38 Stuart Street Bulimba QLD 4171 This exceptional family home, a masterful transformation of what was once a charming cottage, now exudes grand proportions, timeless elegance, and a sophisticated street presence. Meticulously renovated in recent years to the highest standards, it seamlessly blends traditional character with modern functionality, offering the perfect sanctuary for family living. Nestled in one of Bulimba's most coveted streets and overlooking the iconic Memorial Park, this residence is just 200m from the vibrant Oxford Street and 800m from the CityCat terminal, ensuring effortless access to the CBD. The property's fusion of classic charm and contemporary design makes it a true blue-chip offering, ideal for growing families seeking both style and convenience. Behind an automatic gate, the home is introduced by a white picket fence that guides guests to the front door. Inside, a spacious, open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area greets you with abundant natural light and flows seamlessly onto a large covered timber deck via bifold French doors - an entertainer's dream. The farmhouse-style kitchen with an oversized island bench has hard-wearing bamboo floors, high-end fixtures, and a view of the expansive backyard, ideal for children's play or family gatherings, with ample space for a pool. Accommodation is generously spread over two levels. The lower level features an air-conditioned bedroom with a ceiling fan and an adjacent bathroom, suitable for guests. A wonderfully appointed laundry features a Robinhood Ironing module, generous cabinetry and a chute leading from the primary suite. With direct outdoor access this an ideal mudroom entry for school bags. The upper level is dedicated to the private quarters, with three well-sized bedrooms, three bathrooms and a versatile second living area or potential fifth bedroom/office. The two rear rooms open to a large, covered deck, providing an elevated outlook and seamless connection to the outdoors. To the front of the home, the voluminous primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a private deck with park views, an ensuite with a double shower and vanity, and a walk-through wardrobe. Original features such as hoop pine flooring, high ceilings, VJ walls, and French windows are preserved throughout, further enhancing the home's charm and elegant authenticity. The sprawling home offers an abundance of storage throughout, in addition to a double carport and an air-conditioned garage with soaring ceilings, surfboard and bike racks, a built-in workshop bench, and a television mount-a truly enviable "man cave." Meticulously updated and thoughtfully designed, this home boasts an array of modern amenities, including complete rewiring, a Back2Base security system, a 6.6kW solar system, 16kW battery storage, a 5kW Fronius Gen24 inverter, and three-phase power-ensuring both practicality and energy efficiency. Ideally located, this residence is just a short stroll to Oxford Street's cafes, boutiques, Woolworths, cinemas, and within walking distance of Bulimba State School, Bulimba Library, and the CityCat ferry to Teneriffe. The park across the street provides a serene setting for relaxation or outdoor play, while the nearby playground is perfect for younger children. Features: + Fully renovated and extended character home with authentic period charm + Four spacious bedrooms in total, plus a separate upper lounge offers potential fifth bedroom + Primary suite with private deck, park views, double shower ensuite, and walk-through wardrobe + Four bathrooms in total, including an original clawfoot bathtub and hexagonal tiles + Expansive open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area flowing onto a covered outdoor deck + Large covered timber deck on the upper level with an elevated outlook and TV connection + High ceilings, VJ walls, hoop pine flooring upstairs, and French windows + Falcon Professional Dual Fuel Range Cooker with Teppanyaki plate + Farmhouse fluted porcelain kitchen dual-sink and drain plate + Renaissance English mixer tapware + Built-in cabinetry in living room, under-stair storage, upstairs storage + Air-conditioning, ceiling fans, and louvered windows for natural ventilation + Freshly repainted interiors and new blinds throughout + Secure double carport, air-conditioned garage with built-in workbench + Full rewiring, 6.6kW solar system, 16kW battery storage, and Back2Base security + Directly across from Bulimba Memorial Park + 200m to Oxford Street, and walking distance to cafes, shops, and the CityCat ferry.