The best open for inspection homes this weekend in Queensland

As the year draws to a close, the chance to snap up your dream property for Christmas could still be on the cards. Check out what’s open for inspection this weekend in Queensland…

93 Verney Road West, Graceville

$1.85 million
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car car spaces
Open Saturday December 17, 12pm-12.45pm
Agent: Brad Robson 0414 773 437, Place Graceville

This dreamy California bungalow could be dangerous for the weak of heart.

From the street, it is everything homes of this character should be. Bright white picket fence, wide frontage, gabled roofline and a porch verandah entry, all softly framed by established old trees.

Beautifully restored, it’s a luxurious showcase of period features and contemporary indulgences — from the gorgeous leadlight windows to the original brick fireplace — but throughout the home there is a wonderful sense of warmth and intimacy, indicating the current owners have struck the perfect balance between new and old.

Agent Brad Robson said the best way to describe it was “home”.

“It’s one of those places you just walk into and think ‘I’m home’. You just relax. It’s been so incredibly done,” he said.

The house is set on a generous 812 square metre block on the high side of Graceville and out the back, a large entertainer’s deck overlooks the rear yard and therapeutic magnesium pool.

The spit level extension to the home provides a teenager’s retreat or extra entertaining space, complete with wet bar. There are a further four bedrooms, three bathrooms, air conditioning throughout and two car accommodation behind a remote sliding gate.

The house is within walking distance of the train station, local cafes and restaurants, with some of Brisbane’s best private schools nearby.

169 Ferndale Road, Tarragindi

Photo: Coronis Realty Coorparoo

Offers over $870,000
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
Open Saturday December 17, 10.30am-11am
Agent: Brendan Clarke 3038 3038, Coronis Realty Coorparoo

Nestled into the hillside of Tarragindi Reservoir and backing onto acres of parkland is this private family home.

The original home features double height raked ceilings and light-filled open living spaces and has been nicely updated to make the most of the functional floor plan, which includes four bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, two bathrooms and an extra study space upstairs.

That said, it’s the outside of this house that really sets it apart. Positioned on a sprawling 1530 square metres of land in one of Tarragindi’s most picturesque settings, agent Brendan Clarke described it as an “entertainer’s paradise”.

“It’s difficult to find blocks of this size in Tarragindi,” he said. “The outdoor entertaining area which overlooks the pool and spa is surrounded by lush greenery which backs onto bushland – it’s incredibly private and peaceful.”

The gardens have been beautifully maintained and feature a number of different grassed and paved zones to relax in. There are two outdoor sheds and plenty of room for a boat or caravan.

Tarragindi is seven kilometres from the CBD and has strong public transport links to the city, as well as excellent access to the south east freeway.

6/22 Surf Parade, Broadbeach

Photo: Harcourts Coastal

$970,000-$1.06 million
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
Open Saturday December 17, 10am-10.50am
Agent: Ricky Numeyer 0433 140 618, Harcourts Coastal

Agent Ricky Numeyer said this Broadbeach apartment represents the “idealistic lifestyle that Gold Coast dreams are made of” – and he’s probably not wrong.

Set in the Sierra Grand complex, it features floor-to-ceiling glass windows, banks of glass sliding doors and a freshly renovated interior which makes the most of its stunning position.

With panoramic views that take in the ocean, Broadbeach parkland and hinterland mountains to the rear, the floor plan is cleverly designed and beautifully executed.

The apartment is generous in size, with three bedrooms, including a master suite that opens out to the balcony and ocean views. Every room is light-filled and airy, thanks to the new paint job and the brand new kitchen features marble bench tops, soft close drawers and ample storage.

The complex itself offers a large heated resort pool, indoor heated pool, spa, gym, outdoor barbecue area, full size tennis court, picture theatre and exclusive owners balcony.

55 Dansie Street, Greenslopes

Photo: Place East Brisbane

Offers over $760,000
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces
Open Saturday December 17, 12pm-12.30pm
Agent: Anissa Deacon 0412 212 760, Place East Brisbane

Greenslopes is somewhat of an underrated suburb in Brisbane’s south – located approximately five kilometres southeast of the CBD, it has easy access to the busway, freeway and local shopping centres and is dominated mainly by character homes and tree-lined streets.

It’s why this four-bedroom, two-bathroom 1930s Queenslander offers such incredible value, agent Anissa Deacon said.

“It doesn’t have quite the same name that surrounding suburbs like Coorparoo and Camp Hill have – but it’s a wonderful place to live,” she said.

“This house is so pretty and has all the features you’d expect; the high ceilings, timber floors, casement windows and VJ walls.”

Set on an elevated 481 square metre corner allotment in a quiet street, the house needs work, although it’s perfectly liveable as is, Ms Deacon said.

“There is a great opportunity for someone to come in and renovate here, either as is or raise it up and build in underneath,” she said.

Cafes, restaurants and shops are all within walking distance.