13 Boulton Terrace

Toowoomba City QLD 4350

Boulton Leigh presents potential buyers with a rare opportunity to develop this property into a unique & beautiful home with historic significance to the Darling Downs region. Boulton Leigh was built in 1864, by Martin Boulton & is one of the Boulton Houses , which later formed one of Toowoomba s first gated communities. Martin Boulton s sister is attributed as being the first person to use the name Toowoomba as an address. The street lies within the Mort Estate, former home to several original residents who were significant to the establishment of the Darling Downs. Boulton Terrace remains a highly desirable address with its avenue of camphor laurel trees, planted in 1893, its bluestone kerbing & close proximity to the city centre, schools, hospital & Laurel Bank Park. Boulton Terrace is also home to several other qualities, colonial homes forming a picturesque streetscape. The house is an exceptional example of an early colonial style & retains many of its original features including; 12 ceilings, two fireplaces with pot & bands chimneys, pit sawn wide hardwood floors & cedar joinery.. Currently Boulton-Leigh has two living areas, front & back verandah areas, three bedrooms, the main with walk-in robe, plus natural gas heating along with two fireplaces. The 703m block is wide & level with easy access. The private back garden, which features a historic palm, has ample room to extend the current building, plus add a pool & landscaped garden. Boulton Leigh presents the rare opportunity to reinvigorate this historic house & in turn create something which is not only beautiful & unique, but also preserves the history of the Darling Downs.