Revamped older Ipswich homes retain grace and style

IPSWICH: Short Street is the address of this colonial style home which is on the market for offers over $849,000.

There’s three bedrooms, a family bathroom and a living area on the first level. The ground floor has the master bedroom (walk in robe and ensuite), a second family bathroom and the laundry.

The level also takes in a large lounge room, open plan living and eating areas and the kitchen with butler’s pantry.

The open plan area has direct access to a big deck which overlooks the inground swimming pool.

SILKSTONE: Offers of $699,000 or more is the price tag for a four-bedroom, two bathroom home in Eastern Street.

The well maintained 1960’s home stands on an elevated block. It has built in wardrobes and air conditioning in the bedrooms and polished floorboards and ornate cornices feature in the living areas.

The kitchen, living and dining areas flow out onto a large undercover deck.

It also has a 4.5kW solar system.

NORTH IPSWICH: A price tag of $769,000, or more, has been set for a four-bedroom home in Pine Street.

The fully restored home is on an elevated block. Interior features include 3.3m ceilings, open plan living, a large kitchen, timber walls and floating bamboo flooring.

The master bedroom has an ensuite and a built in robe, while the family bathroom is easily accessed from the remaining three bedrooms.

The living area has been restyled to open plan and benefits, as does the rest of the home, from a – ducted Daikin 12.5 kW system. The home is also hooked up to 6.6kW solar system. The large rear deck overlooks a fully fenced garden.

NORTH IPSWICH: Offers over $499,000 are asked for a renovated 1920s home on Waterworks Road.

The highset residence has three bedrooms and a large bathroom, high ceilings, polished timber floors, fretwork breezeways, stained leadlight doors and windows and double French doors.

The deep verandah sweeps around two sides.

Two of the bedrooms and the living room are air conditioned. The living room has direct access to the verandah and from the kitchen and dining room you can step out on to the timber deck.

The yard is fully fenced and has an established garden and fruit trees.

The laundry is sited under the house where there is also a large secure storage space and a lock up space for a car.

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