This colonial Queenslander in Coorparoo is adorable from the front and impressive at the back with a rear extension to add much wanted space. The house was sold in 2016 for an impressive $2,650,000. It is not for sale now.
Isn’t the front exterior adorable? It is on a battle-axe block, which means that the block is tucked away behind other properties. Access to the house is via a long driveway. When my husband and I bought our first home, we put an offer in on a house that was on a battle-axe block. Although the house was already under offer, we loved the privacy and quietness that it offered, even though the house was old and needed lots of work. I was really disappointed when the house went unconditional.
I’m not sure that I would live on a battle-axe block nowadays though. It feels like it really misses the street appeal. Although look at this view of this Coorparoo house from the front. It’s a cutie.
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Close up shows the gorgeous roof line and the ornate verandah brackets and the glass side panels in the door frame. It is beautiful.
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Outdoor entertaining is a breeze as there are two verandahs.
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The backyard shows off the extension and is very private.
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Inside, the decor and furnishings need some sprucing up, including a change out of the carpet. I would love to see wooden floorboards in this room with the white walls and that brick wall.
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Again, update the curtains and carpets and this room would be a delight.
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If this was my house I would change the kitchen into something lighter and more modern.
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Finally, there is a sauna that looks out onto the pool.
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Details
The house was sold by James Curtain of Place for $2,650,000. The real estate listing can be found here.
