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‘Gloriously neglected' worst house has roof (mostly intact)

News.com.au

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‘Gloriously neglected' worst house has roof (mostly intact)

A house described at 'gloriously neglected' has hit the market, with the listing offering a humorous take on its potential. 'You can practically hear the walls begging for some attention,' the listing for 6 Monro St in Kelvin Grove in Brisbane says. 'Welcome to 6 Monro Street - equal parts project, punishment, and potential. 'A monument to long-forgotten maintenance schedules and DIYs never done, this is the classic 'worst house on one of the best street's' - and that's precisely why you should be lining up.' It is being marketed by Mario Sultana and Brady Hope of Aurora Property Newmarket. As you approach the architectural relic, you are greeted by a roof that is, for the most part, doing its job. It was described as 'mostly intact'. 'Inside, you'll find the remains of a floorplan that once made sense,' the listing says. 'The kitchen, a main living space, small sun room and three bedrooms have undoubtedly seen better days (circa 1983, give or take). 'Timber floors throughout… somewhere underneath the carpet, linoleum and layers of dust. 'The bathroom? It's got four walls and terrazzo underfoot, all holding on with heroic determination.' It's the kind of bathroom that makes you appreciate the little things in life, like functioning plumbing and doors that close properly. Meanwhile, the kitchen is 'ripe for destruction'. 'Neglected for years, untouched by the local hardware store, and unbothered by style trends, this is a rare find for those who see past peeling paint and into property potential,' the listing says. 'With scope to renovate, rebuild or remove (subject to council approval) this property is a proper diamond in the very, very rough.' But it is set in an elevated pocket of Kelvin Grove, just moments from QUT, Victoria Park, Kelvin Grove State College and the city. On a 478sq m block, there is also a detached single lock-up garage or shed. The median house price in Kelvin Grove is now $1.355 milllion, up 8.4 per cent over the past 12 months and 65 per cent in five years, according to the latest REA Market Trends report. The Monro St property will go to auction on August 30

Garma Festival 2025: 25 years of learning and exchange in Gulkula

SBS Australia

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SBS Australia

Garma Festival 2025: 25 years of learning and exchange in Gulkula

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