Robert F Kennedy’s oft quoted expression is a perfect segue into the substantial opportunity existing at 16 Ivy Street, Carrara which I am taking to auction on an ‘as is’ basis.
“Some men see things as they are and say why.
I dream of things that never were and say why not.”
Yes, for those who can dream and visualize the future, a massive, massive opportunity exists to create a grand, generational home; for you are located in the ‘blue ribbon’ heart of Carrara where prestige homes abound and properties such as this rarely come to market.
Just imagine a top of hill – south easterly preview - where your vista extends some 270 degrees from Southport to Burleigh Heads and then west to Robina – no chance of ever being built out. The glamour of the Gold Coast is there before you, from sun-up to sunset. Of an evening, the massively lit-up skyline is enchanting; actually, almost impossible to beat. Come and stand on the massive entertainment deck and prove me wrong.
Yes, there’s some hard work to be done, nothing good is ever easy, but I’d like you to ponder what is possible. On your large 779m block, imagine a two-level home where the bottom level could be two separate residences consisting of a large studio apartment with full facilities, its own entrance, and a separate side courtyard. Then on the same level, yet another large full facility studio apartment with an additional bedroom, again with separate entrance. Alternatively this would be ideal for a home office/home business/studio with separate side entrances - run a home business on one side and generate income from the dual living studio on the other side - all keeping completely separated. The options here are only limited by your imagination
Think of the power of this arrangement and your ability to accommodate different family generations under the same roofline, yet with full independent living status. Then again, rented out, this could be a separate revenue stream.
Where will you live? Upstairs of course, and it is capable of being fully separated from the below lodgings, should this be your choice. The impressive cathedral timber ceiling is breathtaking and truly gives a feeling of spaciousness, moreover so when you see the size of the lounge room which extends out to a very sizeable entertainment deck and those panoramic views!
You have a master bedroom with ensuite and an additional large bedroom, plus bathroom and laundry. The centrally located kitchen is large with plenty of storage space and adjoins a family room which leads out to an outdoor living area. And boy, is there scope to turn this into something amazing as a private family entertaining area complete with a salt water inground pool, large undercover deck, and covered Cabana bar with built in BBQ.
But again, I must return to your unbeatable location as I know a savvy property developer, or a trendy architect can turn this home into something unbelievable.
You are so close you can easily walk to the footie at Metricon, or the golf club. Ask me about the two super convenient easements which will allow you to be on the flatlands within seconds. Hey, Carrara is the bullseye, dead centre on the Gold Coast – everything is just so close. Within a 5-minute drive you have everything you might desire. That’s the beauty of Central Carrara!
As I have stated, this is an auction on an ‘as is’ basis and my vendor has commenced property enhancing changes to various parts of the residence. The canvas is largely for you to complete in a manner which befits your style and function.
Dare to dream and the first step is to inspect this big bundle of potential! I expect interest to be strong given its location and potential to suit many buyer profiles.
In addition to the above general description of what is (or could be), the following additional property feature will be of interest:
• 779m block - prime position in cul-de-sac street
• Private fully fenced location
• Walk to Metricon Stadium or Emerald Lakes Gold Club with its award-winning restaurant
• Parking for two cars with potential to have an additional 2 or 3 cars on a lower level (to be developed STCA)
• Massive multiple storage potential from a large attic to under-house storage
• Solar power – 10 panels
• Solar hot water system
• 5-bedroom potential – 3 with ensuites (4 bathrooms all up)
• Laundry
• Massive lounge with fireplace leading to large entertainer’s balcony
• Separate dining area with its own separate side balcony
• Large kitchen with great storage - dishwasher, wall over & black ceramic hob
• In ground saltwater pool with separate Cabana with bar and built in BBQ
Renovations and Repair
- Replace All old carpet with New Wood Floor
- Install New Floor Tiles to the Ground Floor of Two rooms among 3 rooms
- Install new hybrid floor to 1 small room at ground floor
- Replace Old Plastic Roof of the Pool Area with New Modern Colorbond
- Cut the palm trees to stretch the 270 degree view
- Put new Pavers to the soiled area at ground floor and 2nd pool area
- Reinforce the stormwater drainage and retaining wall on the top left corner at pool area
- Repair Ensuite Water Leaking and New Shower Booth after waterproofing with new tiles.
- Repair and expand with installing new pavers to the outdoor stairs
- Install New wooden laminate floor to indoor stairs after removing old carpet
- Replace old pool filter and chronator with new one from Swimart
- Replace all pool valves and parts after checking no leaking test
- Paint Most of the walls and floors including balconies.
- Install New cabinet Kitchen with laundry tub at ground room after removing old one
- Reinforced structural timbers with new iron steel Jack Posts
- Now repairing the storage with pavers and bricks of retaining wall
- ETC
You can use this house as it is, or you can repair more.
If you are an investor, I wanna rent this house or some part of it as it is because I love this house to live.
I welcome all buyer agents to a conjunction.
