1 Gem Road, Kenmore

This is a house situated in Kenmore QLD. It has an estimated value of $580,000. In the council area Brisbane, featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
1
Land size
-
Building size
-
Council area
Brisbane
Year built
n/a
Lot plan
Kenmore QLD
House type
House: One Storey / Lowset



HISTORY




LISTING DESCRIPTION
as of August 2019

Opportunity Galore in this Prime Location! Study the pictures, analyse the floorplan, come and survey the land but whatever you do bring your imagination! Grandma has moved out and her cherished home is now set for renovation! A near blank canvas built in the 1960's by renowned local architects Griffin & Knowlman, this mid-century home offers the quality of build we know and love coupled with an entirely unique layout that works as well today as it did 50 years ago. Features of note include hard timber floors (untouched beneath the carpet), fireplace, corner block with dual street access and all on a flat, 713 sqm block. Anyone seeking the right Kenmore property at the right address must inspect. Terms negotiable to assist the buyer - auction day will be sale day. THE HOUSE• Family friendly split-level layout with excellent separation of space;• Spacious lounge room leading to fully screened front balcony / sunroom capturing loads of natural light and cool breezes in summer;• Dining room adjoins kitchen and covered patio at rear;• Air conditioning to lounge / dining;• 3 bedrooms upstairs, each with ceiling fans and built in robes;• Bedroom 2 with private balcony and Master Bedroom with air conditioning;• Family bathroom in original and excellent condition;• Multi-purpose rooms downstairs are below 2400 ceiling height;• Security screens to all windows;• Single lock up garage.THE BLOCK• Well proportioned 713 sqm block;• Level block allows for easy further development such as extension, front carport or rear deck (with BCC approval);• Plenty of room to add an inground pool, shed or further car parking.LOCATION• Sitting up on the Gem Road ridgeline, this home is both conveniently located and enjoys the company of many other prestige homes;• The Kenmore Road bus stop servicing buses to Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, UQ and CBD is a short 70m walk literally only 3 doors down!;• Within walk-able 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 *) is 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*);• Local shopping strip including convenience store, BWS, fruit shop and restaurant only 500m away;• Or 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.Loved by one owner for over 45 years. Be quick to see what has made it so special yet ripe for a clever facelift.* As per 2018 Naplan results reported in the Sunday Mail 16th September 2018.