A rare opportunity to secure two charming Queenslanders side-by-side, located in what is considered one of the suburb’s very best streets, has sparked strong local buyer interest.
The picture perfect properties, at 9 Bennison Street, Ascot and 13 Bennison Street, Ascot are owned by Andrew Coronis, chairman of real estate, Coronis Group, with the latter being his family home of 17 years.
The charming Queenslander homes side-by-side on one of the suburb’s best streets. Picture: realestate.com.au
Mr Coronis and his wife extensively renovated the six bedroom, three bathroom 1096sqm property in 2012, with a new kitchen, new ceilings and cornices, with the interior design completed by Highgate House.
“The way it’s designed was for us to be there forever as it works so well as a family home,” he said.
“It doesn’t matter the size of a home or the value, I’m a big believer in that, but a home is something where we get so much energy and recoup from the world itself …and there’s something very priceless about this home.
“The people before us had a wonderful family life, and we’ve had a wonderful family life and we would love to see another family keep the legacy.”
Three-phase power, a four car garage, a kitchen inspired by Melbourne’s cafe culture complete with a Sub-Zero built-in fridge, Wolf oven, cooktop and in-bench steamer, and industrial swim jets to the heated pool are just some of the home’s impressive list of features.
Next door, number 9 offers would-be buyers the opportunity to expand and develop the two lots as development approval has been granted for a tennis court, an extension, guest house and extensive entertaining areas to seamlessly connect the two properties together.
Sales agent Bryce Mahony from Coronis Inner North said buyers could purchase one of the homes individually, or as a package of two homes.
“I probably say 80% of the interest has been from South East Queensland locals,” he said.
“Bennison Street is one of the best streets in Ascot – it’s just got gorgeous street appeal and very rarely do properties of this calibre come up for sale.”
A classic character Queenslander home with three bedrooms and one bathroom set on a 622sqm block, Number 9 comes with a lot of development potential, Mr Mahony said.
Describing number 13 Bennison St as the “epitome of an Ascot home,” Mr Mahony said it had a traditional character Queenslander home feel with modern luxury inclusions throughout.
“The floorplan flows fantastically, it has high ceilings, it gets the sea breeze and inside it’s just phenomenal,” he said.
In 2021, Mr Coronis and his son Samuel received one of the highest maritime awards in Australia, The Australian Search and Rescue Award in the non-professional category, after saving the lives of a man, a woman and their dog who were drowning as their boat sank in rough seas off Moreton Bay.
“I’ve been on the other side of that as well. So I live life with an energy to help others, even if it sounds disingenuous, that’s the way I live life and I love giving to the young people coming through and giving them my wisdom.” he reflected.
Article source: www.realestate.com.au