Charming Inner-City Home in Highgate Hill with Exceptional Potential to Expand
Perfectly positioned in a quiet no-through street in Highgate Hill, this charming character home presents an exceptional opportunity to secure a blue-chip inner-city lifestyle with exciting future potential.
Rich in original features, the home showcases high ceilings, VJ walls and polished timber floors, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The generous floor plan offers open-plan living and dining, flowing seamlessly to a modern kitchen complete with gas cooking and ample storage. At the rear, a covered deck overlooks the fenced backyard - ideal for entertaining or relaxing.
Accommodation includes three bedrooms plus a sunroom, serviced by a central bathroom, while secure garaging and additional storage add to the home's practicality. Set on a low-maintenance 405m² allotment, the property offers comfortable living as is, with the added benefit of being currently leased at $740 per week.
What truly sets this property apart is the extensive design work already undertaken to explore raising the home and building underneath. Previous plans progressed through council (now lapsed), highlighting the strong potential to significantly expand and add value (STCA). Whether you're looking to create a larger family residence or maximise investment potential, much of the groundwork has already been done.
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3 bedrooms plus sunroom, 1 bathroomOpen-plan living and diningCovered rear deck overlooking fenced backyardSecure garaging with additional storage405m² low-maintenance blockStrong proven potential to raise, extend and build underneath (STCA)Currently leased at $740 per weekWithin the Brisbane State High School catchment
Mabel Street offers a true lifestyle location, with South Bank Parklands, the cultural precinct and vibrant dining options all within walking distance. The cafés and restaurants of Boundary Street and Hardgrave Road are just moments away, while the Brisbane CBD is less than 2km from your doorstep.
Surrounded by some of Brisbane's most sought-after schools including West End State School, St Ita's, Brisbane State High, St Laurence's and Somerville House, this is an opportunity to secure a premium inner-city address with both immediate appeal and outstanding future potential.
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