80 Empress Terrace

Commanding an expansive 38-metre frontage on a prominent corner parcel in one of Bardon's most picturesque pockets, this enchanting c.1928 residence offers enduring character, elevation and an exceptional family lifestyle just 100m from the green expanses of Jubilee Park. Lovingly held by the same owners for 23 years, the home now presents a rare opportunity for a new family to embrace its warmth, functionality and exciting scope to further enhance or expand in the future (STCA). Elevated to capture cooling breezes and tranquil mountain outlooks from the entry, the residence unfolds with a single level dedicated to effortless living and entertaining. Showcasing a seamless blend of preserved heritage details and thoughtful modern updates, the interiors transcend time with pine floors, leadlight glass, decorative cornices, ornate 3-metre ceilings, and classic picture rails, enriching the inviting sitting, living, and dining areas. Air-conditioning and chandeliers ensure light and cooling comfort, while the granite-topped kitchen pairs traditional timber cabinetry with practical inclusions, including dual dishwasher drawers. Designed for relaxation, the home opens effortlessly to a private alfresco sanctuary where bi-fold doors and sash servery windows dissolve the boundary between indoors and out. Wonderfully breezy and whisper-quiet, this outdoor retreat forms the heart of entertaining, featuring a sparkling saltwater pool, deck and pergola perfect for long lunches, celebrations and weekend gatherings. A flat, grassy yard provides generous space for children to run and play, all framed by established gardens that enhance both privacy and beauty. With Jubilee Park and the local playground just 100m away, the fun and leisure extend beyond your front gate to open green space, perfect for yearly Easter egg hunts and Christmas parties, daily play, BBQs and picnics, and catch ups with neighbours and friends. Continuing the appeal for families, Little Ducks Childcare, Ithaca Creek State School and St Joseph's are within walking distance, top private colleges are minutes from your door, and you have easy access to bus stops and cafes in a scenic position only 5km from the CBD. Features of this charming property include: - C.1928 elevated character home on a corner 405sqm parcel - 2 bedrooms, retreat, 1 bathroom with a traditional clawfoot tub - Open kitchen, living, dining and sitting areas rich in charm - Saltwater pool, entertaining retreat, secure yard, landscaped gardens - Carport and driveway parking for 2 cars, undercroft storage space - 100m to Jubilee Park and playground, 800m to Little Ducks Childcare - 1km to St Joseph's School, 1.3km to Ithaca Creek State School - 120m to bus stops, 500m to Bardon shops and dining, 5km to CBD - 5 mins to Stuartholme, Mt St Michael's and Marist College - 6 mins to the Rosalie and Paddington lifestyle precincts To obtain further information, please contact Josh Brown on 0403 139 397 or Ruby Brown on 0450 220 037.