This tri-level, award-winning home sits on a private, elevated corner block in the original McDowall estate. Situated just one block from the bushland walking tracks of the Raven St Reserve on one side and the Chermside Hills on the other, it offers both true peace and quiet and direct and easy access to the city. Public transport, several shopping centres, and primary and secondary schools (both state and private) are all close by. The homes first level includes a formal entry with indoor garden, a two-car garage, built-in storage, and a utility room (currently used as a home office). The second level comprises the living areasincluding a galley kitchen, a family room, and a separate lounge/dining rooma large laundry, a Swedish sauna, and a bathroom that services the adjacent pool area. The three third-level bedrooms share a large family bathroom. The homes carefully conceived design (with all downstairs rooms opening onto the outdoor patio and pool area, and all upstairs bedrooms opening onto a north-easterly facing veranda) makes for relaxed living and entertaining. The soaring cathedral ceilings and skylights are a striking architectural feature, while the original brick and timber features provide both warmth and character. Unusual features include: striking exterior architectural appeal sauna indoor garden large sunken bath soaring cathedral ceilings Extra features include: two-street access large in-ground pool full security Vacumaid system laundry chute two fireplaces This is a striking, one-off home, much admired by all who enter it.