Kedron family say goodbye to first home filled with childhood firsts

But where others saw an outdated house, the young couple saw a versatile, solid foundation and a dream.

Now the beautifully renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom home at 23 Achilles Street, Kedron is being marketed by Ray White Wilston sales agent Holly Bowden and is set to go under the hammer on 1 August.

After a decade of memories, a massive labour-of-love renovation, and raising two children, the Hobbs family are preparing to pass the keys to a new family.

Long before their two children (now aged 4 and 6) arrived, Mr Hobbs, alongside friends and family, spent countless weekends slowly chipping away at the renovation.

It was a true grassroots, hands-on effort that began with the kitchen and bathrooms, and culminated in a stunning, expansive rear entertaining deck.

“You get so incredibly attached to a home when you’ve poured your own hard work into it,” Ms Hobbs said.

“Every corner of this house has a story.

“We’ve loved the versatility of the brick, and we designed it so a young family or professional couple could just move straight in and enjoy everything we worked so hard to build.”

Tucked away in a quiet, elevated cul-de-sac with a no-through road, the location has provided the ultimate childhood backdrop, Ms Hobbs said.

“It’s the kind of street where the kids safely learned to ride their bikes, played street cricket, and hit all those major childhood milestones,” Ms Hobbs said.

“The only reason we are selling is because we need a bigger block of land for the kids as they grow - but we refuse to leave Kedron. We absolutely love this community.”

Set on an elevated 541sqm block, the home has been meticulously redesigned into a two-level modern sanctuary which blends seamless indoor-outdoor living with versatility.

The upper level features a striking void entry, hardwood floors, and open-plan living where bifold doors and a gas-strut servery window connect the brand-new kitchen to a massive covered deck complete with a built-in barbecue.