There's something truly special about a classic Queenslander, particularly one that has retained so much of its original character. 14 French Street, Pimlico is an absolute gem, sitting proudly on a generous 1,012m² allotment in one of the suburb's most desirable streets. Believed to date back to the 1920s or early 1930s, this beautiful old home is packed with the craftsmanship and charm that makes properties of this era so appealing. From the soaring ceilings and gleaming polished timber floors to the traditional casement windows with coloured glass, original timber cabinetry and beautiful VJ walls, there's a sense of history and warmth here that's incredibly difficult to recreate.
Step inside and you'll immediately appreciate the generous proportions and timeless appeal. Beautiful natural timbers feature throughout, with high ceilings creating a wonderful feeling of space and traditional windows allowing plenty of natural light and airflow. The kitchen retains its gorgeous original timber cabinetry, offering a wonderful connection to the home's heritage, while the bathroom is another standout. Featuring a beautiful original clawfoot bathtub, separate walk-in shower and substantial classic timber vanity, it's a space that perfectly captures the character of the home. A combination of split-system and box-style air conditioning provides additional comfort throughout.
Outside, the property offers so much more than just a beautiful old home. The large swimming pool is ready to be enjoyed, while the existing shed provides valuable space for storage, tools or hobbies. There's also excellent access down the side of the property, making the enormous backyard far more usable and opening up possibilities for future improvements. With a full quarter-acre allotment to work with, there's plenty of room to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle that makes North Queensland living so appealing.
But perhaps the most exciting part of 14 French Street is what the future could hold. The home already has an abundance of character worth preserving, yet there's enormous scope for someone with vision to take it to another level. Subject to the necessary approvals and structural considerations, raising the home and developing additional space underneath could create an entirely new dimension of living while retaining the beautiful original Queenslander above. Alternatively, you could simply continue enhancing the existing home, combining its historic charm with carefully considered modern touches. With substantial, beautifully improved properties nearby, this is a location where buyers can appreciate both the appeal of a character home and the possibilities that come with a generous block.
And the location is every bit as appealing as the property itself. French Street is positioned in an established and highly regarded pocket of Pimlico, surrounded by impressive homes and within easy reach of some of Townsville's best everyday conveniences. The Mater Hospital, Pimlico State High School, St Margaret Mary's College, Castletown Shoppingworld and Anderson Gardens are all nearby, while the CBD, The Strand and major shopping precincts are only a short drive away.
14 French Street isn't about replacing the old with the new. It's about recognising something special, preserving the beautiful features that have stood the test of time and imagining just how incredible this property could become. With its timeless Queenslander character, 1,012m² block, swimming pool, shed and exciting future potential, this is a golden opportunity to secure a truly special piece of Pimlico.
✨ Brightest Features:
- Classic character Queenslander believed to date from the 1920s or early 1930s
- Generous 1,012m² allotment in sought-after French Street, Pimlico
- Beautifully preserved original character and traditional craftsmanship
- Gleaming polished timber floorboards and gorgeous natural timber finishes
- Soaring ceilings creating a wonderful sense of space
- Traditional VJ timber walls and classic casement windows with coloured glass
- Original quality timber kitchen cabinetry with timeless character
- Character-filled bathroom with original clawfoot bathtub, separate walk-in shower and large timber vanity
- Combination of split-system and box-style air conditioning
- Large in-ground swimming pool for enjoying the North Queensland lifestyle
- Existing shed offering valuable storage and workshop potential
- Excellent side access providing easy access to the generous backyard
- Exciting potential to raise and expand the home, subject to engineering and council approvals
- Fantastic opportunity to renovate, enhance and add your own touches while preserving the home's heritage
- Surrounded by impressive established homes in a highly regarded Pimlico location
- Convenient to schools, hospitals, shopping, parks and the Townsville CBD
