* Stately and elevated presence with a leafy mountain outlook
* Large airy rooms, high ceilings, fireplace, stained glass windows
* Two levels with separate entrances, perfect for intergenerational living
* Wonderful inner-city location, close to schools, shops and public transport
Built in the 1880s, "Crewe Villa" is a beautifully restored and renovated Colonial home ready and waiting for a new generation to live, work and play in its spacious surrounds. Historical number 31 may be however, it has been carefully updated to suit the needs of the 21st century; seamlessly incorporating its traditional charms with modern living.
The rare and highly-prized Colonial character features of this home include soaring ceilings, fretwork, arches and traditional trims, timber and VJ construction, two Victorian fireplaces, French doors, and two sweeping rear verandas.
Once through the front door, the central hallway leads you through the length of the home and draws your attention out to the spectacular views over Mt. Coot-tha. The front of the home contains the separate dining and living rooms, which is perfect for families who like to entertain or who value separation of living and privacy.
Leading on from the internal dining room is the galley kitchen which features extra-long bench space, sleek cabinetry, stone benchtops and a quality European 900mm freestanding stove. The kitchen also connects out onto the elevated timber deck, which is terrific for summer dining, relaxed weekend living or for overseeing what's happening in the expansive grassed yard below. Upstairs also includes two large and airy bedrooms and the family bathroom with a stunning claw-foot bathtub.
Downstairs you'll find a fully self-contained level with its own private entrance, two additional bedrooms, the second bathroom and a wonderful second kitchen- which stands ready to service the sizeable open-plan living and dining area and covered patio outside. This versatile level is ideal for guests, older children or even as a short-term rental as there is a lockable internal door that separates the two levels.
Other features of this grand property include a fully-fenced yard, reverse cycle air-conditioning, loads of storage space- including hidden storage space in the attic and two car undercover accommodation.
All of this and more is situated on a large 544sqm tree-scaped block, close to vibrant, community-focused cafes, the Red Hill Cinemas, Forage Pantry Provisions, prestigious State and Private Schools and the City itself. Not to mention the 2 minute walking proximity of multi-award-winning salons, physio's, skin clinics, remedial massage clinics. the So call Judi or Michael today- before you miss out.
