If only walls could talk, they would have so many stories to tell, and one can imagine what has been before. The love, the laughter, the family gatherings, such a wonderful home, such an interesting history. Built in the 1919's, 'Rocklawn' has stood the test of time and represents all the charm and subtle elegance of her era, while providing comfortable modern living. Held by the same family for her lifetime, this welcoming home is being offered to the market for the very first time. With a commanding street presence, 69 Chester Road has been admired by many over the years, and the opportunity is finally here to make this property your home.
Situated on an expansive 1,215sqm corner parcel of land and spread over 3 lots, the facade offers both a history and a home of gracious proportions, ready for a new owner to call their own and add their personal mark. The north facing front porch is the perfect place to enjoy the morning cuppa, preceding classical and spacious interior full of original character elements.
Stepping inside the home, the wide entrance invites you into the heart of the home, the gorgeous living room featuring a marble fireplace, high ceilings, bay window, and leadlight windows. Your eyes are quickly drawn to the bay window, a relaxing place to read and look out to the private front yard, framed by the Poinciana tree. Sitting pride of place, the piano enjoys a backdrop of leadlight windows, and I am sure provided endless hours of entertainment, "Mum was not only an avid pianist but also had a great sense of style and colour, which is evident throughout the home; her joyful colour schemes complimenting the personality of the home. Dad was a renowned research scientist but also a very practical man who enjoyed wood carving, pottery, furniture restoration and had a deep love of maps".
Meander through to the dining room, framed by a wall of windows bringing the outside in. The current family room sits beside the kitchen offering an ideal space to extend the kitchen if required. The galley style kitchen with walk in pantry has been updated with quality stainless appliances, dishwasher & timber cabinetry and connects through to the back deck via casement windows. Entertain or unwind on the back deck, overlooking the private back garden, you can imagine the next generations of children playing on the swings or hide and seek closely watched by the family.
Back inside you will find 4 oversized bedrooms (2 with extensive built-in robes), 2 full bathrooms, plus a powder room. The bathrooms & 4th bedroom have all been updated in the last 12 months. The main bedroom opens via French doors to the lovely front porch, and sits beside a walk-in dressing room, which could easily be converted to an ensuite, walk-in robe or nursery. There is a lovely, north facing study at the front of the house, the perfect vantage point to watch the world go by.
Complete this outstanding package with a fully fenced yard, ducted air-conditioning & heating, internal laundry, security provisions, 4 car garaging, water tanks and a workshop and storage under the house. You can move right in and enjoy everything on offer while you dream of your renovations.
Annerley offers inner city living at its finest, with a real sense of community. Ideally located offering easy access to the hospitals, universities, an array of private schools, Junction Park Primary School, QLD Tennis Centre & shops; just a bike ride to the Green Bridge connecting you to UQ; walking distance to Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School, Our Lady's College & the bus; a 10-minute walk to Yeronga Primary & High Schools, tennis courts, parks, Yeronga pool and train. Annerley offers an outstanding lifestyle only 5km to the CBD & perfectly positioned to tap into the activity around the upcoming Games.
Stand Out features of 69 Chester Rd, Annerley:
- Rare 1,215sqm corner block on 3 lots
- Single level home with plenty of opportunity to extend or update if required
- Beautiful original character features including hardwood floors under the carpet, casement windows, bay window with leadlights, French doors, high ceilings & VJ's.
- Wide entrance, perfect for the artwork & sideboard
- Living room with marble fireplace & room for the piano
- Formal dining room
- Family room or meals room beside the kitchen
- Galley style kitchen with quality stainless appliances, dishwasher & timber cabinetry, walk in pantry.
- Internal laundry
- Large entertainment deck overlooking the private gardens.
- 4 oversized bedrooms - 2 with extensive built-in wardrobes
- Main bedroom opens via French doors to the lovely front porch, and sits beside a walk-in dressing room, which could easily be converted to an ensuite, walk-in robe or nursery.
- Dedicated study + another study or children’s playroom.
- 2 updated bathrooms, plus a powder room
- Ducted air-conditioning & heating
- 4 car, lock up garage with entry from Gibson Street
- Integrated wireless security siren alarm system & security gates.
- Workshop & storage underneath the house
- Easy access to the hospitals, universities, an array of private schools, Junction Park Primary, QLD Tennis Centre & shops
- Just a bike ride to the Green Bridge connecting you to UQ.
- Walking distance to Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School, Our Lady's College & the bus
- 10-minute walk to Yeronga Primary & High Schools, tennis courts, Yeronga pool, parks, and train
- Annerley offers an outstanding lifestyle only 5km to the CBD & perfectly positioned to tap into the activity around the upcoming Games.
69 Chester Road is more than just a house, it is a home, and this is your opportunity to create your family's future.
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