canny buyer decide to utilise the sleepouts that currently serve as studies. These spaces are particularly appealing in a post-Covid, work-from-home world in which discreet living and working spaces are essential, while the core of the home offers the benefits of cosy, communal living.

And, as if all these features aren't enough, independent access to the property from Stephensen Street make it ideal for the business-minded investor interested in developing part of the large and picturesque backyard as an Airbnb opportunity.

Property features:

Just a few doors from Eagle Terrace and the Bay
Lovely street facade - timeless Queenslander charm
Perfectly positioned in the heart of all the Shorncliffe/ Sandgate district has to offer, including proximity to schools, cafes, transport, and the Sandgate shopping precinct, and away from the traffic and sea-spray of Eagle Terrace
Property sits on two lots and two titles
Gently sloping 855sqm block
Rear-lane access off Stephensen Street
Above legal height beneath - perfect renovation potential
Large primary living and lounge area
Separate dining room
3.2m high ceilings through the airconditioned living area and master bedroom
Enclosed wrap-around veranda offers extended living spaces with a beautiful eastern aspect
Renovated, rustic country-style kitchen with Corian benchtops
SMEG gas cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, and Electrolux oven
Three spacious bedrooms, which would become five should the new owners wish to utilise the sleepouts; master with dressing area
Generous skylight enhances the natural light in the third bedroom
Light and airy bathroom with bath and brass fixtures
Timber floorboards, high ceilings, ornate breezeways
Large, covered rear deck
Lush gardens
Large carport with built-in laundry and ample undercover storage
Owned by a succession of families who have cherished the home and contributed to its warm and welcoming atmosphere
Generous breathing space from homes either side and commanding street presence when approached from Agnes Street
Amazing neighbours and a quiet, safe neighbourhood