Commanding a majestic street presence, in an enviable and highly coveted blue ribbon location, this timeless Queenslander stands proudly on a beautiful 810m2 block and represents bayside family living at its finest. Retaining the original charm of its graceful era, with modern enhancements for family comfort, this picture-perfect 3 bedroom character home offers a practical, family-friendly layout, with opportunity for further extension and development if so desired. Ideally located only a short stroll from the beautiful foreshore, Manly train station, and minutes from quality private schools, this grand residence is perfectly positioned to take advantage of all that a relaxed bayside lifestyle offers. Pretty batwing doors greet you on entry to the sweeping wrap-around verandah. A fresh light palette and high ceilings draw you into the spacious, light and bright living space, featuring VJ walls and traditional decorative fretwork and archways. Original leadlight French doors and louvred windows open the home up to an abundance of light, and invite in the beautiful bay breezes. Open-plan living is set around a pretty Hamptons-style kitchen which boasts stone bench tops, designer pendant lighting and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen and living spaces flow effortlessly through French doors to an expansive undercover entertaining deck which runs the full width of the home. With an abundance of room to dine, lounge and entertain, this beautiful breezy alfresco space offers glimpses of the bay and a serene outlook over the lush gardens below. Ascend a staircase to enjoy never to be built out panoramic views from the expansive 3rd level observation deck. Entertain friends and family as the sun sets, or start your day enjoying the sunrise over beautiful Moreton Bay. Panoramic views for miles! They take your breath away! 3 spacious built-in bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom, with clawfoot bath and separate toilet. The master retreat features a modern ensuite and a versatile light-filled sitting room, that could be used as a separate study, nursery or dressing room. The lowest level of the home offers a 2 car garage, ample storage and room for a workshop. At legal height, this level provides the opportunity for further development … extra living, bedrooms, even another entertaining deck for future lifestyle needs. The laundry is also located on this level and features an extra toilet and shower. Features Include: • Renovated 1920’s character Queenslander • Traditional features: high ceilings, decorative fretwork, timber floors, VJ walls, leadlight windows • Open plan living spaces, flowing to a large, undercover entertaining deck • Third level entertaining terrace and viewing deck with panoramic views of Moreton Bay • Hamptons-style kitchen with designer pendant lighting, stone benchtops, 5 burner gas cooktop, Miele dishwasher • 3 generously-sized built-in bedrooms, with 2 front bedrooms opening through French doors onto the wrap around front verandah • Master with ensuite, large built-in robes and separate sitting room/study/nursery • Bathroom with clawfoot bath and separate toilet • Remote garage with ample storage, and laundry with toilet and shower • Minutes to the esplanade, Manly train station and Manly village This fine residence boasts a highly sought after position in one of Brisbane's best lifestyle destinations, and is just moments from the Wynnum/Manly foreshore and mere walking distance to Manly train station and local bus services into the Brisbane CBD. This property is located in the highly coveted Manly State School catchment and is in close proximity to some of Brisbane's finest public and private schools: Guardian Angels, Iona College and Moreton Bay Boys & Girls Colleges. Spend your weekends, coffee in hand, enjoying the local markets, or leave the car at home and head to one of the many alfresco restaurants and cafes in Manly Village. A beautiful quiet street, a charming character home and one of the best locations in Wynnum … you can’t ask for more!