Looking out to the sparkling Brisbane River and the city skyline beyond, this property invites you to enjoy all the advantages of living in prestigious Laidlaw Parade in East Brisbane. A grand family home with an enviable in-ground swimming pool and fantastic entertainment options, this exceptional residence is a rare find so close to Brisbane's CBD, with the added bonus of a DA for further development. Classically elegant, the home has been tastefully crafted to offer a sense of timeless luxury. Making a brilliant first impression with its character façade and established front gardens, the property also showcases soaring 3.4-metre ceilings, French doors, VJ walls and exquisite timber and tiled floors. Plenty of glass highlight the stunning outlook, while also filling the residence with natural light. The home's upper level is where you will discover a spacious open-plan living and dining area capturing breathtaking water views. Presented with timber bi-fold doors that open to reveal the vista, this sophisticated central space is accompanied by a meals area, a sitting room and a front balcony. An adjoining gourmet kitchen makes relaxing and hosting guests wonderfully simple, displaying a breakfast bar, Stone Italia benchtops and ample cupboard storage. A suite of premium appliances includes an Ilve 1,200-millimetre oven, a four-burner cooktop and a teppanyaki grill, plus a Miele coffee machine, a Qasair exhaust fan and an AEG dishwasher and second oven. Extending the entertainment options, a generous, newly constructed covered rear outdoor area lends itself to unforgettable gatherings and leisurely al fresco meals. Surrounded by lush gardens the space includes a fireplace, wall-mounted television and spacious lounge, all overlooking a glass-framed in-ground swimming pool. Finishing the upper level is a luxurious master bedroom encompassing a charming window-seat and both a walk-in and built-in robe. A stylish ensuite features floor-to-ceiling tiling and dual vanities. There is also a powder room and a large second bedroom with a linked balcony, while a well-appointed main bathroom and three additional bedrooms fitted with built-in robes are situated downstairs. A sizeable second living area adds to the property's appeal and can serve as a functional office or teenagers' retreat. Complete with a secure three car garage and a ground-level laundry, the residence also benefits from an open front patio, concealed rainwater tanks, vast amounts of storage and ducted and split-system air-conditioning. The property has the added value of a DA (Development Approval) to move the existing residence onto one lot and construct a brand-new three-level dwelling on the second lot to maximise future return. Only four kilometres from Brisbane's CBD, this phenomenal residence is also a short walk to the Mowbray Park Ferry Terminal and a plethora of shops and dining options. Bulimba's attractions are nearby, as is the fashionable Howard Smith Wharves precinct. The Woolloongabba hub for the upcoming 2032 Olympics is also just a stone's throw away. This spectacular home is a short walk from Anglican Church Grammar School and in close proximity to Lourdes Hill, All Hallows and St Joseph's Colleges. Falling within the East Brisbane State School and Coorparoo Secondary College catchment areas the central location allows for plenty of public transport options. Do not delay – call to arrange an inspection today. Disclaimer This property is being sold by auction or without a price and therefore a price guide can not be provided. The website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes.