Renovated from top to bottom, inside and out, this Griffin and Knowlman classic 4 bed / 3 bath home offers distinctive mid-century design features and abundant family living over two levels. Behind the new fence and deceptively simple exterior facade lies an unexpected wealth of original features such as the timber paneled stairwell, Queensland brush box hardwood floors and brick fireplace paired with an exceptionally high-quality renovation that includes a state-of-the-art kitchen with butler's pantry and new bathrooms. Positioned to maximise the usability of the 997 sqm block and enjoy the magnificent views to the rear this home includes a massive pool and loads of space for the kids to kick a ball making it an absolute must for any and all families to view quickly.
THE HOUSE
• Newly renovated throughout including new paint, newly polished floors, new carpet, new bathrooms and kitchen;
• Do the washing up with spectacular views from the outstanding chef's kitchen complete with oversized butler's pantry, high end appliances including Blanco 5 burner gas cooktop, Caesarstone benchtops and all with quick access to the deck or dining for easy entertaining;
• 4 generously sized bedrooms - 3 upstairs including master which comes complete with WIR and brand new ensuite bathroom;
• New family bathroom with quality fittings and oversized bathtub and shower;
• Enormous 4th bedroom downstairs with own lounge or study space perfect for guests or older teens;
• With its separate access, bathroom, bedroom and living space, downstairs offers a wealth of opportunity for further development to work at home, easily create a self-contained granny flat or guest suite;
• New upstairs merbau deck to the rear perfect for entertaining or just taking in the views and the pool;
• Original mid-century design features including timber paneled stairwell, hardwood staircase and floors and working fireplace;
• Downstairs rumpus offers easy access to the pool and back yard;
• Regulate the temperature all year round with ducted reverse cycle air conditioning upstairs (with zone control) and split system air conditioning downstairs;
• Security screens to most windows and doors;
• Large laundry with new counter top and sink;
• New solar hot water system;
• Loads of storage throughout including tonnes of lock up workshop space in the double garage;
• New guttering installed 2019. Roof resealed and capping repointed and new insulation installed in 2013.
THE BLOCK
• An enormous 997 sqm metres with flat yard to the front, flat yard to the rear and around the pool and with further opportunity to add a cubby house or vegetable patch at the lower end of the garden;
• Enjoy plenty of summertime fun in the huge pool (approx. 10m x 5m) which has been newly resurfaced;
• Newly laid turf & landscaping including substantial sandstone retaining walls;
• New fence at front for privacy and fenced at rear perfect for pets.
THE LOCATION
• Up on the Gem Road ridgeline, this home is both conveniently located and enjoys a spectacular vista to the rear;
• Within walking distance of both catchment schools. Kenmore South State School (ranked 16th in Queensland*) is a mere 700m away and Kenmore High (ranked 4th among Queensland state high schools*) only 20 minutes on foot;
• An abundance of excellent private schools are also within a 10-20 minute drive including BBC (22nd*), St Peters (5th*), Brigidine (33rd*) and Ambrose Treacy College (79th*);
• The Kenmore Road bus stop servicing buses to Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, UQ and CBD is a short 100m walk;
• Literally 3 minutes' drive 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.
Move in ready, family homes in Kenmore that tick so many boxes like this one seriously don't come up very often and they certainly don't last very long! If this is the perfect family home you have been waiting for then you better come and get it quickly!
* As per 2018 Naplan results reported in the Sunday Mail 16th September 2018.
