Breakfast at Audrey's...attend our brunchtime launch event & open home this weekend!

Universally revered as a Hollywood icon and representing a golden era of grace and style, Audrey Hepburn's famous turn in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' captured all the romance, aspiration and longing of a life filled with luxury and glamour as represented by a certain famed Fifth Avenue jewellery store.<br/><br/>Yet, forget Fifth Avenue, for instead when it comes to Brisbane's prime real estate, the inner-eastern suburb of Coorparoo has long enjoyed similar associations with affluence, aspiration and class. With its grand character homes on generous block sizes, a combination of old world charm and sophisticated modern development continues to ensure blue-chip real estate here is as highly sought after as the contents of those little blue Tiffany bags.<br/><br/>Thus, when a one-of-a-kind family residence arrives to market in an ideal pocket of this esteemed neighbourhood, one is given cause to marvel at a rare and shining jewel not expected to last long. Indeed, bearing all the hallmarks of beauty, grace and charm as did the style icon with which this stunning home shares its name, 'Audrey' is a residence that recalls the character and charm of a bygone era while simultaneously establishing itself as a thoroughly modern family abode. <br/><br/><br/>THE RESIDENCE<br/><br/>An incredible home of grand proportions, a lengthy renovation has transformed this 1920s character Queenslander, almost quadrupling it's substantial original size. Boasting over 500m2 of sophisticated indoor and outdoor living, this home's greatest value for families can be measured in equal parts by its 908m2 block size and huge rear yard space, as well as the fact it boasts 6 bedrooms in addition to multiple study, leisure and living spaces, with each room generously proportioned and sophisticatedly styled.<br/><br/>The home's upper level has seen the original floorplan reconfigured to comprise 3 generously proportioned bedrooms attended by a large, central lounge room. An enclosed front sunroom also provides a blank canvas of sorts where you can let your imagination run free as to how best to utilise this tiled bonus space. <br/><br/>With the largest of these 3 bedrooms separated from the others and boasting a walk in robe and ensuite, this second master doubles as an ideal grandparent or teenage retreat. Meanwhile, the home's right-hand wing sees a family bathroom and separate powder room conveniently located alongside a sun-filled study or library, before progressing through French doors to yet another multi-purpose room. Currently styled as a younger child's quarters, the separation of this space lends itself perfectly for use as a nursery, games or playroom, capturing glorious morning sun and afternoon breeze.<br/><br/>The rear of the home's upper level houses the substantial new extension, a bridge extending alongside a soaring void before conducting you to the privately located master suite. This generous space comfortably accommodates a parents' lounge, well-appointed walk in robe with abundant storage and a huge ensuite with dual vanities and showers, stunning marble feature tiling and a freestanding soak tub enjoying an outlook into a fragrant frangipani tree.<br/><br/>With abundant linen storage strategically placed throughout the home, private and organised family living is made easy on this level, even before you encounter the expansive entertaining spaces that unfold across the home's lower floor.<br/><br/>Downstairs, beyond stunning picture-framed double entry doors, herringbone parquetry flooring deliver you down the hall to the main living spaces, but not before passing by a generously sized office enjoying a leafy outlook and separate access through a set of original French doors.<br/><br/>A privately-located guest bedroom with built-in robe is ideally positioned alongside a full lower level bathroom with deco-style feature vanity and marble mosaic feature tiles, while a convenient combined laundry / mudroom is accessible from both the internal hall as well as through the fully enclosed triple car garage, once again thoughtfully designed with family requirements in mind.<br/><br/>A cushioned reading nook sits opposite a striking, glass-encased wine cellar, capable of accommodating 300+ bottles with additional room to extend. Beyond, the hall opens up to a grand, open-plan kitchen, living and dining space, with a stunning feature LED pendant gracing the 6m ceilings that soar above a dining room located adjacent to a designer kitchen boasting custom profile cabinets, glorious Bardiglio marble splashback and benchtops and integrated cocktail bar.<br/><br/>A full suite of sleek Miele appliances including dual ovens, concealed rangehood and flexizone induction cooktop as well as an integrated fridge and freezer promise hassle-free food preparation and effortless entertaining, while a generously-sized butler's pantry incorporates banks of open shelves as well as a built-in Miele microwave, second sink, two dishwashers and space for an additional family fridge.<br/><br/>These highly functional spaces then flow seamlessly to a grand family lounge room, while a separate media room is tucked away from these lower-level entertaining spaces - the ideal quiet tipple space or family film retreat.<br/><br/>Wrap-around polished concrete patios flank the internal dining and living spaces, accommodating a range of outdoor living options including open air firepit, poolside reclining, covered dining or drinks beneath the twinkle of overhead string lights. Or, ascend even higher via a spiral stair to discover an expansive roof terrace with built in storage and plumbing provision, a private and unique vantage point from which to watch Brisbane's famed fireworks shows or to take in the profile of the city skyline. <br/><br/><br/>LOCATION & LIFESTYLE<br/><br/>Positioned on a rare 908m2 block in a highly sought after Coorparoo pocket, an incredible elevated and level 20m x 15m backyard provides the ideal theatre for family soccer matches or backyard cricket games. <br/><br/>The home's position also benefits from being located just across a small side street from the much loved open space and playground of Trundle Park, while a short stroll around the corner allows you to collect your morning coffee from Chatsworth Road's famous Rabbit & Co café, with an additional restaurant and retail strip also positioned up a little further on Cavendish Road.<br/><br/>Families will love living almost equidistant between shopping options including Camp Hill Marketplace, IGA Greenslopes and the Coorparoo Square development which also boasts a Dendy Cinema, while a range of sporting clubs offering rugby union, league, soccer, cricket and netball can all be found within 5 minutes drive, ensuring recreational options abound.<br/><br/>Indeed, as one of Brisbane's most tightly held and best connected suburbs, there's a reason families move to Coorparoo and never want to leave, ,with an abundance of quality private and public schools in the area including Villanova and Loreto Colleges, Anglican Church Grammar School and Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary as well as Coorparoo State School and Secondary College and nearby Cavendish Rd State High - a recognised school of excellence in various academic, sporting and musical disciplines. <br/> This location also places residents in close proximity to Mater, Greenslopes and Princess Alexandra hospitals, as well as to a range of public transport options, all while located under 5km from the Brisbane CBD.<br/><br/><br/>A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY<br/><br/>As a home that's all about embracing light, breeze and views, as well as sheer house and land size, Audrey represents a rare opportunity to live the dream by securing a grand house on a huge, rare-sized block in one of Brisbane's best blue-chip suburbs. So, don't be content with daydreaming or simply peering in windows; instead call Sam to discover the aspirational lifestyle awaiting your family here at 'Audrey' - one of Coorparoo's most charming, beautiful, enigmatic and character-filled homes.<br/>