18 Sophia Street, Kenmore, Qld 4069

If sweeping leafy views, warm mid-century design and a super, family-friendly location are top of your house-hunting list then you are already looking in the right area - and this home in particular delivers all three in spades!

As a local myself I can tell you that there is something so uniquely "Kenmore" about this home that you will feel the moment you cross the threshold. Built in 1970-71 like many classic homes in the area and boasting original hardwood floors, silky oak framed sliding doors and high vaulted ceilings, this property just breathes character and style the likes of which you will be hard pressed to find in a recent build. The sense of space created by the high ceilings and large windows is no illusion, with two generous living areas and three bedrooms upstairs plus a very private master suite and dedicated office downstairs offering all the flexibility you could ask for to suit any shape and size of family. And above all the home's elevated position means you are in for cool breezes and breathtaking views all year round, from stunning sunsets to spring vistas of the jacarandas in bloom to spectacular storm-watching in the summer! 

Meanwhile the lifestyle and location of this home are equally unmatched. Families who love to entertain can host to their hearts content with three distinct outdoor areas from the front balcony to the back patio to the side courtyard, or otherwise relax and take in the privacy of the lush backyard enveloped in a natural screen of dense greenery and home to plenty of local bird life. And speaking of families - not only is the home just two minutes' walk from the back entrance of catchment primary Kenmore South making it ideal for those with young children, but Akuna Street parklands is not far either and will be a hit with the kids and the dog alike while also offering bike paths to the city!

Family homes with this much character in this very desirable pocket of Kenmore do not often come to market, so hurry in quick as you will not be the only one looking!

INSIDE THE HOME:
• Original hardwood floors throughout all upstairs living areas & bedrooms (except family room);
• Recently repainted & refreshed throughout;
• Spacious living room to front features high vaulted ceilings, large windows filling the space with light & original silky-oak framed glass sliding door to front balcony;
• Vaulted ceilings continue into open plan dining / family, which features sliding glass doors to both back patio & side courtyard, air conditioning, plenty of windows & tiled floors to family;
• Kitchen has vaulted ceiling, Bosch dishwasher, Euromaid combination oven & electric cooktop plus additional 2-burner Fisher & Paykel electric cooktop, plenty of storage & back patio access;
• Separate, private master suite with sliding glass door to open-air patio, walk-in robe & ensuite bathroom with combination shower / bath;
• 3 further generous bedrooms, all with built-in robes. Two rear bedrooms have sliding glass doors to private timber balconies while front bedroom features stunning leafy view & vaulted ceiling. Air conditioning to Bed 2;
• Family bathroom upstairs with shower;
• Stunning picture window in stairwell was added by the current owners & further floods the home with light;
• Laundry with good storage;
• Fantastic study downstairs with built-in wraparound desks & plenty of built-in storage / shelving making for a great work-from-home spot;
• Ample storage throughout the home including under stair store, large utility room & lockable storage in carport;
• 2 car carport;
• Electric hot water system.

OUTSIDE THE HOME:
• 584 sqm block;
• Tiled balcony to front of home enjoys sweeping, leafy views & cool breezes making it the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening drinks;
• Private brick courtyard to side is a great breakout space & includes clothesline for drying laundry;
• Paved back patio with excellent flow from inside & steps down to the back yard is ideal for entertaining or keeping an eye on the kids while they play;
• Flat-grassed, north-facing back yard features new turf, lush planting creating a natural privacy screen from the street, fruiting lime tree & chicken coop.

THE LOCATION:
• Located on a super leafy, quiet street that is still within just a few minutes to the best that Kenmore has to offer in shopping, schools, restaurants & parklands;
• Just 140m walk from the back entrance of catchment primary Kenmore South State School & also within walkable range of catchment Kenmore High which is 2.3km away;
• An abundance of excellent private schools are also within a 10-20 minute drive including BBC, St Peters, Brigidine & Ambrose Treacy College;
• The Gilruth Road bus stop servicing buses to Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, UQ & CBD is a short 210m walk;
• Only a few minutes' drive away is Kenmore Plaza complete with Woolworths, Aldi, specialty shops & restaurant plus the very popular Kenmore Tavern, while Kenmore Village including Coles, Mitre 10, BCC library, medical centre & many, many other services, shops & restaurants is a similar distance in the other direction.

*Building & Pest inspection reports available upon request.