• Ripe for renovation!
• Generous three-bedroom layout with a flexible third bedroom/lounge
• Spacious main bedroom plus a well-sized second bedroom
• Large living/dining area with reverse cycle air conditioning and ceiling fan
• Separate meals/sitting room adjoining the kitchen
• Original kitchen with freestanding electric stove and good bench and cupboard space
• Bathroom with shower over bath, plus a separate laundry
• Private central courtyard, single garage and additional store room
• Solar system and electric hot water
• Original character features including decorative cornice, chair rails, timber flooring and decorative glass to the front entry
• Generous, fully fenced front yard framed by established trees and greenery, offering plenty of space for children and pets to play
Set within a convenient Harlaxton address, 2/26 Ruthven Street offers a combination of generous proportions, original character and future potential. With a flexible floorplan, generously sized rooms, multiple living options and a private courtyard, this home presents an opportunity for buyers looking to take on a rewarding renovation project.
Beyond its current condition, the home retains a number of charming original details that could be brought back to life through a thoughtful renovation. Decorative glass panels framing the front entry, ornate cornice to the foyer and living/dining area, traditional chair rails and original timber floorboards contribute to the home's character, providing a wonderful starting point for those looking to restore its original appeal.
The floorplan is both practical and versatile. A living/dining area forms the heart of the home and is complemented by a separate meals/sitting room beside the kitchen. In addition, the third bedroom is exceptionally spacious and could just as easily serve as an additional lounge, sitting room or multipurpose space depending on your needs.
The bedrooms are a genuine highlight, with the main bedroom particularly generous in size and the second bedroom also offering excellent proportions. The kitchen remains largely original, complete with a freestanding electric stove, ample cabinetry and great natural light, while the bathroom and laundry provide further scope for renovation and improvement.
Framed by established trees and greenery, the home's leafy front façade offers a welcoming street presence, complemented by a traditional picket fence. The generous, fenced front yard provides plenty of space for children and pets to play, with the potential to create an inviting garden setting as part of the home's transformation.
The private central courtyard offers further outdoor space to enhance and personalise, whether creating an entertaining area or a quiet retreat. A single garage, separate store room, solar system and electric hot water add further practicality.
Offering exceptional scope for renovation and improvement, this property presents an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to bring fresh life to a character-filled home. With its generous proportions, original features and versatile living spaces, there is plenty of potential to uncover through a considered renovation. For buyers with a vision, this is an opportunity to restore, reimagine and create something truly special in a convenient Harlaxton location.
General Rates: $1447.85 net per half year
Water Rates: $401.90 net per half year + consumption
School Catchment Area:
Primary: Harlaxton State School - 1.1km
Secondary: Toowoomba State High School - 2.7km
Nearby:
Blue Mountain Hotel - 700m, Downlands College - 900m, Northpoint Shopping Centre - 1.2km, Horn Park Off-Leash Dog Park - 1.5km, Baillie Henderson Hospital - 3.5km
