Last Listing description (October 2023)
Auction // Saturday 16th September 2023 at 11:00am | Onsite
Situated in a sought-after sector of Grange, this elegant family-sized Queenslander ticks all the boxes. It's surrounded by a greenbelt of parklands with the magnificent Kedron Brook Bikeway just a short walking distance from the home. With a perfect northerly aspect at the rear to enjoy cool breezes in the summer, and being located in a whisper-quiet street, set on a child-friendly 607m2, 27 Howard Street is the perfect place to call your next home. This home offers plenty of space for the growing family plus more. The decision to sell has been made, so be quick for this opportunity!
The upper level has the charm and elegance of the 1930s era with period features including a formal lounge and dining room with high detailed ceilings, casement windows, picture rails, cushioned window seats and waxed timber floors as well as the enclosed sunroom creating a lovely entry foyer into the home. This has all been beautifully blended with contemporary styling. The kitchen features a stunning 2.5m long waterfall edge Corian island bench and breakfast bar, beautiful pendant lighting, a 5-burner gas stove and range, mosaic tiled splashback, Miele dishwasher and plenty of soft closing cabinetry. This flows effortlessly out via large glass sliders to a wonderful party-sized covered north-facing deck with built-in BBQ overlooking the in-ground pool and pool house. This is a perfect entertainers' layout. The master bedroom opens into a spacious walk-in-robe and shares the two-way ensuite with the other bedroom on this level. In addition to the ensuite bathroom with double bowl vanities and bathtub is a separate powder room which is convenient for guests.
The internal stairs lead down to the family room with solid French Oak timber floors and coffered ceiling detail. This light and sunny space opens out to the covered outdoor entertaining area on one side and onto an east-facing courtyard where the kids can ride their bikes. There's a dedicated study or office area with great storage. Three of the five bedrooms are on this level - all with customised built-in robes and louvred windows for light and breeze. These are serviced by the main bathroom which is also accessible to the pool area. There's an oversized remote side-by-side garage plus storage and this has internal access to the home and external access to the yard via a roller door. There is also a dedicated workshop/art studio, a lockable wine storage with built-in wine racks and the laundry with more storage and direct access to the drying courtyard. The pool house is fitted with a sink, oven, and cabinetry, offering another entertaining area - perfect for movie and pizza nights or having drink whilst watching the kids go for a swim in the private heated in-ground pool with glass balustrading and stone wall feature. The grassed yard is perfect for children's play, puppy dogs and swings or a hammock in the shade. This area can be accessed from both the upper and lower levels of the home. There's definitely something for everyone here!
Features
Fully ducted Fujitsu air-conditioning throughout
Fridge space plumbed for water/ice
Two-way bathroom downstairs with access from the pool
Massive double garage with extra storage and workshop
Pool with EvoHeat pump
Pool house with sink, oven, power and cabinetry
2 x Sungrow solar systems, one with LG battery storage (approx. 12kW power)
Storage shed for garden tools
Wind down blind on rear deck
Fenced at the rear & sides for privacy, pets & security
Connected to mains gas
The home is walking distance to the Kedron Brook with its walking and cycling pathways and off-leash dog area. Handy to the Grange Library, Grange Thistle Soccer Club, Valley's Rugby League Club, surrounding sports fields and the Newmarket Olympic Pool. Located in the Wilston and St Columba's Primary School catchments. Ride your bike to the CBD or catch a bus or train and be in the city in less than 15 minutes. Close by to Grange and Wilston Caf Precincts, the Homezone Windsor, Newmarket Village, Market Central Lutwyche or Stafford Shopping Centre - spoilt for choice. It's easy access to The Clem 7, ICB and Airport Link so you can be at the airport in less than 15 minutes.
If you're looking for a great home for your family, then don't miss this enviable opportunity. A must inspect - be quick!
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