1/638 Brunswick Street, NEW FARM
$500pw
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Captivating Character in an Iconic "Polden" Apartment
1/638 BRUNSWICK STREET, NEW FARM Step through wrought iron gates into your exclusive front entrance, the No.1 apartment in the highly sort after "Polden". It exudes history and character, a delightful reminder of New Farm's colourful past. This iconic "Polden" apartment, dating back to the 'Roaring Twenties,' exudes classic features from that era, as well as modern comforts to offer a perfect fusion of old-world charm and modern inner-city living. This apartment spanning 63 square meters, boasts privacy, abundant natural light, and refreshing cross breezes, with three external walls and nine sash windows. From your exclusive, private entrance, you are greeted by the high ceilings of a serene front study with the afternoon light shining through a heritage stained glass window. Timber french doors lead into the air conditioned bedroom. The hallway on your right leads to a spacious living room, dining area and kitchen. The layout is not only practical but also inviting, featuring a well-appointed bathroom with a shower over bath. Throughout the apartment, the echoes of its historic past are beautifully preserved with polished timber floors and lofty high, decorative ceilings. Property Highlights: - Large, 63m2 floor area. - Exclusive, private ground floor entrance. - Lockable, front courtyard for private use bounded by decorative wrought iron fencing. - Art Deco charm featuring polished hardwood floorboards, decorative high ceilings and brass finishes. - Picture rails throughout. - Air-conditioning in the bedroom. - Dimmable, warm, energy efficient LED downlights throughout. - Well-equipped kitchen with stainless steel oven, ample cupboard and bench space. - Fridge, and other appliances (toaster and kettle) are included for use to tenant preferance. - Washing machine. - Shower over bath. - A peaceful and secure boutique complex with only eight apartments. - External walls on three sides. - Solid, double brick construction for sound attenuation, warm in the winter and cool in the summer. - Rent includes all water charges. - Convenient on-street parking (via Brisbane City Council residence parking permit). - 9 hardwood sash windows for amazing cross breezes. - Furnished to the tenant's preference and can include television, retro dining table and chairs, koala couch, 1960s vintage day bed, shelving units, side tables, coffee table, lamps, pots, pans, plates, outdoor table and chairs etc. - Water included - Bin collection and cleaning included (no need to put the bins out on collection day). - Mains powered smoke detectors. A short stroll to the City, New Farm Park, or the James Street precinct. Just a block away, a breathtaking clifftop view of the city and Story Bridge. Ride the glass cliff lift down to Howard Smith Wharves for a night out or to access the CityCat ferry network to QUT or UQ. Whether you're walking to work in the city, working in the spacious study, enjoying weekends along the riverbanks, exploring galleries, resturant dining, or picking up goodies from the nearby French bakery or IGA deli, you'll revel in an extraordinary lifestyle. You'll wonder why you didn't make this move sooner!