17 Blackwood Road Salisbury has been tastefully transformed, influenced by Billy Lam Architects, from a charming Queenslander Cottage to a timeless home of lasting beauty.

All character has been retained with the upper level cottage, enhancing the street appeal while giving a wonderful sense of warmth with modern finishing touches, and a fastidious attention to detail, tying the two levels together.

A widened entry foyer, tall ceilings and a neutral colour scheme delivers a fantastic sense of space from the front door, right through to the backyard, drawing your attention to the foliage and undercover outdoor living spaces.

As you enter the home, your attention is drawn throughout the ground floor living spaces, framed by a beautiful timber opening stepping down to a split level, open plan and air-conditioned kitchen, lounge and dining space, with soaring ceilings, bespoke cabinetry in the living space, tasteful black feature lighting, ceilings fans and finishes.

The kitchen has been designed with a modern family in mind – no expense has been spared with a high quality fit-out and SMEG appliances… the oven is fit for a king; a 1200mm six burner gas cooktop, perfect for entertaining envious guests. The layout of fridge, oven and sink are functional, with an added bonus of masses of storage, and a huge amount of bench space with a large, central island bench. A ‘butlers nook’ adjacent to a family sized pantry helps in keeping appliances and larger items hidden from view, maximising bench food prep area.

Large timber sliding doors add to the grand scale of the interior space, maximising the living space, spreading to the undercover timber decking, which steps down to a level, grassed backyard.

The fourth bedroom, and third full bathroom complete the lower level; the bathroom is perfectly functional, positioned away from the kitchen and living spaces, and has dual access through to the bedroom, to double as a guest bedroom ensuite.

A full internal laundry has been cleverly designed to make the mundane task of washing clothes easier with plenty of cupboard space and direct access out to the side of the home where the clothes line belongs; even this space has been thought of to include outdoor downlights to illuminate the space.

The upstairs level of the home oozes character and charm… the pre 1911 cottage was relocated to Salisbury from Brisbane’s Inner city suburb of Milton and has been given a second lease on life, lovingly restored and transformed into a bespoke family home. There is a second living space; somewhere for the kids to escape to as you entertain guests on the deck, three bedrooms, each with built-in robes, blinds and ceiling fans, serviced by a central, second main bathroom with full-size bath as well as a shower. The master suite is air-conditioned and has a modern walk-through robe and its own ensuite, again with bespoke cabinetry, ‘his and her’ basins and quality fittings. A front deck or veranda provides you parents with an escape of your own; somewhere to sit peacefully with your morning coffee.

Discover the secret of inner-city living; contact Nick Bowen or Robyn Kennedy today to arrange your own private inspection.