What do you love most about the home?

The memories of very happy times and I do attribute some of this to the design of the house. The larger duplex is an excellent family home and designed for areas of privacy catering for different age groups and options to follow different interests. We had a large extended family and the house was always the meeting place. The family room has a view to the North West over trees and always had a feeling you were sitting in amongst the trees looking down. The windows allowed for full view and could be opened all around or closed during winter providing 12 months usage. On the family room side the kitchen provides full access and visibility to interaction with family or visitors with the option on the other side to keep it more formal yet have interaction. There is a formal lounge room with views quite separate from the family room and glass doors can close off this area for peace and quiet. The office downstairs is large and has its own private access and can be closed from the rest of the house with access to bathroom and separate toilet. There is plenty of storage space and a small workshop underneath. There was always a sense of privacy from all aspects with trees shading part of the house. The driveway and garage could always accommodate at least four cars. The back is paved and required little upkeep.

The smaller duplex was, until 1988, the main family home. The reason for extending was to support an elderly Aunt living on her own. This worked wonderfully as both houses maintained privacy yet so accessible to each other. The smaller duplex then became a rental property. Because there are three accesses to property there is complete privacy. We knew less about what our tenants were doing than we did about the next door neighbours. In 2012 due to health reasons and we couldn’t find any suitable substitute we renovated and moved into the smaller duplex. This duplex was designed to accommodate our different interests. It also enabled me to continue working privately from home as well as inviting for grandchildren and family.

What do you love most about the position and location?

• Sitting on the hill with access from three streets. • The 180 degree views. The feeling of being in amongst the trees. • The breezes. It is always much cooler than most places but doesn’t get the destructive weather. • 10 mins drive into the city (30 mins – in peak hour). • Lots of public transport – bus into the city across the road. Buses to Southbank, Theatres, Art Galleries

at the end of Banks Street. • Local State School down the road. • Shopping centres 2 mins away in two directions – Alderley, Newmarket and Ashgrove. • Happy friendly family neighbours but house is also set up that we don’t see neighbours. • Airport 15mins through tunnel.

What improvements have been made over the years?

Original building built as a duplex by a relative in 1953. Classed as a Multiple Dwelling

1988. Larger duplex was extended in 1988 (Architect R Eccles – 46 Eagle St, Alderley). Original had 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, 1 lounge/sitting room, 1 garage. Additions included: 3 bedrooms, 1 lounge room, 1 ensuite, 1 laundry, renovated kitchen

1992 Additions included: 1 office, 1 bathroom and toilet, besser brick dividing fence. Paved at back of larger duplex, added patio outside kitchen, driveway and extra parking bay, 1 work shed.

2002—2010 Extended front and back patio’s in larger duplex, enclosed back patio and opened to kitchen. Laid slate outside back patio. Tiled back courtyard in smaller duplex. Applied to BCC to strata title duplexes. All completed except sewage had to be brought down to Affleck St.

2011. Renovated smaller duplex which had been rented since 1992. Original had 2 bedrooms, 1 lounge dining room, 1 kitchen, 1 sunroom,1 garage, 1 bathroom, 1 laundry. Additions included 1 bathroom, 1 office, 1 work shed, renovated kitchen and installed a firewall between

duplexes.

2012. Started process to complete a Body Corporate

A bit about our home from Diana and Graham…….

Alan: 0414 777 338 Office: 1800 638 769 Sue: 0418 988 715

Alan: 0414 777 338 Office: 1800 638 769 Sue: 0418 988 715

FLOOR PLAN

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CONSTRUCTION AND LAND

• Built in 1953 with extensions in 1988 and 2006

• Brick and timber with tiled and colourbond roofing

• Insulated ceiling—wool batts

• Firewall between the two duplexes

• Heaps of power points throughout • Sensor lights to both entrances

• Smoke alarms

• Timber windows and French doors

• Line gas available

• Termite Protection—Bait Box

• Single Lot of 1,011 sqm

RESIDENCE ONE

• Two levels of living with undercroft storage/workshop

• Alarm system (wired but not operational) • Two Rheem 125 lt electric HWS

• Fernery/Potting enclosure

• Paved courtyard with drying line

• Garden shed 3x3 mtr and storage racks

• Water tank with pump, plumbed to toilet • Single remote controlled garage, painted floor, opens

to side courtyard

• Downstairs rumpus/office with access to Affleck Street • Off road parking for 3 vehicles

• Front patio with views to Mt Coot-tha

Family Room and Sunroom off Kitchen

• Floating timber floor / tiled floor to sunroom

• Ceiling fan, downlights, flyscreens (family room only) • Panasonic Split system air conditioning

• Sunroom has corner sliding window and crimsafe screen door to courtyard

Kitchen

• Caesar stone top, glass splashback

• Ilve canopy rangehood and 4 burner gas cook top

• Under bench oven and Ariston dishwasher • 1.25 bowl corner sink with garbage disposal • Appliance cupboard, good pantry, wide fridge space

• Ceiling fan, spot lights and downlights

Bedrooms

• Good size main with ceiling fan, a/c, built in robe and access to 2 way bathroom

• Bed 2 and 3 have no robes

• Bed 4 is downstairs—no robe

Lounge and Dining

• Beautiful polished timber flooring

• Corner window with view to Mt Coot-tha

• Panasonic split system a/c

Bathrooms and Laundry

• Renovated main bathroom with double shower

• 2-way bathroom with heated towel rail, separate toilet • Downstairs bathroom with separate toilet • Large laundry with double tub

RESIDENCE TWO

• Paved courtyard with drying line

• Garden shed 3 x 3 mtr • Off road parking for 1 vehicle

Living rooms

• Carpeted lounge/dining opening to two patios—one being undercover

• Fireplace, Panasonic Inverter split a/c, downlights and white timber venetian blinds

• Security screen doors

• Separate family room with Panasonic Inverter a/c

Kitchen and Meals

• Caesar stone top, glass splashback, soft close drawers

• Canopy rangehood, 5 burner gas cook top

• Ilve wall oven and separate grill, Whirlpool dishwasher • Appliance cupboard, pull out pantry, drawer storage

and broom cupboard

• Plumbing for fridge

• Panasonic Inverter split a/c

Bedrooms

• Queen size main with built in robe, fan and Panasonic Inverter split a/c

• Second double size room with built in robe and fan

Office / Bedroom 3

• Private side entrance with Crimsafe screen door

Bathrooms and Laundry

• Renovated bathroom with double shower • Retro bathroom with pedestal vanity and separate toilet • Kitchenette style laundry with 1.5 bowl sink

GENERAL

Location

• 6.4 km/12 mins to Brisbane CBD

• 7.7 km/12 mins to Chermside

Transport

• 361 and 372 Bus (Banks Bend Stop 25) 90 m

• City trains from Alderley Station 1.1 km

Local Amenities

• Newmarket State School 850 m

• Kelvin Grove College 4 km

• Newmarket Olympic Pool 1.1 km

• Victoria Park Golf Course and RBH 4 km

• Grinstead Park 4.3 km

Services

• BCC Rates approx $1,315 gross per qtr • Urban Utilities $174.54 per qtr plus water consumption

• Cable Broadband Internet and Foxtel

Electoral Information

• Federal—Brisbane

• State—Ashgrove • Local—Enoggera

FACT SHEET

SITE PLAN

An early settler, originally from Alderley Edge in Cheshire England, was apparently so struck by the resemblance of the rolling pastures of the area to those of his home town that he named his property ‘Alderley Edge’. Both were elevated places with wide views of the surrounding countryside and the city. In the late 1890’s, the area was subdivided under the names ‘Alderley Park Estate’ and ‘Alderley Edge Estate’ and the local hotel was called the ‘Alderley Arms’. In 1899 Alderley railway station was opened and the district became officially recognised as Alderley. The English origin of the name, ‘Alderley’ is possibly from the Old English for ‘Alfred’s Leah’ where ‘leah’ is a copse of wood.

Situated only 6.5km north west from the Brisbane CBD and enjoying easy access to the City, tunnels, BNE airport and Northern Highways, Alderley offers a great lifestyle. Housing options are numerous with a median price range of $665,000 through to million dollar homes available. Alderley is surrounded by Newmarket in the south, Ashgrove and Enoggera in the west, Grange and Stafford in the east and Kedron and Everton Park in the north.

Shopping is a delight with Newmarket Reading Shopping centre easily accessible, Kelvin Grove Urban Village, Brookside and Stafford City shopping centres are all close-by. The suburb has several nearby by restaurants frequented by the locals that offer outstanding food options and it is close enough to other restaurant precincts to make taxis a viable transport option after dining out.

Being centrally located residents of this suburb are also spoilt for choice in both public and private school options.

Public transport commuters can choose from Alderley train station which is close by or the City bus service from the Banks Bend Stop 25 a few metres away providing route options to Ashgrove, Dorrington, Enoggera, Newmarket, Spring Hill and the City.

Alderley’s Bank Street Reserve is virtually at your door with access to numerous community parks and BBQ facilities. Should you fancy a swim the Newmarket Olympic Pool will come in very handy.

That is why inner city Alderley is in so much demand no matter what the market and astute buyers don’t hesitate to snap up every opportunity to purchase here.

Alan Campbell, Principal 0414 777 338

Alan continues to forge a widespread reputation for his extremely high level of service, honesty, and expertise within the Real Estate industry. As a resident of the inner western and northern suburbs for nearly a decade, he proudly promotes the area as being a great place to live, work and play. With a sales background of over 14 years in residential property under major franchise groups, Alan has a wealth of knowledge and experience to offer. To him the satisfaction of being a real estate agent comes from getting contracts together and sharing in his clients' delight. He thoroughly enjoys working with people and values the importance of regular communication. Becoming an independent business owner with One Agency is an exciting move for both him and his clients.

As well as having established a personal portfolio of investment properties, Alan plays an active role on several Body Corporate Committees giving him a real understanding of the wide variety of issues facing property owners. Prior to real estate, Alan worked in hospitality and office management where he acquired invaluable experience working with people from all walks of life. He credits his success in the real estate industry to his ethical business practices, attention to detail, knowledge of the market, being a people person, and his single-minded pursuit of excellence.

Sue Barnes, Principal 0418 988 715

With a host of testimonials from delighted clients attesting to her success, Sue is justifiably proud of her record for timely, stress-free and seamless sales. A background in retail banking has contributed to Sue having a meticulous eye for detail and an unwavering level of personal integrity and confidentiality – qualities that allow her clients to rest easy knowing they are in caring and capable hands.

A brilliant sales record doesn’t come down to magic or luck! Sue combines genuine warmth, interest and empathy with a systematic approach to business that sees her receiving endless word of mouth referrals. The great results Sue achieves for her clients can be attributed to her really getting to know the properties she sells, a fundamental understanding of buyer psychology and how it feels to be both a buyer and seller.

You are guaranteed upfront guidance and advice, valuable insight into presentation and layout to maximise buyer interest, friendliness, honesty, clear and constant communication, ongoing support and tireless enthusiasm for selling your property! Listening to your needs, understanding your concerns and taking an informed no-pressure approach are just some of the key qualities both buyers and sellers love about Sue

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