Gorgeous Colonial With Development PotentiaL This gorgeous Colonial is now ready for its new owner to add their own touches to make this a showstopper family home. Set in the highly sought after and tightly held suburb of Silkstone, this home is now available for the first time in 18 years. This much loved family home is so welcoming and has all the feels of stepping back in time. The wide verandas with fabulous views are the perfect place for peaceful cups of tea or evening glasses of wine. The perfect corner to relax. The house maintains irreplaceable heritage features with French polished cedar breezeways, doors, door frames and picture rails. Amazing high ceilings, dormer windows and wide pine honey floorboards throughout. Three enormous bedrooms (two air-conditioned) and two living areas, (both air-conditioned) one being a multifunction family area with the most gorgeous coloured glass and cast iron fireplace makes for plenty of space for cosy family gatherings and chilly Ipswich evenings. The farm style kitchen will satisfy any discerning chef with a newly installed Bosch induction stove and oven. An upstairs French style laundry off the kitchen opens to a fully enclosed and secure veranda area. Downstairs, although not legal height, is perfect for a workshop area or a massive kids play area. Close to all amenities. Walk to Booval Fair Shopping Centre and Silkstone State School, with trains and buses nearby. Set on a massive 1,027m2 block with potential to subdivide or dual occupancy this is one not to miss. Call Suzy Niemeyer to discuss this property today on 0402 443 270.