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Yeronga is one of Brisbane’s best suburbs, bordering the Brisbane River, it’s a tightly held enclave of prestige properties where many of Brisbane’s rich and famous retreat to.
There’s the odd unit block here and there but the most prominent homes are the architectural masterpieces that line the south-western bank of the Brisbane River.
The suburb is also close to hospitals, the city and has terrific links to the University of Queensland St Lucia campus via the Eleanor Schonell Bridge, adding to the popularity of the postcode.
71 Ormadale Road, Yeronga
Price: Auction 17/06/17
Agents: Judi O’Dea and Michael Kleimeyer, Space Paddington
5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car parks
At just four years old, this home is one of the most modern and striking homes on this list.
Space Property’s Judi O’Dea described 71 Ormadale Road as “uncompromising”. The five bedroom home was designed to be a family home but still stands out from the pack, she said.
“The brief was to make sure that they could see the beautiful view of the river from as many areas of the house as possible,” she said. “I think they achieved great things with this build.”
Feedback from prospective buyer was that the home had brilliant artistic flair, Ms O’Dea said.
8/118 School Road, Yeronga
Price: $360,000 – $390,000
Agents: Kristy Noble and Kelly Turner, McGrath Annerley/Yeronga
2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1 car parks
Multi-million dollar mansions aren’t the only thing on offer in Yeronga. Away from the river and closer to Moorooka and Annerley, there’s plenty of blocks of units and townhouses.
McGrath agent Kristy Noble was selling a unit in School Road,which is easily priced within a first-home buyer’s price range.
Ms Noble said buyers may not expect that there are affordable options, just a few hundred metres from some of Brisbane’s most expensive homes.
“It’s well known for the really big houses, but it’s a mix, actually,” she said.
37 Ormadale Road, Yeronga
Price: $1,599,000+
Agent: Kristy Noble and Kelly Turner, McGrath Annerley/Yeronga
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car parks
Another property marketed by Kristy Noble, this riverfront property at 37 Ormadale Road is older than number 71 but the four-bedroom home has a killer feature.
Two of the bedrooms and the study all open up onto the internal courtyard, an interesting take on open plan living. Speaking of which, the main living areas and bedroom make use of the river views, with a covered veranda facing the river on both levels.
6/14 Avoca Street, Yeronga
Price: $549,000+
Agent: Su-Ella Seminara, LJ Hooker Annerley
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 car parks
Number 6 at 14 Avoca Street is a townhouse, only one street over from the river.
The home is only three years old and boasts 151 square metres of floorspace.
It’s another bargain buy in the fairly unknown and prestigious suburb.
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Price: Auction 10/06/17
Agent: Judy Goodger and Matthew Foote, Place New Farm
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car parks
The best has been saved for last; this home at 405 on the Brisbane Corso might be one of the most luxurious house on the entire Yeronga stretch of the Brisbane River.
The dual level property features several living areas indoors and out, and an immaculately landscaped backyard, leading onto a pontoon.
The home also sits on a huge 1401 square metre block. It goes to auction later this month and will be one to watch.
