With a history dating back to the beginnings of Bundaberg, this elegant Queenslander was built around 1898 and is a timeless statement of classic Queensland style in today’s modern world.
With it magnificent Fig Trees, marvelled at all who pass the property, the home is elegantly positioned on a sprawling 5214 square metre home site at 173 Bargara Road, Kalkie.

Right on the edge of the thriving City of Bundaberg and close to all amenities and primary and high schools (particularly St Luke’s Anglican School), the location is conveniently placed between city and the coast. Handcrafted by the best of tradesman in the late 1800′s and thoughtfully refurbished through it’s life, the home stands a proud example of a Bundaberg colonial home now meeting todays modern lifestyle.

Bundaberg is a strong regional Queensland City just four hours drive north from Brisbane and is the gateway to the Sothern Great Barrier Reef and is on the Coral Sea at the northern tip of Fraser Island.

Welcoming you to the property are the front gardens sheltered by the magnificent 120 year old Fig Trees and guiding you to the front butterfly stairs leading you up to the wide, wrap-around verandahs on three side of the home. The verandah is an integral part of the house and is an essential part of the Queenslander way of life perfect for that afternoon nap or reading your favourite book. The home is fully insulated, well positioned and designed to catch the cool prevailing breezes.

Reminiscent of grand days of yesteryear, the front entrance hall opens into the heart of the home where you marvel at the pleasure of the timber works and discovery of the floor-plan and 12-foot ceilings.
Room features include:
* Large first, large second and third bedrooms,
* Comfortable office overlooking pool and gardens,
* Grand dining room and elegant lounge room opening onto the verandah. (you can just imagine entertaining in this grand home)
* Up the internal stairs to the mysterious attic which is a great additional living/guest space. Double glazed openable skylights allow light and air flow. There is additional storage here under the roof line.
* An exceptional new kitchen has been installed and features beautiful Kwilla timber and an amazing $5000 dollar self-cleaning 5 burner gas stove Falcon oven imported from Britain.
* The main bathroom has a separate powder/dressing room,

An informal living air-conditioned space connects the rear guest’s quarters which could be the Master Bedroom Suite or a Granny Flat. This area includes a generous private deck area overlooking the surrounding fragrant and vibrant gardens. Nestled amongst the sprawling gardens is the swimming pool and deck positioned unobtrusively on a privately landscaped setting. Under the home is concreted and has good headroom. Plenty of storage with a lockable storage room and parking for four cars.

Bevelled and lead-light glass features, picture rails, polished timber floors, decorative balustrades and ornamental woodwork contribute to the home’s heritage charm.

AND gardens gardens gardens WITH a fabulous African Sausage Tree, Flame tree, Tahitian lime, Rose Apple, Angel Trumpet, Peppercorn, Bush lemon, Hedges Mock Orange, Eureka lemon, 2 x large avocados, Liquid amber x 2, Triangular palm, Jacaranda, Gidanji tree, Bismark palm, Black sapote choc pudding fruit, Mulberry, Turkey Fig, Kaffir lime, Custard Apple , Spider lilies, Climbing frangipani, Poinciana, White sapote, the quintessential Mango Tree and Native gardenia just to name some of the trees and schrubs.

Adding to the mystery of the heritage of the home a 20 metre well and functioning 2 mega litre bore in the rear yard. The gardens area maintained by irrigation installed to all areas of the garden serviced by the bore
The home’s current layout is complemented by:
* Fans throughout.
* Combustion heater
* 95% gutter guards
* Solar – 4.5k Solar energy
* 5000 L water tank
The property could be perfectly suited to a professional’s practice, function centre or bed and breakfast guest house operation (STCA).

To inspect this property, please note the advertised Property Showings with any queries exclusively directed to Le-Anne Allan – your Exclusive Richardson and Wrench Bargara Beach Agency today on 0417-775718 today.
At a Glance:
Bedrooms: 4
Living Areas: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Toilets: 2
Car parking: 4
Land Size: 5214 square metres
Built: Circa 1898
Rates: $2,680 per half year approx.
Age: 119 years (approx.)

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