Fancy the feel of a large home but with the convenience of apartment living? A boutique Balmoral property delivers just that in a chic single level apartment offering space, privacy and outdoor living.
And it’s a combination that’s striking a chord with a major demographic of potential buyers.
Located at 1/61 Collings St, the three-bedroom apartment occupies the lower level of an exclusive unit complex and comes complete with its own private lawn and garden, a swimming pool, and sweeping city views.
1/61 Collings Street, Balmoral
The home is surrounded by lush gardens.
1/61 Collings Street, Balmoral
Former Sunshine Coast residents Joe Dicker and Amanda McAleer bought the property six years ago after moving from to Brisbane for a job opportunity.
“Our daughter saw it online, and said you have to have a look,” Mr Dicker said.
“We fell in love straight away and put an offer in the day we saw it.”
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The property has city views.
One of just four apartments in the complex, the property includes an office, wine cellar, private lift to the garage, and a large outdoor entertaining space overlooking the lawn, pool, and city views.
“The thing we love about it is it’s like a house, but without the upkeep,” Mr Dicker said.
“There’s grass for the dog, it’s great for the grandkids who love to come and play and swim
in the pool, but it’s also low-maintenance, so you can lock up and go when you want to.”
Make a splash in the pool.
Not only does the property boast the type of extras found in a conventional house, it also features a functional layout that’s ideal for accommodating guests and entertaining.
“It has doors that open up to a massive 40sq m undercover outdoor entertaining area, so it’s great for entertaining,” Mr Dicker said.
“In fact, we practically live outside.
“It’s also perfect when people stay as the two spare bedrooms are in their own area with their own bathroom and you can close that section off.”
The kitchen.
The property has been renovated in Mr Dicker and Ms McAleer’s time living there, including updates to the kitchen and bathrooms, as well as new carpets and fresh paint.
Set to go to auction on July 18, the residence enjoys an enviable position within walking distance of restaurants, cafes, sporting fields, and Oxford St.
Mr Dicker said the combination of size, low maintenance living and location made the apartment ideal for a range of buyers, and already it’s attracting strong interest.
“It’s perfect for downsizers and professionals, but it would also suit a young family,” he said. “There’s plenty of room for kids to play, we’re opposite a primary school and there are also other great schools within walking distance.”
The dining area.
In its first week on the market, the apartment attracted more than 20 groups of prospective buyers, with Brandon Wortley of Ray White Bulimba noting it was the type of property that ticked a lot of boxes, particularly with local buyers looking to downsize.
“It’s so unique for Balmoral,” Mr Wortley said.
One of the bedrooms.
“There’s a whole demographic who really crave something like this where you downsize from the family home but stay within your postcode, still have a garden, and can lock up and leave.”
Mr Dicker said the recent level of interest was welcome but came as no surprise.
“When we bought this place there were lots of people interested as well,” he said.
“We felt so lucky to have found it and so happy to have bought it.”
Brandon Wortley of Ray White – Bulimba is marketing the property.
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