20 Kennaway offers an early 1900 twin gable residence on a corner block of 850 sqm and is positioned for absolute convenience in Banyo. This Queenslander has a sanctuary of space, natural light and exquisite period design. It’s stunning in its elements with external chamferboard, alloy roof, gable fretwork, rich timber floors, leadlight, VJ walls/ceilings; French doors, high ceilings, fretwork, picture rails, heritage fanlights, federation arches, casements, sash windows and striking timber floors.
The current owners have enjoyed their time at 20 Kennaway for the past 35 years, and have maintained the home with love and care.
Features
An ideal floor plan, the living and sleeping zones blend well
Office/home study at the entry
The central hall allows access to the three king size bedrooms all with high ceilings – the master has a split system (bedroom 3 has a skylight and a ventilated roof fixing)
The fourth bedroom is generous and sits off the sunroom – private from the main areas of the home
The sunroom is a zone to relax
The hall opens to a charming open living and dining with natural light via a cool white ventilated skylight
Family size kitchen with loads of traffic space, gas hotplates, dishwasher, great food preparation areas, corner pantry and ample above and below storage. The kitchen overlooks the rear deck.
Generous rear covered deck – great for entertaining (15 years old)
The main bathroom is eclectic and retro – you have to love it, shower over bath, magic vanity, linen and separate toilet
Under the home, not legal height through ones is able to walk around quite comfortably. This space offers loads of general storage and there is a room that can be used for hobbies.
The laundry is under the home as is additional toilet
The double carport has access off Musgrave Road and there is room for another 3 open cars, trailer or boat.
The backyard is free of stormwater and sewer lines to enable the addition of a pool and pool pavilion.
Very neat and tidy laws and gardens
Security throughout the home
Gas Cylinders used for gas supply
Solar panels – approx. 1 KW with 6 panels
Water tank – 5000 litre
NBN fibre to the premises
Fully fenced
Concrete block wall around the rear of the home and the remaining side timber slats
In 1988 – restumped – electrics and plumbing addressed where necessary and a new roof
Urban Utilities Water:$285 per quarter
BCC Rates $442.00 per quarter
Lifestyle
11.6km to Brisbane City as the crow flies
3/5 minute walk to Banyo Village – Woolworths and specialty shops, Clapham Junction Wine Bar, library, local parks and Banyo Rail
3 minute drive to the popular All Inn Brewing Company
15 minute walk to Virginia train station
10 minute drive to Toombul Shopping Centre, cafes and theatres
15 minute drive to Chermside Shopping Centre, cafes, restaurants, theatres, library and RSL Club
10 minute drive to the airports (DFO shopping) and convenient access to the Southern Cross Way
5 minute drive to St Pius, Earnshaw College and Australian Catholic University
Short drive to the boat ramp on Nudgee Road to access Moreton Bay
Bike/walk ways to Nudgee Beach and through the Boondall Wetlands
Close to Nudgee and Virginia Golf Courses
Direct access to the Southern Cross way to the North and South Coasts