The chances of finding a double level house, located in Townsville’s premier lifestyle suburb, just one street from the city’s internationally acclaimed leisure precinct, The Strand, and with the potential to be everything a buyer wants, might seem remote.

But this modified old Queenslander beauty, which retains many of its original early 20th century architectural features such as two metre ceilings, an original internal archway, French doors opening onto the traditional front verandah, tongue and groove walls and polished floors on the upper level, fits the bill perfectly.

Old Queenslanders are infinitely adaptable so while the basic upstairs configuration is that of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, spacious open plan kitchen/living area, huge back deck overlooking a palm-fringed in-ground pool and front verandah, the room adjacent to the built-in main bedroom this contains the original old wood stove alcove now conveniently used for storage – could double as a nursery, study or parent’s retreat while the open plan living space lends itself to any number of lounge/dining/family room possibilities.

This level is fanned and air conditioned throughout and partially insect screened while the sleek, modern galley kitchen is equipped with all mod cons. Additional features include timber venetians throughout, the extensive use of natural timber finishes and four skylights.

Access to the equally flexible ground level is by external steps as well as an internal staircase, making this house also suitable for semi dual occupancy, for example, as a grandparents’ or perhaps teenage children’s living space.

It compromises two bedrooms; bathroom; mini-kitchen and cupboards; cool tiled floor; airconditioning built in storage; and a supersize main/all purpose area leading out to the pool and paved, below deck outdoor eating or general purpose area.

An overhead projector facing a wide screen’ wall makes it a great media room as well as an ideal party/entertaining space.

The options and configurations of this adaptable, legal height property with great street appeal are numerous. It will function superbly as a family home, an entertainer’s delight or a combination of both while blending old Queenslander charm with modern day convenience in one of Townsville’s most prestigious suburbs.