40 Dorset Street

Off Market

40 Dorset Street

Ashgrove QLD 4060

0 m²

1179 m²

House

Last sold for $2,185,000

Brigette Righton, last sold this property on 23 September 2026 after 22 days on market.

Overview

Kenilworth | A Rare Heritage Home with Land, Character and Potential

A treasured piece of Ashgrove history, “Kenilworth” is a beautifully preserved heritage residence dating back to 1886, set on an impressive 1,179m2 across three lots. There is a timeless quality to homes of this era, built with a level of craftsmanship, quality materials and attention to detail that is increasingly rare today. “Kenilworth” showcases this beautifully, with polished timber floors, VJ walls, soaring ceilings, VJ ceilings and breezeways throughout. The front and side wraparound veranda, together with the rear veranda, adds to the home's traditional appeal while providing multiple spaces to enjoy the established gardens and outdoors. A thoughtfully designed rear extension complements the original home, creating a practical modern layout while respecting its heritage. The country style kitchen combines traditional charm with modern conveniences and connects easily with the rear deck and gardens. Surrounded by established gardens, mature trees and abundant birdlife, “Kenilworth” offers a peaceful sense of privacy while being just 4.6km from the CBD and close to Ashgrove's cafés, shops, transport and excellent schools. Property Features: • Bedrooms, bathrooms and all living areas conveniently positioned on one level • 1,179m2 allotment across three lots • Built in 1886 with beautifully preserved original character • Verandas extending across all four sides • Polished timber floors, original breezeways, VJ walls and ceilings • Formal lounge and dining rooms with original brick fireplace • Country style kitchen with timber cabinetry, stainless steel benchtops and large gas cooktop and oven • Open plan dining with large solid timber stacker doors opening to the rear entertaining deck • Four generous sized bedrooms with ceiling fans and air conditioning • Two bathrooms, including a main family bathroom with a large skylight, plus an additional shower and toilet with the laundry • Covered rear entertaining deck overlooking the gardens • Established gardens, mature trees and abundant birdlife • Legal height undercroft with parking for 2-3 cars, storage and potential to build in, subject to council approval • Two large water tanks • Scope to further enhance the property, including potential pool or granny flat, subject to council approval • 4.6km to Brisbane CBD • Within the catchment for Oakleigh State School and Kelvin Grove State College • Moments from Marist College, Mt St Michael's College, Saint Finnbars Primary School and Mater Dei Catholic Primary School • Close to parklands, bike tracks, cafés, restaurants and Ashgrove shopping precinct and public transport Please contact Brigette Righton 0407 880 006 or Amy MacDonald 0433 312 170 for further information.

Features

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 carspaces

2 carport spaces

0 m² floor area

1179 m² lot size

House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom houses sold in Ashgrove over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 40 Dorset Street is $2.06m.

Median value

$2.06m

Estimated value range

$1.2m - $3.65m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

-3%

decrease over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Ashgrove. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 40 Dorset Street

2026

Sold

$2,185,000

23 Sep 2026 by Brigette Righton, of Righton Property

Happy sellers in Ashgrove

78%

78% of sellers in Ashgrove reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Ashgrove stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 40 reviews in Ashgrove over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 4 bedroom houses in Ashgrove

In the last 12 months, 43 four-bedroom houses similar to 40 Dorset Street, have been sold.

This represents a 28% increase in four-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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