26 Downs Street

North Ipswich QLD 4305

Magnificent Gothic homestead awaits the passionate restorer.
Predominately all of the best historic pre-1900 homes in Ipswich were owned and built by the Cribb family. This rare example of Gothic architecture is no exception. Established by Benjamin Cribb 152 years ago, the home remained in the Cribb family until 1944 and has had only one other owner. It is a property people want to keep. The opportunity now avails itself for the next chapter. It is time for a complete restoration to maximise this convenient and high profile location with many benefits of the zoning including favourable consideration by council for doctors surgery, dentist, professional offices, small retail or bed and breakfast (STCA). This was once a major shopping hub in the 19th century, when ladies caught the ferry at Davidson Street Basin Pocket and crossed the Bremer for a shopping excursion. History has come full circle as this part of the city is once again the hub of shopping and business. Only a short walk to rail and the CBD, clients and customers would be pleased with the locality.
You could run a business from home and have the best of both worlds. Imposing from the street this iconic and unique home would be the perfect backdrop for antiques and collectables, or the classic 11 foot ceilings, ornate timber arch and timber floors would be equally enhanced by contemporary dcor, such is the versatility of such a grand design.