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49 Reading Street,
Paddington 4064, Queensland

7 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
4 car spaces
1,634m² land size
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Property details

Governess

An iconic Brisbane home, sharing the same vantage point as Government House, has re-entered the market with the most inspirational DA-approved redesign by the award-winning team at GRAYA. This quintessential 1860s Queenslander presents in grand original glory, on a sprawling 1634sqm north-facing parcel of coveted land with sweeping views across Brisbane's CBD.

It's innovative evolution will see a sophisticated extension complement the irreplaceable character facade, with a soaring curved staircase linking a lobby to the rooftop entertaining. This Brisbane beauty will be reborn with the likes of a cinema, workshop, wine cellar, gymnasium, pool with built-in daybed, spa, steam room and sublime indoor/outdoor entertaining.

Only 3kms from the CBD, and a short walk to popular cafes and boutiques lining Latrobe Terrace and Rosalie Village, 'The Governess' offers but is not limited to;

- 1860s Queenslander, north-facing on 1634sqm, sweeping views
- French doors, masonry chimneys, iron balustrade, intricate fretwork
- DA-approved plans by the award-winning GRAYA team
- An innovative tri-level design linked by a curved staircase
- Relaxed indoor/outdoor entertaining with rooftop terrace
- Five bedrooms including self-contained guest accommodation
- Lift, Miele appliances, custom cabinetry, skylight void
- Sashless double-hung windows, archways, pivot door
- Gatehouse, feature planting and sunken outdoor lounge
- Freshwater swimming pool system, built-in daybed, spa
- Secure garaging with charging outlet and landscape storage
- Video intercom, motion sensor lights, 46,000 litre water tank
- Milton SS and Kelvin Grove State College catchment
- Walk to Rosalie Village and Latrobe Terrace's cafe precinct

For Sale via By Negotiation.

To obtain further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact Matt Lancashire on 0416 476 480 or Josh Brown on 0403 139 397.

To obtain a copy of the Information Memorandum or to arrange an inspection, please contact Matt Lancashire and Josh Brown.

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School catchments

  • Rainworth State School Primary Prep-6 Government 0.83km
  • Milton State School Primary Prep-6 Government 0.94km
  • Ithaca Creek State School Primary Prep-6 Government 1.2km
  • St Joseph's School Primary Prep-6 Catholic 1.2km
  • St Finbarr's School Primary Prep-6 Catholic 1.8km

Nearest schools, measured in a straight line from the property. Provided as a guide only; check catchment and enrolment eligibility with the school. School data © ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.


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