Last Listing description (June 2018)
Set on a private 893sqm block in a quiet tree lined location is 21 Barkala Street. Showcasing absolute peace and tranquility on the Ashgrove border of The Gap, this home offers family friendly living on one level.
Approximately 9km's to the City, you will feel transported to the mountain hinterlands where you and your family will enjoy the tranquillity, privacy and peacefulness of the home. Weekends could be spent relaxing and entertaining on the covered outdoor area with views over your lush landscaped gardens.
Property features:
-The floor plan allows for easy living on one level with space for the whole family.
-The covered entertaining space at the front of the home overlooks the treetops and is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind after a long day.
-There are 2 separate living areas providing space and separation for your family.
-The modern kitchen forms the hub of the home and boasts quality stainless steel appliances, island bench and ample preparation and storage space.
-An informal meals area off the kitchen separates the 2 living areas and offers air-conditioning and direct access to the rear entertaining area.
-There are 4 good sized bedrooms, all with built-in robes and ceiling fans.
-The master bedroom features air-conditioning, plenty of storage with built-in cupboard and walk-in robe space and a stylish large ensuite. Elegant French doors provide a peaceful outlook to the private gardens and enable an easy flow from the master bedroom to the covered outdoor entertaining area.
-The modern family bathroom services the remaining 3 bedrooms.
-An elevated outdoor deck nestled in the grassy landscaped back garden at the rear of the property offers view of Mt Coot-Tha and the fully fenced private back gardens and grassy play area, an ideal place for pets and children to play.
-There is a separate laundry with external access.
-There is a 3kW Solar System and 2 rain water tanks holding 13,000 litres that are fully installed to both toilets and the laundry to save on both electricity and urban utility bills.
-The home provides plenty of storage options including a roof ladder for storage within the entire hardwood trussed roof cavity as well as a 3*3m garden shed.
-To fully complement this eco-friendly home, the large back gardens contain mandarine, orange, bananas, R2E2 mango, mulberry, fig and lychee trees and a fully enclosed hen house and large run for egg laying chickens.
-Crimsafe screens are installed on all windows and doors for added security.
-There is tandem car accommodation.
The location:
-Situated in the popular public-school catchment areas for Payne Road State School and The Gap State High School.
-Less than 5 minutes' drive or 15 minutes' walk for Active travel option to Payne Road State School (approximately 1.1km) and The Gap State High School (approximately 1.7km).
-Join a close community of welcoming, friendly neighbours with over 70 households annually enjoying the neighborhood Christmas party at Alan Willing Place Park with Rotary Santa sleigh visit.
-The popular Alan Willing Place Park with upgraded children's playground and picnic gazebo is just across the road and 30m from your front door.
-Catch all The Gap bus routes to the city and Cultural Centre at the Payne Road/Waterworks Road bus stop less than 5 minutes' walk through Alan Willing Place Park, 250m via a peaceful walking track at the rear of the BP Service Station on Waterworks Road.
-Popular cafes including The Lodge, Walton's Pantry & Caf Tara, Walton Bridge Reserve, The Gap Village Shopping Centre and the new Aldi (opening early-mid 2018) are less than a 3-minute drive away, or 10 minute walk.
-Join others on the street who walk their golf buggies to The Ashgrove Golf Club (and Zegatos restaurant) less than a 5 minute walk away or swim and play tennis at the popular Taylor Range Country Club only just over 1km away.
-Mater Dei Primary School, Marist College Ashgrove, Mt St Michaels College, Mt Maria College, Stuartholme School, Brisbane Grammar School for Boys, Brisbane Girls Grammar School and St Joseph's College are all within easy reach.
-You are approximately 7 minutes away from the popular swimming spot at Enoggera Reservoir. Walkabout Creek Visitor and Wildlife Centre, bush walking trails and Green Tree Frog Caf are next to the Reservoir and provide a great day out for the whole family.
-The Gap also offers The Gap Pony Club and The Gap Health and Racquet.
-There are an abundance of family- and pet-friendly cafes and restaurants in near-by Ashgrove, Bardon, Red Hill and Paddington.
Offering comfortable living for the growing family, light filled rooms and a green leafy outlook from every window, this home should be at the top of your list.
Properties like this do not come to market every day and this one perfectly captures the essence of what Queensland living is all about. For further information or to organise a private inspection of this home, please call Carmen Briggs today.
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