Last Listing description (July 2022)
In my humble opinion, this is the best renovation of a mid-century home in Kenmore to come to the market in like ever! There is not a square inch to repair or even a blade of grass to tweak. This is unequivocally the pure definition of a move-in-ready family home that just oozes style in a mid-century fashion but with a very modern twist. Electrics, plumbing, asbestos removal, drainage, all doors and windows, from floor to roof, everything is new or restored to an exceptional standard. Meanwhile the layout has been adapted and very much extended to create a house that literally speaks to the modern, post-Covid family generous living and bedroom spaces, exceptional outdoor alfresco with built in BBQ station and bar fridges, state of the art modern kitchen, brand new pool, brand new garage and loads of additional room for a home-based business, hobbies, gym or separate granny flat.
I challenge any buyer to fault this property even the location is great! Quiet with minimal through traffic and expansive views, Holdway Street is literally a short walk to the best that Kenmore has to offer from Kenmore Plaza to Wongabel Street cafes and restaurants and plenty of public transport.
If you think I over-exaggerate, then I can merely recommend in the strongest terms coming to view as quickly as possible and appreciating this home for yourself. As always, this property is going to auction because our sellers are 110% committed to selling which means they are very much open to offers prior.
INSIDE THE HOUSE
Built in the late 50's by Kenmore's favourite architect's, Griffin and Knowlmann, this home has retained many of it's original mid-century features such as the internal atrium above the stairs or been sympathetically added to with new materials of the mid-century era such as terrazzo tiles in the kitchen and bathrooms;
Spacious living / dining flows from front to back with multiple windows and sliding doors, ironbark hardwood timber floors and new wood burning Mr Stove in the original fireplace. Add the new honeycomb blinds which further help with insulation and these living spaces are perfect year-round through whatever the weather has to throw at us;
Definitely time to brush up on your cooking skills, this kitchen comes with loads of storage, brand new quality appliances, stone benchtops including a large island and easily flows to the dining and outdoor alfresco;
Wake to magical Mt Coottha views in the master bedroom which includes plenty of built in storage, air conditioning and a very elegant ensuite bathroom;
Further 3 good sized bedrooms all with air conditioning and built in robes;
Large, multipurpose rooms downstairs are exactly that ready for multiple purposes to suit you own needs from teenage hang out and home gym to home based business to separate granny flat including brand new bathroom.
Separate lockable under house storage would also lend itself well as a workshop for a huge range of hobbies;
Large laundry with bench and plenty of storage;
New, double lock-up garage with automatic doors;
Split system air conditioning throughout upstairs living and bedrooms;
Security screens throughout.
OUTSIDE THE HOUSE
597sqm block;
Brand new, inground swimming pool;
Your weekends are sorted with a huge covered alfresco space which looks out over the pool and across to Mt Coottha and comes complete with ceiling fan and built in bench with wine and beer fridges and connected to gas ready for the BBQ;
Magical landscaped front garden with low maintenance, easy care plants;
Plenty of fencing creating a private and tranquil environment and great for kids and pets;
4,500kW solar system;
5,000 litre water tank;
Termite barrier.
THE LOCATION
Take a short walk for a coffee or dinner with plenty of cafes and restaurants only minutes away;
Kenmore Plaza complete with Woolworths, Aldi and specialty shops plus other services, medical centres and vet are within a 800m radius;
Multiple and very regular buses to Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, CBD and UQ are also easily accessed on both Marshall Lane and Moggill Road;
Just under a kilometre away, catchment primary Kenmore South State School (ranked 23rd in Queensland*) is only a 15 minute walk and catchment Kenmore High (ranked 61st in Queensland*) is 3.0km away;
An abundance of excellent private schools are within a 10-20 minute drive including BBC (17th**), St Peters (10th*), Brigidine (36th*) and Ambrose Treacy College (86th*). Private buses are also easily accessible for private schools further afield;
A location combining lifestyle with so many amenities right on the doorstep really doesn't come much better than this!
Not that you really need it but there is a Building & Pest Inspection Report available upon request … no great surprises but it is a true reflection of the genuinely amazing labour of love our sellers have put into renovating this home.
Make sure you are the one to enjoy their results!
As per 2019 Naplan results reported by the Courier Mail.