This home offers position, position, position - and it also whispers potential to expand. Located close to the Ashgrove border, this beautiful home is positioned on a large elevated 847sqm block. Situated on a quiet street, 25 Barkala Street is also across the road from the local park and within walking distance to Schools, The Gap Shopping Precinct, public transport and is only 8kms from the Brisbane CBD.
Built in the 1960s, this three bedroom, one bathroom house has been extensively renovated. It has polished wooden floors, and an open plan kitchen which includes a Bosch dishwasher. In the lounge room, sliding glass doors offer an expansive view onto the park, and there is a verandah where you can sit with your morning coffee. This open plan lounge also benefits from a brand new 7kW reverse cycle air conditioner. To the rear of the house is a large patio area, with a bench for food preparation. The rear garden is terraced, with flat sections for children to play.
Property features include:
* 3 bedrooms all with ceiling fans, and 2 with built in robes;
* Master bedroom comes with a split system A/C;
* 1 bathroom with a bath;
* Open plan living / dining with brand new 7kW reverse cycle air conditioner;
* Modern kitchen, which includes a dishwasher, breakfast bar and plenty of cupboard space;
* Polished wooden floors throughout;
* From the lounge, sliding glass doors open out to the covered front balcony with expansive leafy views onto the park;
* Rear large patio area, with a bench for food preparation and a wall fan, perfect for that summer BBQ as you watch the kids play in the fenced terraced backyard;
* Downstairs you will find a tiled utility room;
* Double garage door, with space for two small cars, or one car with plenty of storage;
* Off street parking with shade sail.
If you look along the street you will see similar homes that have been extended - position is perfect, and the ability to make this a larger home, subject to council approval, is possible, with plenty of space to the front and rear of the property. The current owners have both survey and concept plans drawn up for an extension to the property and these are available on request.
The house is a four-minute drive or fifteen-minute walk to shops, schools, medical and dental services, restaurants and cafes. Across the road is access to a walking and cycling track - part of a network, with Mt Coot-tha accessible just around the corner. The property is also located in the Payne Road Primary and The Gap State High Catchments.
Contact Stephen Dangerfield or Jack Dangerfield if you have any further questions, and we look forward to seeing you at one of our Open Homes.
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About the area:
There are several shopping centres and supermarkets within easy reach along with restaurants, parkland, professional services, sporting facilities (including The Gap Health and Racquet Club, Taylor Range Club and The Gap Golf Course), child care centres and private and public primary and secondary schools.
As well as the excellent local amenities on Waterworks Road, the neighbouring suburb of Ashgrove features the Ashgrove Avenue & Ashgrove Central shopping centre. A little further towards the city are Rosalie's brilliant restaurants, cafes and gourmet food outlets, and fashionable Paddington with its restaurants, antique stores, up-market boutiques, variety shopping and entertainment venues.
The Gap State School, Payne Road Primary School , Hilder Road School and St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary Schools are all located in The Gap and only minutes away are the highly-regarded Ashgrove Marist Boys College, Mater Dei Primary School, Stuartholme and Mount St Michaels Girls Schools.
The Gap is within very easy reach of Brisbane Forest Park with its natural bush land, walking trails wildlife, recreational reservoir and magnificent mountain top views. It is also a short drive to enjoy the country village atmosphere and weekend markets of the Samford Valley.
