18 Ashford Road
Gympie, QLD 4570

Overview

A Classic Queenslander

Some homes are simply built, while others are lovingly developed over many years with care and attention to detail. This classic raised Queenslander at 18 Ashford Road has been the heart of one family’s story for over four decades, with renovations done with pride, patience, and purpose. Situated on a generous 1,012 square meter block in one of Gympie’s most convenient and quietly held streets, this home is ready for its next chapter.

From the street, the property is immediately inviting. It is a high-set Queenslander wrapped in fresh Abbey cladding beneath a new light grey Colorbond roof. The home is framed by lush, colorful gardens that have been lovingly planted over many years. A concrete driveway with space for four cars leads past a large double carport and up to the front stairs, where a sensor light welcomes you as the sun sets.

Inside, the difference is palpable. The lounge, dining, and kitchen areas have been opened up into one beautifully flowing space. High VJ-lined ceilings with exposed timber beams provide the home with unmistakable Queenslander character. New vinyl plank flooring, new windows, and multiple air-conditioning units keep the interior fresh, bright, and comfortable year-round. Being a high-set home, it benefits from lovely southerly breezes in summer, a feature unique to true Queenslanders.

The kitchen is a practical and stylish space featuring sleek laminate benchtops and Platinum appliances, including a dishwasher, oven, and cooktop. It offers plenty of storage and flows naturally into the dining area and out through a new sliding glass door to the covered back deck. The deck is equipped with ceiling fans to keep the air moving on warm evenings and offers views stretching over the treetops, making it an ideal spot for weekend relaxation.

Upstairs, there are two generous bedrooms beneath the high ceilings, each with ceiling fans to maintain air circulation. The primary bedroom has a new double doorway that floods the room with extra light and air, enhancing the space. Additionally, there are two enclosed sleep-outs that provide genuine flexibility, suitable as multipurpose rooms, a home office, kids’ playroom, guest retreat, or hobby space. This adaptable layout is a rare find.

Downstairs, the home opens up further. The under-house area has been fully enclosed with steel gates, windows, and secure lock-up, creating a large recreation room complete with its own kitchenette and air-conditioning. This space is perfect as a rumpus room, teenager’s retreat, workshop, or second living area. A spare shower has been plumbed into the laundry, ready for a future bathroom conversion. There is also a massive covered storage area, a separate storage room, and a small shed tucked into the back of the yard.

The quarter-acre block is a gardener’s delight. Established gardens burst with colorful shrubs, and the broadleaf and couch grass lawns are lush and green. A water tank helps keep the garden thriving. The owners have kept chickens in the backyard for over ten years, with protective houses for lock-up at night, providing the opportunity for fresh eggs every morning. New fences, ARC mesh retaining walls, and automatic sensor lighting at the back complete a yard that has been thoroughly cared for.

The location is excellent. Gympie State High School is literally across the road, One Mile State School is nearby, and there is a corner shop within walking distance. The bus stop is just a few houses away. The property is minutes from the CBD, the hospital, and all that Gympie has to offer, while situated in a quiet, friendly neighborhood where community spirit thrives.

The owners have invested their heart and soul into this home. What was once a tired old house has been transformed with a new roof, new cladding, new kitchen, new flooring, new windows, and much more, all done with care and attention to detail. The bathroom renovation is incomplete and is the next project for the new owner to personalize. Interior painting is also to be completed by the purchaser. Oak cupboards under the house are excluded from the sale. Please note that this property is located within a Q100 flood line.

Buyer to Note:

• Bathroom renovation incomplete - shower set up downstairs for use during works
• Interior painting to be completed by purchaser
• Oak cupboards under house excluded from sale

This home offers incredible bones, genuine character, and a story of care that is evident the moment you walk through the door.

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