Last Listing description (March 2019)
First time to the market in over 30 years, it's easy to see how this property has been a much-cherished home to raise a family, entertain and work from home. Located at the end of a very quiet cul-de-sac and set within an enormous 1,363 sqm of established, low maintenance gardens. This exceptionally well maintained and presented family home proudly displays its 1960's design heritage while perfectly capitalising on its tree lined panoramic views from both inside and out. This home is truly something very special and will ensnare the imagination and heartstrings of many buyers.
THE HOUSE
Beautifully maintained and presented mid-century modern design home;
High raked, double story height ceilings through living, dining and kitchen add dramatically to the sense of space and maintenance of temperature and airflow. Large glass doors and windows plus skylights offer a tremendous abundance of natural light throughout;
High ceilings, dramatic walls and mezzanine provide great acoustic for the musical family and lots of hanging space for the artistic;
Polished Jarrah timbers used in trim, beams and stairs plus mixed hardwood timber floors upstairs;
Quality built kitchen offers plenty of storage, metallic trimmed cupboard doors and drawers, built in breakfast bar for 4, AEG gas cooktop and electric oven with pyrolytic cleaning;
4 bedrooms all with plenty of built in cupboard space and air conditioning. The very large Bedroom 4 is currently set up as an office with built in desks and can easily be repurposed for a multitude of family needs including teenage study or children's playroom;
Large covered outdoor entertaining space with both lights and fan offers room for an 8-seater table (at least) and panoramic views through the trees;
Fresh blue and white bathroom includes oversized shower with temperature set Grohe tapware, separate bath and wall heater;
Laundry offers 3 bays of full height cupboards and easy access to the washing line;
Pebblecrete driveway leads to double carport with Proflex floor plus lockable workshop/storage;
Our owner's building industry background has ensured that all modifications and maintenance to this property completed over the years has been done to a very high standard. Building and pest inspection reports are available on request.
THE LAND
1,363 sqm of established and low maintenance garden includes -
Mature sub-tropical landscaped garden;
Located high on the hillside, over looking the lush acreages of Brookfield, fig-trees and nature walks lining Moggill Creek. Views cannot be built out;
Large paved terrace to the rear;
Flat grassed section of yard for the kids to kick a ball;
Nature walk perfect for Famous 5 type adventures! Plenty of wild life visitors to enjoy;
Timber pergola for a romantic evening glass of wine and fire pit for roasting marshmallows in mid winter;
Fully fenced terrace floored with Proflex outside the upstairs bedrooms offers a great play space for younger children or runaway pets;
The remainder of the property is fully fenced on 4 of its 5 sides;
And if all that is not enough, there is so much opportunity to add a swimming pool, vegetable gardens, chicken coup, cricket pitch etc etc etc ....
THE LOCATION
End of cul de sac position and long driveway offers quiet location for kids to ride bikes;
750m walk to Kenmore State High School (ranked 45th in Queensland). Also within walkable 1.1km of catchment primary Kenmore State School (ranked 38th);
An abundance of excellent private schools are within a 10-20 minute drive including BBC (22nd*), St Peters (5th*), Brigidine (33rd*), St Aidan's (4th*), and Ambrose Treacy College (79th*). School buses depart from Kenmore Village;
The Lanark Street bus stop servicing buses to Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and CBD is a short 200m walk;
Literally 3 minutes drive / 12 minute walk to the very heart of Kenmore's shopping and commercial hub which includes Kenmore Village complete with Coles, Mitre 10, medical centre and chemist, gym, restaurants and the library.
In equal parts unique, practical and convenient, this home will generate lots of interest so be quick to make it yours to enjoy for the years to come.
* As per 2018 Naplan results reported in the Sunday Mail 16th September 2018.