Embrace the spirit of DIY with this charming residence that's been a much-loved and happy home for 6 decades. It's now ready for the next generation....

Occupying a peaceful street position within one of the bayside's most well-regarded neighbourhoods, this charming home is perhaps reminiscent of nan's place that you visited as a child.

Presented in original condition yet superbly maintained, the potential here for a cosmetic makeover is exciting! Pull up the carpets, polish the timber floors below, modernise the bathroom ... and reap the rewards!

• first time released for sale in 60 years, only 1 owner
• immaculately presented multi-level residence
• 3 large bedrooms, 1 bathroom with separate toilet
• spacious yet defined living & dining areas
• large kitchen with eat-in space
• internal laundry on lower level
• level back and front yard
• leafy established landscaping
• side access to the rear of the block
• single garage under house plus free-standing external carport
• elevated 610m2 allotment

Whether you're looking to nest or invest, there's plenty of scope here for the savvy purchaser with foresight and flair.

Tho not quite to standard legal height, the ground level utility space offers versatility for configuration as a game's room, sizable home office, hobby room or simply storage; the options for use are endless.

Side access to the rear of the block will be a real value-add for those with campervans, boats and/or recreational vehicles requiring off-street parking. Likewise, it will make for easy-access when installing your new party-sized deck to capture the endless bay breezes which sweep up from nearby Bramble Bay.

Peace and tranquility are in abundance here. Established landscaping and nearby bushland attracts an array of local birdlife creating a sense of being worlds away from the hustle and bustle of everyday routine. Yet convenience is at its prime. Located just moments from the water's edge, a 4 minute drive (or 15 minute bike ride!) will have you enjoying fish'n'chips by the seaside watching dozens of colourful kite surfers chasing that perfect "lift". Vibrant festivals are aplenty on the Sandgate/Brighton foreshore, and local amenities are all just a stone's throw away.

• 1.5kms to tranquil waterfront with walking/cycling tracks, recreational areas & bbq huts
• 1.8kms to Sandgate "Village" CBD with its array of shopping & dining options
• 2.5kms to Sandgate Train Station, 30mins ride to Brisbane City
• 400mtrs-1.3km to multiple well-regarded schools, kindy's & childcare centres
• 150mtrs to well-maintained Council parklands ("Peace Park") with family-friendly facilities
• 3.5kms to prestigious St Patricks Boys College
• 3.5kms to iconic Shorncliffe Pier
• 18kms to domestic & international Airports
• easy access to motorway - both north & south - for weekend escapes
• (distances approximate only)

Ideally located in one of Brighton's most sought-after yet tightly held streets this very special property is surrounded by numerous other homes currently undergoing significant upgrades indicating strong value being injected into the area.

Entry-level buying into the increasingly popular 4017 northern bayside district is becoming more and more rare. Serious house-hunters will know that unrenovated yet well-maintained homes on sizeable blocks are highly sought-after and demand far outweighs supply. You'll need to act fast to avoid disappointment.