Positioned on one of Chelmer’s most admired and tightly held streets, 140 Laurel Avenue is a gracious residence set on an expansive 1,538m² double-frontage allotment. Built in 1911, this has been a treasured family home for over 50 years where the laughter of children and special celebrations are safely preserved and cherished new memories are waiting to be made. Sweeping lawns and a circular garden feature create a memorable first impression, while the classic gabled façade and traditional latticed doors immediately speak to the home’s heritage. Retained design elements of VJ walls, high ceilings, timber floors, breezeways and leadlight windows reflect the craftsmanship of a bygone era.
Inside, the formal lounge is a beautiful centrepiece, where a fireplace, original timber panelling, glass fronted cabinetry and bay window seating create an inviting space for both quiet evenings and larger gatherings. The thoughtfully upgraded kitchen impresses with Smeg and Miele appliances and a wealth of storage, additional living areas include a large dining area, sitting room, sunroom and dedicated office. Four well-sized bedrooms and a bathroom also grace the upper level while downstairs a large multipurpose room with adjacent second bathroom provides exceptional versatility for dual living (STCA). Outdoor living is also well catered for here. An elevated rear deck, inground pool and a number of patios are situated within the established gardens framed by mature trees, providing ideal settings for entertaining or relaxing with the family.
• Gracious 1911 Queenslander on 1,538m² corner allotment with dual street frontage
• Four spacious bedrooms plus dedicated office across a generous upper-level layout
• Elegant formal lounge with fireplace, bay window seating and built-in cabinetry
• Retained features - VJ walls, polished timber floors, fretwork breezeways and high ceilings
• Kitchen with extensive storage, Miele dishwasher and Smeg 5-burner gas cooktop and oven
• Multiple indoor and outdoor living - dining area, sitting room, sunroom, front verandah, rear deck, patio
• Versatile lower level with multipurpose rooms, bathroom, workshop space and vast storage options
• Private pool surrounded by established gardens and manicured lawns
• Secure garage accommodation plus additional off-street parking
• Prestigious Laurel Avenue address within walking distance to cafés, transport and leading schools
• Rare potential opportunity for developers
One of the area’s earliest landholders, the Honourable John McDougall, purchased a substantial parcel of land here in 1860, less than a year after Queensland separated from New South Wales to become its own colony. As the area developed in the late 1800s, grand colonial properties lined the street, hosting elegant banquets and garden gatherings, with tennis courts and croquet lawns once the norm. Stately laurel trees were planted around 1893 and in 1896, the avenue formed part of Brisbane’s first nine-hole golf course, The Brisbane Golf Club, further cementing its place in the city’s early social history.
Today Laurel Avenue is widely regarded as one of Chelmer’s historically significant addresses, many homes showcasing Brisbane’s traditional Queenslander architecture. This residence is conveniently positioned close to Chelmer Railway Station and respected local schools including Graceville State School, Indooroopilly State High School and St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School. Honour Avenue’s vibrant café precinct is moments away and Indooroopilly Shopping Centre is just 2km from your door.
