NORTH FACING ABSOLUTE RIVERFRONT ON 1211M2
Built with Queensland’s climate and the environment in mind, ‘Wirrabirra’ is a spacious, welcoming residence on a 1211m2 block, with absolute river frontage. From the street, the picture postcard entry leads into a ground-level, classically proportioned colonial hallway complete with chandelier and long carpet runner over wide, polished hardwood boards. From the riverbank, however, this home is an imposing double-storey residence, framed by gardens and stone terraces. Both levels offer ideal entertaining facilities. The huge, fan-cooled upper deck offers ample room for a crowd to eat, relax and watch the world water-ski, paddle or row by. Within easy access is the kitchen, with generous cupboard and pantry space. The warm timber cupboards complement the rich, polished black granite bench tops and gleaming stainless steel range hood and gas cooktop. The sense of space in the lounge and formal dining areas is accentuated by the neutral colour scheme, the high ceilings and views through glass doors. Two ornate chandeliers illuminate the spacious formal dining area and the large lounge, with its large sandstone fireplace for a log or gas fire and inbuilt surround sound.

Downstairs, solid concrete walls and a suspended concrete ceiling soundproof the vast family room. It has a series of oak French doors that open up and fold back to admit unimpeded river views and cooling breezes perfect for riverside entertaining, a music room or trophy, billiards and sporting den. A second large, soundproofed area would serve as a children’s play area, teen retreat or media room with equal ease. The separate home office is equipped with 2 phone lines, high-speed broadband internet access and 2 large windows that admit abundant natural light.

All 4 bedrooms are double size, with woollen carpet, large oak windows and solid oak doors. In the largest of these the master suite tall arched oak windows overlook the river, while there is access through French doors to a large tiled deck. The ensuite bathroom and family bathroom feature marble and quality tapware. An easy maintenance laundry has access to both town and tank water.

Outside, at the rear, 3-tiered gardens lead through a low-maintenance garden to a 10m jetty, lit at night, with roll-on boat storage and deep-water anchorage. There are 2 separate garages, each with its own remote controlled door and a sandstone storage shed with shelving and security door. Visitor parking is available on 2 separate driveways. This 456sqm home is environmentally friendly and climate clever. Facing north, the home’s generous wraparound verandahs provide protection against climate extremes. The 3.3m insulated ceilings with ventilation windows and high pitch roof with hot air extraction tame high summer temperatures, while open windows and doors facilitate airflow. Termimesh protects the sturdy house frame, built to last with 90x45mm treated timber in contrast to the untreated 75x35mm usually specified, while stored tank water is put to regular, practical use. Its exclusive, leafy, riverside location places it far from the hectic pace of city life, even though it is just 14km from Brisbane’s CBD.