Centrally located in Aitkenvale in a quiet residential pocket this home offers an affordable entry to the market for someone wanting a home they can move into and live (upstairs) and at the same time and renovate downstairs carry out over time. The upper level of this home, which is accessed through internal stairs, offers a traditional layout for a generously sized high set home built in the late 1980’s. The lower level of the home has had the walls and floors stripped back to the frames, and requires full refurbishment. The downstairs area was approved as a storeroom with additional toilet and shower. (requires complete refurbishment. Set on a 653 m2 allotment, and originally sold to the current owner as a 4 bedroom two bathroom home (including the downstairs area) there is scope to remodel the downstairs to suite the new buyer. Within minutes of Cathedral School, Pimlico High School, Mundingburra State School, St Joseph's Primary School and Ignatius Park College, as well Aitkenvale and Mundingburra Primary Schools the home is positioned with convenience for young and growing family. With Ross River parklands and bikeways less than 1 klm away, you can safely cycle to James Cook University and the Townsville Hospital (less than 4.5 klm away). Shopping is a breeze with Stockland Shopping Centre and Kmart close by. THE PROPERTY - Kitchen with plenty of bench and storage space - Large combined dining & lounge room - Three generous bedrooms with built-in wardrobes - Bathroom with combination bath/shower & separate toilet - Polished timber floors - Ample storage throughout the home - Internal stairs - Fenced 652sqm allotment - Concrete driveway leads to double external car space under the home - Downstairs enclosed (requires renovation) - Downstairs laundry - New roof with council approvals 2009 THE LOCATION - Close proximity to the James Cook University - Close Proximity to The Townsville Hospital - Close proximity to Lavarack Barracks - Walking distance to Stockland shopping centre - Walking distance to Public transport hub - Walking distance to the Vale Hotel - Walking distance to Aitkenvale Library - Walking distance to quality primary schools and high schools - Walking distance to the river and extensive walking tracks bike tracks and lush parkland