33 & 33A COLLINGWOOD ROAD, BIRKDALE
Two house for sale – classy two-level homes in such a quiet and friendly location. A versatile layout offers options as a dual occupancy investment property, “live-in” investors. or can be used for professionals wanting a dedicated home office. Enter through the covered portico and long foyer, bringing you into the large open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. The sizeable kitchen has sleek bench-space for prepping even the biggest of dinners, while storage is no problem with a useful walk-in-pantry. The large, open-plan living/dining area boasts chic stone tiling, modern comforts such as air-conditioning and ceiling fans, and all bathed in plenty of natural light.
Three spacious bedrooms are situated off the living area. Each bedroom offers a pleasant neutral palette, ceiling-fans to keep cool and big built-in wardrobes. The Master bedroom also benefits from a full en-suite, and direct access to the garden. The other two bedrooms are serviced by a big family bathroom with full bathtub and shower over. From the living room a set of sliding-doors take you out to the pristine rear garden. This is a quiet and private space, offering a lush, flat lawn, cascading Jacaranda tree, and all fully-fenced for peace of mind. At the front of the house is a single lock-up garage with internal access from the ground level.
The upper level offers another relaxing living-space with the comfort of air-conditioning to keep cool all year round; and it also boasts a kitchen area that's great for those wanting to entertain with plenty of storage and bench top space. The well-proportioned balcony off the living area is also a great place to unwind with a coffee or glass of wine. There are two spacious bedrooms on this level – each a good size, with built-in wardrobes. This upper level has its own entrance independent of the rest of the house, leading on to the single lock-up garage and laundry under the stairs. Previously tenanted at $550 per week, this is a great opportunity to bring in a strong rental income. With a current (periodic) tenancy on the ground floor., this space gives a great return on investment totalling $1,200 per week, per house.
Ideally positioned in a peaceful suburb, the water is so close by - the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron is just 15 minutes away along with a major Jetty for island hopping. Birkdale offers an ideal family lifestyle, minutes from the water and promenade walk by the water. It is just a five minute walk to the train, bus services and shopping complex. Brisbane CBD is accessible by train or a 30-minute drive. One of the four primary hospitals (Redlands Hospital) is only a 15 minute drive. The property is in the catchment for well-respected Birkdale State school and Wellington SHS, and is within easy reach of several award winning private schools (Ormiston College and Sheldon College). The official Olympic Games waterpark has started construction and is only a 10 minute walk from your door. With both the water and a myriad of bushwalking options close by, you'll love the relaxed, outdoor lifestyle right on your doorstep. With great rental returns and the likelihood of solid capital growth this versatile property is a "set-and-forget" investors dream.