TAKE STAIRWAY TO HEAVENLY HOME
AN ANNANDALE mansion with a price tag almost as steep as its main staircase is on the market in Townsville for a cool $2.4 million, boasting its own lift and waterfall.
The owner of the property at 3 Fairlight Crescent in Annandale, who wanted to remain anonymous, purchased this architect-designed house about seven years ago to be a family retreat that he could also work out of.
“The initial idea was to work out of the house but that ended up changing for a few reasons,” the owner said.
“The lift takes you up to a number of private spaces that can be used as offices, otherwise you can configure them however you like.
“There are water views from majority of the rooms and the open layout of the house creates a magnificent breeze.”
Spread over three levels, spanning almost 1000sq m under roof, the house has six bedrooms and overlooks the Ross River.
“The only reason I’m selling is to downsize,” the owner said.
“There used to be seven people living here but I don’t need that much space any more. The house has been designed for dual living so two families could live here.”
The top level of the house features a master suite that occupies the entire top floor and an ensuite with a curved glass feature wall and spa.
There are also dual studies, a private lounge and huge walk-in robes on the same level.
Downstairs is fully selfcontained with a second wellappointed kitchen and openplan living area.
There are also two large bedrooms, which both feature ensuites and robes, plus a separate wing of the house, which features an additional two bedrooms, family bathroom and open play room.
REMAX Excellence agent Michele Hyde, who is marketing the million-dollar home, said now was the perfect time for buyers to snap up the property.
“I truly believe we are coming out of a doldrum in Townsville’s real estate market and there’s a lot of indicators to suggest that the market will soon return to more realistic prices,” Ms Hyde said.
“We don’t see a lot of homes … in Townsville that are this large in size but over the years Annadale has definitely come to be a suburb with quite a lot of high-end properties.
“I think this home will be purchased by a discerning buyer who appreciates classic design and beautiful finishes.”