7 Frances Avenue

Kalinga QLD 4030

You have to see this opportunity for yourself! Price drop- so be quick- was listed at $820,000, but now that we are selling it ourselves we'll look at offers around $789,000. This generous home has plenty of comfort & character as it is, but it's about 20 years since it was last refurbished, so it is ready for your makeover!!!This is a rare chance for your family to live in ever popular Wooloowin, just a stone's throw from beautiful Melrose Park, cafes, shops, train and buses, as well as Shaw Park and Kalinga Park. You have the choice of several highly regarded Public & Private High schools and Primary schools nearby, including the Eagle Junction catchment. This friendly home offers position, position, position with fabulous potential to restyle or to enjoy just as it is. We have loved living in this unique neighbourhood for almost 12 years. Now we are ready to sell, so if you are looking to buy into this highly sought after locality, then have a look and have a chat with us, we are realistic sellers. Comfortable and liveable as it is... or add your touches to renovate and make this charming home into a $1million+ property. A recent building and pest inspection is available which we are happy to share with serious buyers.Like all circa 1930s "Queenslanders" there will be things you'll want to renew, replace, repaint, remodel, renovate or update to make it the way you want it. This house has plenty of classic character with a spacious layout which can easily be adapted to suit your family. Properties almost never become available in Frances Avenue, which is a small 'cul de sac' leading directly to beautiful Melrose park with no through traffic. The only property up for sale in this street in past 2 years was worth $1.2 million. You'd do well to move fast, as this rare opportunity won't last long!For the investor, we considered holding this property to rent and were told, in a written professional estimate to expect between $700-$720 per week rent.The home is positioned to capture the best of the cooling breezes in summer and the warm morning sun in winter.There are three generously sized bedrooms upstairs with a large family room that can be modified to include a fourth bedroom by re-instating a wall. All bedrooms are carpeted and have ceiling fans installed: -Bedroom 1 is a spacious room with french doors which open onto the front verandah. - Bedroom 2 is a large room with decorative lead lighting and casement windows -Bedroom 3 is light and airy with wall mounted lighting fittings and casement windows - The room which could potentially be Bedroom 4 measures 6.3m x 3.1m and opens onto the wide rear verandahAs it is, the huge upstairs family area offers an expansive playing/living space, where large timber framed sliding doors open onto the full width rear verandah. There is ample storage in the floor to ceiling cupboards as well as a small concealed sink/kitchenette.The living and dining area downstairs is a light filled welcoming space where expansive bifold doors open out to a useful entertaining area and private garden, all easily accessed from the functional kitchen. This area is great for entertaining whilst being able to keep an eye on the kids in the backyard. There are 4 separate outdoor areas to enjoy as different moods take you: -North facing full width rear verandah -Large outdoor terracotta tiled entertainment area which overlooks the flat child friendly yard- Front verandah with a South/East aspect presents the perfect space to enjoy your morning coffee -Ground level entry terrace The upstairs bathroom has a bathtub/shower with toilet. Plenty of cupboard space and a heated towel rack.There is separate toilet downstairs.-Laundry has direct yard access .-Back yard is fully fenced so kids & pets will stay safe.- Plenty of storage throughout including under stairs storage and large lockable storage space.- Single carport and space for more cars off street- 2.75 Kw of quality solar panels saving you moneyNo flooding, drainage or water runoff issues.Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to verify the accuracy of the details in this advertisement, For Sale By Owner (forsalebyowner.com.au Pty Ltd) cannot guarantee its correctness. Prospective buyers or tenants need to take such action as is necessary, to satisfy themselves of any pertinent matters.