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Overview
"Poet’s Place" is a north-south facing Queenslander residence located in the highly regarded Poet’s Corner of Norman Park, offering a blend of Art Deco influences and classic Queenslander charm. Nestled on a 405m² block on a quiet residential street, the home provides a leafy outlook and established gardens that create a peaceful and private setting. The layout is tailored for practical living and entertaining, bringing together original character features with thoughtful updates.
The property’s traditional weatherboard façade is complemented by interior elements such as timber floors, VJ walls, decorative ceilings, and leadlight detailing, all contributing to a warm and spacious ambiance filled with natural light. The period-inspired bathroom finishes add to the home's heritage character while providing modern convenience.
The living areas are generously proportioned with 3.0-metre ceilings allowing for an open yet cosy atmosphere. The kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring a substantial breakfast bar, extensive cabinetry, pantry, and modern appliances including a large freestanding gas cooker, stainless steel rangehood, and dishwasher. Strategically designed cabinetry by DAH Architecture enhances storage throughout the bedrooms, study, and kitchen laundry nook.
The main bedroom impresses with two robes, bespoke cabinetry, and a central window seat offering a tranquil retreat. A second bedroom includes built-in storage, while the third bedroom offers flexibility with a built-in desk, suitable for use as a study or workspace in addition to sleeping quarters.
French doors from the interior open onto a spacious covered rear deck, ideal for entertaining or enjoying casual meals with garden views. Ceiling fans and lighting extend usability across seasons, enhancing the connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces. The front verandah provides a welcoming entry and additional outdoor living space, enriched by fully irrigated gardens, a fenced lawn, mature greenery for privacy, and an arboured pergola deck for relaxed enjoyment.
Additional practical features include split system air-conditioning for year-round comfort, solar hot water for energy efficiency, and significant underhouse storage consisting of an undercroft and a large underhouse area with laundry amenities. Parking options include a large double carport, driveway space, and convenient gated side access.
This home offers a harmonious balance of vintage charm and practical lifestyle needs, making it suitable for families, professionals working from home, or those who appreciate enduring character paired with modern function. The property’s location in Norman Park’s Poet’s Corner further adds to its appeal, presenting a rare opportunity to own a distinctive Queenslander with unique architectural elements and easy indoor-outdoor flow.
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Local Market Insights
In Norman Park, Quiet Listings observed 19 new houses entering the market over the last 30 days, down from 22 during the previous 30-day period, with an average advertised asking price of $1,967,105. The property type mix of listed properties is predominantly Houses at 38%, followed by townhouses (27%), and units (20%). The most active agency for houses in the Norman Park area is currently Place, representing 47% of new listings, followed by Ray White with 16%. These insights are based on agencies currently monitored by Quiet Listings and are updated as the local market changes.
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