Families are falling in love with this home

A TIGHTLY held Queenslander in one of Brisbane’s finest family pockets will go to auction on Saturday, April 13 at midday.

‘Shalimar’, a renovated 1920s character home at 11 Eblin Drive, Hamilton has only had three owners, including Brad and Andrea Emmerson who have held the property for almost 20 years.

Their renewed push to sell is motivated by a desire to downsize.

“One family lived here for 70 years, before selling to a buyer who only owned it for six months before we purchased the home,” Mr Emmerson said.

“We completed a total renovation but it essentially still looks like the original house.”

The Emmersons raised the property, building in a third level underneath which includes a home theatre, four-car garage, multi-purpose room/gym, wine cellar and ample storage space.

It took the couple around a year, which involved them living onsite with a small child and a baby on the way.

“Everything we did during the renovation focused on making the home family-friendly,” Mr Emmerson said.

“My wife was very big on the kitchen and family area, backyard, pool and office. You can see everything from the kitchen sink which is important with children.”

With a 660sq m floorplan, the home also includes multiple living and entertaining areas, as well as five spacious bedrooms.

A phenomenal layout for any family, its grand scale does not compromise on functionality with a great indoor/outdoor integration between the kitchen to the large deck, tree-framed backyard, and pool.

A master retreat occupies the whole top floor with ensuite, dual walk-in robes, a separate living room, fireplace, and private deck.

The north-facing property is just 5kms from Brisbane’s CBD, 9kms from Brisbane Airport and within a short walk of Ascot State School and St Margaret's Anglican Girls School.

“It’s such a fantastic area to raise a family,” Mr Emmerson said.

“The schools and public transport are close enough to walk to. It’s so private as well as the property is surrounded by other large homes with plenty of land.”

Ray White New Farm’s Tom Lyne and Matt Lancashire are managing the auction campaign of this beautiful family home.

“It’s in the golden triangle of Hamilton/Ascot,” Mr Lyne said.

“The level of detail is to such a high standard that nothing needs to be done to the property. The hardest decision the buyer will have once they move in is deciding who to invite over for the first barbecue.”

Mr Lyne said the majority of interest had come from couples with young children searching for an ideal family base for the next 10 to 15 years.

FEATURES:

• Substantial 1,123sq m north-facing site, 26.5m frontage, with 660sq m under roof living
• Five large bedrooms inc master with retreat/nursery, fireplace, ensuite, dual WIR and deck
• Home theatre with wet bar, kitchenette and 1000 bottle temperature-controlled wine cellar
• Gourmet kitchen with outdoor kitchen with built-in BBQ overlooking yard
• Solar-heated and salt chlorinated pool, mature hedging and landscaped gardens
• Secure four-car garaging
• 5kW solar system with 20 solar panels, ducted air-conditioning throughout all levels
• 5kms to CBD, 9kms to airport, walking distance to Ascot State School and St Margaret's

This home is one of Hamilton's finest and will be going to Auction on Saturday the 13th of April at 12:00pm, onsite if not SOLD prior.