14 O'connor Street, Rosslea, Qld 4812

There is something about a home from this era that newer builds simply can't replicate, and 14 O'Connor Street has plenty of it. 

Built in 1951, the home combines beautiful hardwood floors, high-set character and a wonderfully breezy feel with some really practical spaces for modern living. Sitting on a fully fenced 597m² corner block, the gardens have recently been tidied, the interior freshly painted and the home presents as an inviting, affordable opportunity where you can simply move in and enjoy what's already here.

Inside, the polished hardwood floors immediately give the home warmth and personality, flowing through a layout that offers the potential for two separate living spaces. The front sunroom provides a great additional sitting room, kids' zone or home office before opening into the main living and dining areas. The kitchen is a great size with plenty of cabinetry and bench space, a handy servery to the dining area and direct connection to the rear deck. There are three air-conditioned bedrooms, including a generous main with a large built-in wardrobe, while the bathroom retains some of the home's original charm with a shower over the bathtub and timber cabinetry.

But the space that really makes this home is out the back. The large, fully covered and screened deck feels like another living room altogether - private, protected and perfectly positioned to catch the breeze. There's enough room for a proper outdoor dining and lounge setup, and with direct access from the kitchen and connection to the backyard, it's an easy space to imagine being used every day rather than just when guests come over. Downstairs adds even more practicality with a lock-up garage, extensive secure storage and a flexible area that could work brilliantly as a gym, workshop or additional entertaining space.

Outside, there's still a good-sized yard to enjoy, with established gardens, raised garden beds, a veggie patch and edible plants adding to the character of the property. Solar is already on the roof, while the corner position adds to the feeling of openness around the home. And for buyers wanting to stay central, the location is incredibly convenient - close to Rising Sun Shopping Centre, Stockland Townsville, public transport and within the Pimlico State High School catchment, with a new childcare centre also planned within walking distance. Fresh, breezy and packed with genuine character, 14 O'Connor Street offers a lot of home and lifestyle without overcomplicating things.

✨ Brightest Features
- Character-filled 1951 home with beautiful hardwood floors throughout
- Freshly painted interior and recently tidied gardens
- Fully fenced 597m² corner allotment with a good-sized backyard
- Flexible layout with the potential for two separate internal living spaces
- Huge fully covered and screened rear deck ideal for year-round entertaining
- Spacious kitchen with excellent storage, generous bench space and servery to the dining area
- Three air-conditioned bedrooms, including a generous main with built-in wardrobe
- Breezy, light-filled design with fantastic connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces
- Single lock-up garage plus extensive secure storage beneath the home
- Flexible downstairs space ideal for a workshop, gym or additional entertaining area
- 4.6kW solar system already installed
- Raised garden beds, vegetable garden and established edible plants
- Central location close to major shopping, public transport and everyday amenities
- Within the Pimlico State High School catchment, with a new childcare centre planned within walking distance