‘Kensington’ – A Grand Family Estate with City Views and Private Guest House
A home to grow in and cherish, resting on the Tarragindi border, ‘Kensington’ is a rare family estate where historic charm, breathtaking city views and resort-inspired relaxation unite. Built c.1914 and held by just three owners, this authentic Queenslander stands proudly behind a 20-metre gated frontage on an expansive two-lot 1,265sqm parcel, offering space, a private guest/pool house, and a lifestyle designed to evolve with your family through every generation. Heritage details and thoughtful modern enhancements come together to evoke a sense of old-world beauty, with VJ walls, double-hung windows, polished timber floors, and soaring 3.1-metre ceilings, complemented by a renovated kitchen and brand-new bathrooms. Thoughtfully crafted to embrace the Queensland climate and lifestyle, the house can be fully opened to harness magnificent cross-breezes and indoor-outdoor flow, or completely closed off to experience a whisper-quiet atmosphere enriched with air-conditioning. Upstairs, shimmering city views shine from the home’s heart, where living, dining and sitting areas extend to a rear deck, perfect for sunset drinks and evening unwind as the skyline comes alive. The kitchen and butler’s pantry also capture this enchanting outlook, while a library/office with ladder bookcase and a downstairs rumpus with pool table create dedicated zones for work, play and retreat. Outdoors, the estate transforms into a private resort for parents and children, where entertaining can unfold across the verandah, front garden retreat, rear BBQ patio and north-facing decks, followed by sunlit serenity in the sparkling 10x5m pool, shaded spa and indulgent steam room as kids play in the cubby house, swing set and backyard. The main residence offers five bedrooms, two brand-new bathrooms and a powder room, including a master suite with a walk-in robe and ensuite. Completing the property, a self-contained guest/pool house with two additional bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living area and a fully equipped kitchen provides exceptional flexibility for teenagers, family or guests. Additional property highlights: - Fully fenced with keypad pedestrian gate and electric driveway gate - Off-street parking for multiple vehicles, extensive internal storage - Bosch oven x2, Asko dishwasher x2, 5-burner gas cooktop, Vintec wine fridge - Oven, dishwasher and electric cooktop in the pool house kitchen - BBQ with plumbed gas connection on the rear patio - Split system air-conditioning, dimmer lights, 10kW solar system Just 6.5km from the CBD, this location is destined for families. Children are within 1km of St Elizabeth’s Primary, Mary Immaculate Primary and Our Lady’s College, and beautiful parks are only a stone’s throw from your door. Walk 100m to bus stops for easy commutes, and venture around the corner to local cafes, and the shopping, dining and supermarkets along Ipswich Road. Disclaimer This property is being sold by auction or without a price and therefore a price guide can not be provided. The website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes.
