One of the area's most significant examples of Federation architecture, this stately residence presents an outstanding opportunity to craft an enduring legacy in the heart of Wilston.
Commanding a 1,113 sqm elevated allotment just steps from Wilston village, this immaculately preserved 1903 property offers all the makings of a landmark trophy home, showcasing extraordinary character, and a premier position in one of Brisbane's best inner-city areas.
A house of rare distinction, this gracious Queenslander is perfectly primed for contemporary adaptation, with its sprawling site, impressive 25-metre frontage, easy side access, generous proportions and remarkable turn-of-the-century period features.
Property highlights:
- Landmark Queenslander with stunning Federation-era character elements
- Elevated 1,113 sqm allotment with views & 25m frontage
- Short walk to the heart of Wilston village
- 4.2 m high coffered ceilings, original timber wall panelling, 150 mm timber floorboards, 250 mm skirting, ornate stained-glass windows, leadlight French doors
- Stunning original double-sided fireplace with hand glazed Art & Crafts tilework
- Wide wraparound verandahs
- Separate formal and informal living rooms, plus separate dining
- Rear addition comprising a kitchen, bathroom, and laundry with drying balcony
- Single garage with large enclosed under croft area with space to park a second car or trailer
- Generous side driveway access to elevated rear yard
- Potential to construct a sizable swimming pool and a very large multi car garage.
- Large yards with well established gardens front and back
Perched on its expansive site, the home's grand presence is immediately felt on arrival, with a sweeping front verandah creating an impressive welcome to the formal entry, framed by beautiful Arts & Crafts stained-glass windows.
A graceful hallway leads to the primary living room, rich in character with its incredible timber wall panelling, soaring 4.2 m coffered ceilings, wide timber floorboards, and truly special original fireplace featuring hand-glazed Arts & Crafts tile work with ornate timber surround.
Leadlight French doors connect to an additional living area or fourth bedroom, with matching timber detailing and big bay window. Sharing the other side of the double-sided fireplace, a separate dining room at the rear is brimming with potential. Three more spacious bedrooms all open onto wrap around verandahs which offer a multitude of possibilities.
An extension at the rear of the house comprises a large bathroom with two shower zones, a laundry with additional toilet and drying balcony, and a well-maintained kitchen with lots of storage space and servery to a casual meals area.
External stairs front and rear lead to the expansive yards, featuring meandering lawns and established low maintenance gardens. Downstairs, the expansive enclosed undercroft currently accommodates a secure garage and storage area. This space offers an exceptional scope to be transformed into substantial additional living space, while the gated side driveway provides abundant off-street parking and convenient access to the rear of the property.
Just 150 metres to Wilston Village & 200 metres to Wilston Train Station, this prime location places you within two-minutes' walk to a plethora of dining, cafes, and boutique shopping, as well as Wilston train station delivering you to the city in just three stops.
The conveniences of Windsor Homezone and Newmarket Village are two minutes' drive from your door, along with sought-after schools including Wilston State School, less than 1 km from home. Homes of this standing, on sites of this scale with the potential to improve further, in locations like this, are genuinely rare. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure a unique piece of Wilston history - and reinstate this remarkable residence to its rightful place among the area's finest addresses.
