This 5-bedroom, lowest, brick and tile home on 1058sqm (1/4 acre), is at the high end of a small, quiet cul-de-sac in leafy Shailer Park. Because of the block’s triangular shape, the house appears smaller than it is, when viewed from the street. However, upon entry, it expands into a spacious, light and airy home. It enjoys views, breezes and privacy. It is within easy reach of both public and private schools, sporting facilities, a large shopping complex (The Hyperdome), public transport (buses), and easy access to the M1 motorway (30 mins to Brisbane and 45 mins to the Gold Coast).
The house is 201 sq m, on 1050sqm of land. It includes a 15 sq m single carport/garage, under the main roofline, with plenty of room for the construction of a second carport at the side of the front yard.
The 5 bedrooms are large, the main with ensuite bathroom, and all have built-in wardrobes. There are 3 bathrooms (including the ensuite), with exhaust fans in each.
The lounge has an easterly-facing bay window, while the open plan kitchen/dining room, featuring a 900mm gas stove, is spacious, light and airy.
The rumpus/family room is huge (7mx5m), includes a billiard table (if required), and has direct access to the equally large (6.5mx5.5m) covered entertainment area.
Natural climate control is provided by:
- well-placed doors and windows, allowing for lots of light and cross-ventilation in the home;
- insulation in the roof keeps the home cool in summer and warm in winter;
- the kitchen, dining and family rooms, as well as the patio, have a northerly aspect, making the most of the winter sun.
The large (30sqm) covered patio provides a pleasant all-year-round entertainment area, with views over the Kimberly Plateau ridge.
In addition, a complete roof restoration was carried out 3 years ago.
There is also a concrete basketball pad of 23 sq m (use as is, or would suit a gazebo), a garden shed (9 sq m), and attractive low maintenance landscaping, with drought resistant plantings, as well as a herb garden.
The property is fully fenced and there is concreted side access to the back yard, on both sides.