Embracing views across Hamilton Hill, this elegant home in the heart of Clayfield is the epitome of tasteful style and presentation.

Set on 506m², tranquillity and privacy are the keys to living well both inside and out in a home designed to maximise both.

Built in the early 1900s in the style of Paddington character homes, a recent renovation has transformed a once humble Queenslander into three levels of effortless, air conditioned living.

Separate yet flowing formal and informal spaces exude elegance in soft grey, complimented by golden polished floors and crisp white picture rails, architraves and cornices.

Secluded on the upper most level is the ensuited master bedroom, taking in leafy district views from its own private deck and creating a feeling reminiscent of an exclusive bed and breakfast.

Entering the home’s main level of living, guests are greeted by a light-filled formal lounge framed by classic archways in pristine gloss white and featuring a contemporary fireplace.

This lovely room flows into the home’s formal dining room, which has plenty of glorious tongue in groove wall space to display your favourite art work and looks out through huge French doors to the roomy entertaining deck. Two double bedrooms are accessible from this part of the home.

Following on from the dining room, a new building addition encompasses a neatly tucked away galley style kitchen and a sleek informal living area, which also opens out onto the deck. The deck itself is wide and long enough to play host to a sizeable party, and overlooks the sparkling blue pool below.

The lower level is ideal for a guest retreat or home office, featuring a massive bedroom/study and two-car open garage.

Not surprisingly, the home’s elegance continues to its landscaping and surrounds. External stairs lead from the deck to a neat lawned terrace. From here, a grand terracotta stairway descends to a contemporary rectangular swimming pool, replete with paddling ledge for children and wading stools. All of this is fringed by landscaped gardens and swaying palms.

This home is so versatile and liveable it would make a family of four feel at home, cater to the professional couple who have regular guests and love to entertain, or provide the space and privacy needed by those who work from home.

Either way, you had better be quick if you want to be the proud new owner of this elegant hideaway.