25 Foinaven Street, Kenmore, Qld 4069

If you have been house hunting in the Kenmore area then I'm sure you will have seen no shortage of classic homes boasting beautiful original character features - but this home is certainly one of the best!

"Breathtaking" almost feels like an understatement, but it truly is the best word to describe the feeling that you get when you step through the French doors at the front and are met with soaring raked ceilings, full-height windows filling the home with natural light and sweeping leafy views off the back deck just beyond. Original hardwood floors throughout the upstairs / entry level (matching the timber decks to the front and back) not only create a seamless flow from indoors to outdoors but also give the home that sense of warmth that mid-century design is so well known for. 

And it's not just charm that this home has to offer - it's also offers an ideal separation of spaces for the whole family. Take a few steps downstairs and you will find yourself in a palatial tiled family room (seriously - it has 2.6m ceilings and is 7.8m x 7.1m!) just waiting to become the centre of the kids' chill-out zone while you enjoy the serenity upstairs all to yourself. Our sellers assure us the best spot for this is out on the covered back deck, where you can soak in a stunning winter sunset from its north-westerly aspect or take advantage of the elevated position for a breeze in the summer while you keep an eye on the kids in the pool below. 

Tucked away in a pocket of Kenmore that is peaceful and private while still being within a few minutes' walk of parks, bus stops, and catchment Kenmore High as well as an equally short drive from everything else you might need, the location could not possibly be better and will undoubtedly make this home very sought after. Be very speedy to view.

INSIDE THE HOME:
• Original hardwood floors & high raked ceilings throughout entire upstairs;
• Wide, timber-framed French doors open from front deck into spacious living / dining upstairs with air conditioning, two ceiling fans, floor to ceiling windows & timber-framed, glass stacker doors to back deck; 
• Modern kitchen upstairs with breakfast bar in island, Bosch dishwasher, Miele rangehood, Euromaid oven & electric cooktop plus wall-to-wall windows overlooking back deck;
• Meals is open plan to kitchen & features ceiling fan, air conditioning & statement timber wall panelling;
• Lounge / office is flooded with natural light from bank of full-height windows to one side & has ceiling fan;
• Upstairs master enjoys lush view of treetops through wall-to-wall windows at the back & has ceiling fan, walk in robe & ensuite bathroom with shower (plus large storage space in roof cavity);
• Three further bedrooms downstairs, all with ceiling fans, built-in robes & timber-framed windows. Bed 2 is carpeted with extra door to family bathroom while Beds 3 & 4 are tiled;
• Extremely large 7.8m x 7.1m, tiled family room downstairs with 2.6m high ceilings, two ceiling fans, built-in storage in cupboards & under stairs plus timber-framed, sliding glass doors to back patio would be ideal breakout space for kids or teenagers & is super cool in summer as it is below ground level. This is big enough for a ping pong or pool table as well as a zone to watch the telly!;
• Large family bathroom downstairs with separate bath & shower;
• Laundry downstairs has large counter, sliding cupboard doors to tuck washer / dryer away in & side yard access through Crimsafe screen door;
• Security system;
• 2 car lock-up garage to front.

OUTSIDE THE HOME:
• 746 sqm block;
• Fully fenced to all sides making it not only very private but also perfect for kids & pets;
• Covered timber deck to front overlooks paved courtyard & would be a peaceful morning coffee spot;
• Fantastic, covered timber deck to rear enjoys lush, elevated views, cool breezes, stunning sunsets & warm afternoon light in the winter. Also features double roller blinds to protect against excess light if so desired & overlooks swimming pool & back yard below;
• Covered patio downstairs offers yet another entertaining / relaxing space & sits alongside a stunning, custom-designed pool (circa 2018) finished in dark PebbleCrete keeping the water naturally warm even in colder months;
• Lawn just behind pool plus established plants & trees to all sides of the property for more privacy;
• Timber walkway from front courtyard down to pool on one side while other side features clothesline for drying laundry;
• Three very large rainwater tanks in backyard plus one additional smaller tank in side yard;
• Entirely new roof on home as of February 2023.

THE LOCATION:
• Positioned in a lesser known & very serene pocket of Kenmore surrounded by greenery;
• Quiet cul de sac is home to other young families meaning the kids will have no trouble making friends with the neighbours;
• Just 400m walk to Dumbarton Oval and the adjacent Sir Scene Mickaleon Park;
• Literally only 210m (less than 5 minutes!) walk to Lanark Street bus stop servicing Indooroopilly, UQ and the CBD;
• High-performing catchment high school Kenmore High is only 10 minutes away on foot (600m) with catchment primary Kenmore State School similarly close in the other direction (1.1km - about 15 minutes' walk);
• An abundance of excellent private schools are also within a 10-20 minute drive including BBC, St Peters, Brigidine and Ambrose Treacy College;
• Less than 5 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.

Building & Pest Inspection reports available on request.