34 Kates Street, Morningside, Qld 4170

Gracing 1,619sqm, on a commanding corner position, Hendon is a lovingly and thoughtfully restored Fraser Spencer colonial masterpiece, balancing historical significance with contemporary sophistication. 

A true eastern suburbs landmark, this grand estate is one of the suburbs first properties, owned by Mr Coates, the namesake of Coates Street. 
Offering a legacy of refined living, this early 1900's homestead, is a true generational home, meticulously renovated and refined to capture the grandeur of the era by respected architect Fraser Spencer. 

Elevated, with an expansive 30 metre frontage every expense has been invested into capturing the historic charm and romance of the turn of the century, from the house being virtually rebuilt including sourcing authentic light fittings, French doors, sash windows and intricate leadlight glass. 

The magnificent Wyer and Craw style traditional farmhouse kitchen forms the centrepiece of the home, with an imported farmyard sink sourced from Shaw's 1897, English Tapware, lavish double thickness Carrara Marble and Ilve Chefs Oven. 

The kitchen connects effortlessly to substantial outdoor barbeque, with concertina windows opening to double as a servery linking with the entertainer's veranda which overlooks the pool and formal back garden. 

The renovation sympathetically extends the home's original design, incorporating inlaid mosaic marble tiles across all bathrooms and premium fixtures from Villeroy & Boch and Perrin & Rowe.

The home's traditional features have been honoured including soaring 3.5-metre ceilings, original light fittings, VJ walls, French doors, and intricate leadlight glass, beautifully paired with Carrara marble surfaces that grace the kitchen and bathrooms. American oak floors flow throughout, adding warmth and elegance.

Connected internally by a magnificent sweeping staircase, the lower level enhances indoor-outdoor living with a kitchenette and entertainment lounge opening to an alfresco terrace, resort-style swimming pool, and spa. 

Surrounded by lush gardens adorned with flowering frangipanis and mature mango trees, this outdoor sanctuary offers tranquillity, shade, and space for children or grand-scale events.

The expansive layout includes seven bedrooms, each thoughtfully designed. The primary suite features a lavish walk-in dressing room with glass displays and a marble ensuite equipped with dual vanities and a rainfall shower. The lower level includes a self-contained granny flat, designed to accommodate a live-in parent, au-pair or teenage retreat.

Two additional bathrooms complete the impressive floor plan, one featuring a luxurious freestanding bathtub and a separate powder room.

Dedicated built-in studies on both levels provide practical spaces for work or study, while a separate garden studio offers a retreat for creative pursuits such as art or music or a magnificent children's cubby house, framed by an established mango tree. 

At a glance: 

* Meticulous architectural period restoration by Fraser Spencer. 
* Fully fenced 1,619sqm parcel with automatic gates, security gated entrances 
* Wyer and Craw style traditional farmhouse kitchen, Carrara marble, Miele and Ilve appliances 
* Authentic 3.5 metre ceilings, French doors, premium fixtures and finishes throughout.  
* Tandem garage and secure driveway parking to accommodate up to 6 additional cars off street. 
* Ducted and split-system air-conditioning 
* Intercom entry,  Chubb Security alarm with Back to Base monitoring 
* Seven generous bedrooms across the two levels with two primary bedrooms
* Fully built in granny-flat on the ground floor 
* Multiple living spaces including library, offering complete privacy 
* 15 minutes from Brisbane's CBD 
* Close proximity to prestigious schools 

Residing on a commanding corner parcel, this property presents a piece of Brisbane history only 15 minutes from the CBD. Cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, stores and gyms are mere moments away at Morningside Central and Wynnum Road. You can venture to the neighbouring lifestyle precincts at Hawthorne Road and Oxford Street, Bulimba, featuring the soon-to-be-completed Harris Farm Market and the upcoming Bulimba Barracks development with alfresco riverside dining.

The local parks and playgrounds provide recreation space, you can play matches at Morningside Tennis Centre, and walks await at the Bulimba and Colmslie riverfronts. Bus stops are 65m away, and Morningside train station is 800m away for easy travel. The local childcare is 380m from your door, Morningside State School is 650m away, and children are in excellent proximity to Churchie, Lourdes Hill, Somerville House, Moreton Bay College, Cannon Hill Anglican College and local private primary schools.