Last Listing description (November 2020)
From the moment you walk up the front stairs you will appreciate the thought and care that has gone into renovating this traditional workers cottage which was built in 1897. As you step through the door, you can see straight down the hallway and through to the back garden, creating a sense of warmth and character that most modern homes find hard to re-create.
Emanating charm and character, this classic turn of the century Queenslander is a truly nostalgic piece of Brisbane's history. Boasting traditional features such as wide beaded VJ boards, matt finished-6 inch pine floorboards, soaring ceilings and an original functioning fireplace. This combined with recent updates throughout the home, allow for easy living.
The cleverly adapted floorplan has been added onto over the years, catering for a variety of family dynamics. Whether you utilize the loft upstairs as a bedroom or as a home office, or use the fully self-contained downstairs bedroom that offers separate access, this home provides plenty of different options and configurations.
The living and dining areas provide a stunning formal space for entertaining and adjoin the kitchen. This then flows on to the family room via a breakfast bar and out to the covered al-fresco entertaining area. The kitchen will please those that love to entertain with an abundance of bench-space, 5 burner gas cooktop/electric oven, tiled splashback and heaps of cupboard and storage space.
When it comes to outdoor entertaining and relaxing, there are a multitude of spaces, whether it is the back entertaining deck or the elevated outdoor retreat, or even the shuttered front balcony. Enjoy all of these spaces at different times of the day, all year round.
The main bathroom offers a touch of class to the home with a modern colour scheme, separate bath and screen-less shower as well as floating double vanity.
The master bedroom has been recently updated with built in robes, split system air-conditioning and neutral colours, which continues throughout the home. Across the hall is a fully air-conditioned second smaller bedroom, perfect as a nursery, or younger childs bedroom, complete with built in storage.
Walk down the internal stairs and you'll find another bedroom and bathroom which can be self contained with separate access if needed plus internal access from the lock up remote garage. Perfect for visiting guests, a teenager's bedroom or home office.
History of the home:
Originally known as the Maida Hill Estate, the land subdivision that this home sits upon, commenced in 1887 and was advertised for sale as 'A healthy and rural abode' and 'A quiet country retreat'. The current residence was built in 1897 and commenced life as Crowthorn Cottage and was later renamed Abernerthy. First owned by Albert Hinchcliffe, who was a member of the Queensland Parliament.
Snapshot of Features:
- Eagle Junction State School Catchment
- Freshly painted inside and out
- Updated split system air-conditioning throughout
- New Roof
- Outdoor retreat has stainless BBQ/kitchen with sink and wok burner
It's the subtle things that make the big difference in this home, whether it is the wrought iron fretwork, the timber shutters, the veggie patch and assorted citrus trees, the picket fence or the manicured gardens, there is something for everyone to fall in love with.
So unique and yet so liveable, you could be forgiven for forgetting that this home is less than 200m to Wooloowin station and local shops and just moments to the City or the airport.
There is one thing for sure, someone is going to get to own a slice of history, so move quickly as home's like this are rarely offered to the market!
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