Start the morning over coffee at Nook, with a short morning walk home characterised by blooming Jacarandas lining the street. 38 Cook Street anchors a premier, tightly held enclave of Northgate, balancing authentic character architecture with the ultimate luxury of profound passive green space. Points of Distinction. - The Scarcity of Space: A significant allotment offering the rare commodity of a true garden sanctuary, complete with mature trees, rolling lawns, and a lagoon style swimming pool. - Generational Custodianship: Tightly held by the same family since 1987, reflecting the unrepeatable, long-term strategic value of this specific pocket. - Structural Investment: Heavy capital has been systematically deployed across three major architectural renovations (1988, 1996, and 2017), ensuring the home is entirely future-proofed for immediate living. The floorplan delivers a highly functional four-bedroom, three bathroom layout, supported by a dedicated double-desk workspace on the lower level and secure parking for two vehicles. It is a residence engineered for sophisticated family living without compromise. The quiet, highly residential microclimate that remains strictly shielded from major thoroughfare noise is the backdrop for family life to unfold. Architecture & Interiors. - Authentic character is preserved through original tongue and groove walls, traditional archways, and modern strengthened stained glass. - Classic Bay Windows with integrated seating anchor the dining room and front upper bedroom, specifically designed to maximise natural light. - A commissioned culinary space engineered with hand-picked 60mm granite benchtops, extra-high custom cabinetry, and a butler's pantry. - Premium kitchen integration featuring an Italian Barazza cooktop, Smeg oven, commercial-grade exhaust, and a recently upgraded ZIP boiling/chilled water system. - Architectural synergy is achieved on the rear deck, where the roof lining has been specifically shaped to replicate the internal dining room ceiling. - A generously proportioned primary suite operating as a private retreat, complete with a bespoke walk-in robe and a full-height tiled ensuite. - A vastly adaptable, newly painted lower level featuring a double built-in computer workspace, built-in robes, and a large mudroom/laundry. - Engineered for immediate climate control with ducted air-conditioning upstairs and reverse-cycle systems on the lower level. - Significant infrastructure upgrades including a 6.48 kW solar power system to offset operational costs. - Uncompromised security infrastructure featuring back-to-base alarms, full video surveillance, and motion-activated perimeter lighting. Amenity & Location. - Surrounded by highly regarded education options, falling within the catchment for Virginia State School and Earnshaw State College, along with immediate proximity to St Joseph's College Nudgee. - 900m to Northgate Station, providing a streamlined and rapid transit connection directly to the Brisbane CBD. -Highly walkable to the retail and dining precincts of Nundah Village. -Effortless access to the Gateway Motorway, securing a rapid transit route to the Brisbane Domestic and International Airports. Practicalities. - Council Rates: $844.80 per quarter. - Water Rates: $781.72 per quarter. - Rental Appraisal: $1,000 - $1,200 per week.
RealistIQ deal score
Neutral value signal
11
/100
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Market price guide is $400,000 above RealistIQ estimate
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RealistIQ estimate range: $1,620,000 - $3,079,000Wider ranges mean more uncertainty.
RealistIQ estimate$2,350,000
Market price guide$2,750,000
$1,620,000$3,079,000
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