Offered to the market for the first time in 50 years, 28 Westbourne Street is the kind of Highgate Hill property that rarely changes hands.
Set on a larger-than-average 473sqm allotment along one of the suburb's widest, most elevated and tightly held streets, the property brings together the things that matter most in this part of Brisbane-character, land, elevation, walkability and genuine scope to create something special.
Westbourne Street itself is part of the appeal. Wide, elevated and beautifully positioned within the suburb, it offers the kind of strong walking lifestyle that makes this pocket of 4101 so tightly held, within 350 metre walking distance to Brisbane State High School, cafés, parks, transport and the neighbouring West End precinct all within easy reach.
The home already carries the warmth and charm people look for in a classic Highgate Hill residence, with soaring 3.3-metre ceilings, VJ walls, timber floors, traditional fretwork, stained glass, a character fireplace and wide verandahs giving it an unmistakable sense of place.
Just as importantly, there is room here to make it your own.
The existing floorplan is substantial, with approximately 317sqm of total area across the home and lower level. Upstairs are three bedrooms plus a versatile multipurpose room, separate living and family spaces, a study option, kitchen and dining area, broad front verandah and rear deck. Beneath the home are extensive multipurpose and storage areas, adding another layer of flexibility for how the property could evolve over time.
The land is a major part of the appeal. At approximately 473sqm with a wide 12.5-metre frontage, the allotment is notably generous for such a tightly held inner-city position, with a long backyard and plenty of usable space around the home. Importantly, the north-facing rear yard gives future owners an excellent starting point when considering light, outdoor living and the evolution of the home.
It creates real scope for buyers to think bigger-whether that means refining the existing layout, extending, raising or undertaking a more substantial transformation in the future, subject to the relevant approvals.
Perhaps the most exciting part of the property is what could be achieved with elevation.
Drone photography taken from approximately 9.5 metres captures a striking outlook towards Brisbane's CBD and surrounding landmarks, including South Bank and Queen's Wharf. For buyers considering a future raise or upper-level addition, it gives a compelling indication of the city views that may be possible to unlock with the right design.
That potential is made even more valuable by the location.
Positioned within the Brisbane State High School and West End State School catchments, the home is exceptionally well placed for families, with Brisbane State High only metres away and Somerville House, St Laurence's College and several of Brisbane's leading schools also close by.
South Bank, West End, The Gabba, the CBD, universities, hospitals and major transport connections are all within easy reach. It is an exceptionally walkable inner-city position, yet Westbourne Street retains the residential character, elevation and sense of space that have made it one of Highgate Hill's most sought-after addresses.
What makes 28 Westbourne Street appealing is not just what is here today, but the freedom it gives the next owner to shape what comes next.
There is already a liveable character home, generous land, a wide frontage, north-facing yard and a strong existing footprint. Add the potential for elevated city views, exceptional walkability and a position held by the same ownership for half a century, and the opportunity becomes increasingly difficult to replicate.
For buyers with vision, this is a property with all the right ingredients.
Property Highlights
-Offered to the market for the first time in 50 years
-Character residence on a larger-than-average 473sqm allotment
-Wide approximately 12.5m frontage
-North-facing rear yard
-Positioned on one of Highgate Hill's wide, elevated and highly sought-after streets
-Strong walkability to schools, cafés, parks, transport, South Bank and West End
-Approximately 317sqm total existing area
-Three bedrooms plus versatile multipurpose room
-Separate living and family areas
-Dedicated study option
-Soaring approximately 3.3m ceilings
-Traditional VJ walls, timber flooring and decorative fretwork
-Beautiful stained-glass detailing
-Character fireplace
-Wide front verandah and rear deck
-Long, usable backyard with excellent future potential
-Extensive under-house multipurpose and storage areas
-Existing car accommodation
-Drone imagery taken at approximately 9.5m elevation demonstrating the potential for impressive Brisbane CBD views
-Scope to renovate, raise, extend or further reimagine the home, subject to relevant approvals
-Brisbane State High School catchment
-West End State School catchment
-Brisbane State High School only 350 metres away
-Close to Somerville House, St Laurence's College and other leading inner-city schools
-Minutes from South Bank, West End, The Gabba, Brisbane CBD, universities and major hospitals
-Brisbane CBD approximately 1.7km away as indicated in supplied aerial photography
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