Last Listing description (October 2010)
Renovated Queenslander Cottage on Generous Block with 2 Street Access
Inspection By Appointment
Woven into the residential tapestry of Kedron, this charming Queenslander, at just over 6 kilometers to the CBD, accommodates all the demands of today???s inner city way of life without compromising its delightful ancestry, giving this dwelling an undeniably magnetic character.
With a combination of many desirable property elements, this residence presents a tempting opportunity for investors or a perfect lifestyle choice for first home buyers who simply wish to move in & enjoy all that this home has to offer. Conversely there is ample scope to further renovate, raise & build-in under (subject to council approval) & complete the vision to reap the benefits of owning a quaint Queenslander in one of Brisbane???s most enviable city fringe suburbs.
Covering an expansive city fringe allotment with 2 street access between Emerald Street and Leckie Road, this property has the classic layout of a building style that has proved its suitability for the Southeast Queensland climate & lifestyle for over a century. A natural breezeway, large living areas & all the essential attributes for an ideal indoor-outdoor lifestyle are part of this impressive residence.
Soft colours & open spaces are united by period lighting; glassed feature panels & the rich lustre of polished timber flooring creates a real sense of relaxation while being just minutes to the CBD.
The functional and contemporary kitchen is styled to accommodate the needs of a modern Queenslander. Stylish purpose-built tongue-and-groove joinery, balanced by charcoal laminate cabinetry acts as a focal point in a room that glows with natural light from wide timber framed clear glass windows.
The open plan air-conditioned living/dining area with adjoining sunroom/entry is softly decorated with smooth, neutral walls & meticulous era features, original VJ boards & graceful archways elegantly dress the room with a distinct period charm.
The newly renovated bathroom is in keeping with the quality renovations and has a functional layout and stylish appeal. The combined shower and bath features stainless steal tap wear and a glass shower screen.
Both sizeable bedrooms feature soaring VJ panelling & traditional picture windows. The master bedroom has the added luxury of a built-ins and air-conditioning.
THE LOCATION
At just over 6 kilometers north of the CBD, Kedron is an increasingly popular place to live. The suburb is part of the Brisbane City Council???s exciting future plans for the ???Lutwyche Road Corridor Neighbourhood??? which will include faster bus services, tree-lined sub-tropical boulevards, new shopping areas and caf?? precincts abuzz with colour and action.
Kedron is within easy commuting distance of workplaces such as the CBD, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane International Airport and the Port of Brisbane.
Nearby Lutwyche Road, one of Brisbane???s major arterial roads, leads south to the city and north to the Bruce Highway and the Sunshine Coast. Kedron has high-frequency bus services that run towards the city along Lutwyche road. Albion and Wooloowin Railway Stations on the Shorncliffe/Caboolture line are a short distance away.
Kedron is well serviced by public schools including a kindergarten, pre-school, primary and secondary school. Well-regarded private schools include St Anthony???s Primary School, Padua College and Mt Alvernia College.
Stafford City Shopping Centre and Westfield Shoppingtown Chermside offer two of the newest cinema complexes built on the north side of Brisbane along with games arcades, and in Westfield Chermside's case, ten pin bowling lanes.
The local shopping centres provide residents with all the major retailers, and are supplemented by Brookside Shopping Centre and Lutwyche Shopping Village a few kilometers further away.
The property is handy to the wonderful picnic and barbeque spots in Mercer Park along with Kedron Brook and its delightful walking and biking paths running parallel to the stream.
A copy of the sustainability declaration can be obtained by contacting the agent