Positioned high on the ridge in sought-after Northgate, capturing great breezes and a lovely outlook, this 100 year old (approx.) home is being offered to the market for the 1st time since around 1912. Already on 2 lots, this is a rare opportunity for the astute renovator or property enthusiast to take advantage of and reap the rewards. The location couldn't be better; positioned just walking distance to schools, shops, parks, bus & train transport, and the position offers easy access to major arterials.
The home has been mostly gutted and cleared out, and features:
*2 bedrooms + a sleepout
*Front verandah
*High ceilings
*Timber floorboards
*VJ walls and original stained glass panels
*Internal stairs
*Huge downstairs recreational area with kitchenette
*Downstairs toilet and shower
*Huge garage with room for 2 cars
*Side access
*Must be sold on Auction day!
SUBURB PROFILE:
Northgate is located about 11km north-east of the Brisbane CBD and, like the neighbouring suburbs of Nundah, Wavell Heights and Banyo, has seen an increase in buyer demand as a flow-on effect from the city's continuing suburban sprawl.
The suburb's close proximity to the City and easy access to arterial roads and public transport has seen the demographic of residents in the area shift to young families and couples. Residential development has been slowing and new buyers have been opting to renovate older houses. The situation is similar with vacant land. Supply is limited and given its attractiveness among younger residents the suburb has seen the growth of medium density units. However, the majority of residential properties in the suburb remain single-unit dwellings.
Local amenities add to the suburb's charm. The Northgate Reserve surrounding Northgate State School offers good bike and walkways as does other local parks scattered around the suburb. There are a number of state and private schools in neighbouring suburbs catering for both primary and secondary school children to complement Northgate State School. Although Brisbane Grammar School is located away from Northgate, its playing fields are located within the suburb's boundaries. The closest hospitals, Prince Charles Hospital and Holy Spirit Hospital, are located in Chermside. Toombul Shopping Centre services residents with major retail and supermarket outlets while the Lutwyche Shopping Centre is also close. A bit further out to the north on Gympie Road is Westfield Chermside. Residents also have access to excellent public transport services with the Caboolture and Shorncliffe train lines running through the area and Nundah, Northgate and Virginia train stations all close by.
Regular bus routes also make getting into and out of the City easy. For residents wanting to travel a little further a field, Brisbane's Domestic and International Airports are easily accessible by car.
Source: REIQ
