5 Gilruth Road Kenmore, QLD 4069

There is something increasingly special about finding a home where family life can spread out on this sort of scale. At 5 Gilruth Road, more than a quarter of an acre gives you a huge pool, an enormous mostly flat backyard and a character-filled five-bedroom home - all in an established Kenmore location remarkably close to everything.

And it is the connection between the house and all that outdoor space that really makes it. Among the most recent improvements, the fabulous open-plan kitchen is generous, practical and made for family life, with masses of storage and bench space and a big eat-in island at its centre. From here, the living and dining areas open straight onto the recently added, enormous deck overlooking the pool and backyard - creating one big, relaxed space for long lunches, family dinners, entertaining friends or simply keeping an eye on the kids outside.

Beyond this central hub, the house has all the warmth and individuality that comes with a home that has evolved over time. Originally built in 1956 and subsequently extended to include a second level, timber floors, large windows, sliding glass doors and beautifully cared-for original details sit alongside the more recent improvements. Downstairs, impressive 2.7m ceilings add to the sense of space across the main living, dining and kitchen areas and three of the five bedrooms. Multiple living areas give a family plenty of room to spread out, while upstairs, the master includes an ensuite and a wonderfully leafy, expansive outlook.

Perhaps what makes the whole proposition even more appealing is the flexibility it offers for the future. There is scope to continue updating or changing the home over time should you choose, while the extraordinary 1,032sqm block opens up some interesting longer-term possibilities of its own. Or you could simply enjoy something that has become remarkably difficult to find this close to the city - a character-filled family home with a pool and a genuinely enormous backyard.

Our owners are keen to sell and with family homes on blocks of this scale increasingly difficult to find in Kenmore, we expect plenty of interest. Be quick to view - 5 Gilruth Road is guaranteed to sell at auction, if not before.

INSIDE THE HOME
• Timber floors, large windows and sliding glass doors throughout, together with a wealth of well-cared-for original character and impressive 2.7m ceilings across the downstairs level, encompassing the main living, dining and kitchen spaces and three bedrooms;
• Multiple living spaces offering plenty of opportunity for family members to come together - or occasionally escape one another;
• Spacious open-plan kitchen, living and dining area connecting directly with the rear deck, pool and backyard;
• Recently added kitchen with engineered stone benchtops, extensive storage, large pantry and generous eat-in island bench, five-burner gas cooktop, and stainless steel Westinghouse appliances;
• Five bedrooms across two levels (fifth bedroom currently being used as third living space / study), including the upstairs master with built-in storage, ensuite and beautiful leafy outlook;
• Updated main bathroom with bath, shower and vanity, plus separate toilet;
• Air-conditioning to the main living area and two upstairs bedrooms;
• Full internal laundry with direct exterior access.

OUTSIDE THE HOME
• An extraordinary 1,032sqm block - more than a quarter of an acre and increasingly rare this close to the Brisbane CBD;
• Enormous, fully fenced backyard, mostly flat at the rear and offering a fantastic amount of usable space for children and pets;
• Huge swimming pool, recently resurfaced and easily visible from the kitchen, living areas and deck;
• Expansive rear deck with more than enough room for both outdoor dining and lounging, overlooking the pool and backyard;
• Additional covered and partially enclosed outdoor living area;
• Enclosed front courtyard with distinctive mid-century breeze-block walls adding another layer of character and privacy;
• Potential to investigate future subdivision of the block (STCA) including the possibility of retaining the existing home and potentially creating a battle-axe block at the rear.

THE LOCATION
• Exceptionally convenient Kenmore position, combining an unusually large parcel of land with easy access to schools, shopping and public transport;
• Bus stop directly across the road, servicing routes to Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and the CBD;
• Within easy walking distance of Kenmore Village for supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and everyday shopping;
• Easy walk to high-performing catchment schools Kenmore State School and Kenmore State High School, as well as OLR Catholic Primary;
• Convenient to an excellent selection of private schools including Brisbane Boys' College, St Peters Lutheran College, Brigidine College and Ambrose Treacy College;
• Approximately 10km from the Brisbane CBD as the crow flies.

Homes offering this much land, this much family space and this much future flexibility are becoming extraordinarily difficult to find anywhere this close to the city. 5 Gilruth Road already offers the space, character and indoor-outdoor lifestyle for a family to thoroughly enjoy - with the added luxury of knowing there are still plenty of possibilities for the years ahead.

N.B. Building & Pest Inspection reports available upon request.