A harmonious interplay of heritage charm and contemporary design, this three-bedroom residence by acclaimed architect James Russell is a study in how Queensland's traditional character homes can be reimagined for modern living. Behind the original 1930s façade, the home unfolds into a series of refined spaces that celebrate materiality, light and connection to the outdoors.
Set on an elevated 460sqm parcel, just 5km from the CBD and within walking distance to Toowong Village, transport, restaurants and schools, the home is perched high to capture leafy views, cooling breezes and sunset skies. Plans have also been created for a driveway connection to the street, enhancing accessibility and future potential.
Anchoring the interiors is the open-plan living and dining domain, defined by mixed hardwood flooring and high ceilings. Three generously proportioned bedrooms, two with built-in robes and split system air-conditioning, are privately set apart from the entertaining spaces. The home's reimagined heart lies at the rear: a striking New Guinea rosewood pivot door opens to reveal a vast open-air terrace with rough concrete floors, an in-ground firepit with trafficable cover, and a raised living platform. This seamless extension blurs the boundaries between inside and out, designed to host and gather year-round.
The kitchen and bathroom are crafted with tactile precision, both featuring bespoke fiddleback blackbutt cabinetry and abundant storage. The bathroom offers a walk-in shower and integrated joinery, while the kitchen combines functionality with artistry: a stainless steel-inset sink, gas cooktop nook, concealed laundry facilities and full-width sliding windows that dissolves into the backyard beyond. Above, an expansive upper deck captures long views, while provisions have been engineered for a second storey addition (STCA) with water and sewer tie-ins already in place.
Every detail of the home has been considered for longevity and ease: Crimsafe screening, solar panels, a timed irrigation system, new hot water unit, and Termimesh protection. A bottled gas supply, upper-terrace plumbing and air-conditioning provide the option to expand the property further.
Originally renovated in 2016 with wall insulation throughout, the home represents the best of both worlds; the enduring grace of a post-war Queenslander and the sophistication of a thoughtful architectural renovation.
This is a residence that invites connection: to the landscape, the seasons, and to those you gather with. A home equally suited to quiet retreat as it is to vibrant entertaining, just minutes from Brisbane's inner-west lifestyle precincts.
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