'Booval House'
The locally adored and widely renowned, Booval House has been sold. Built in 1857-1859, it is privately set back on an immaculately landscaped 4,818m2 allotment. This magnificently crafted masterpiece holds its own wealth of history and has been restored to its former beauty attracting awards including the John Herbert Memorial Gold Award for Heritage Conservation - the highest award for the National Trust in Queensland.
Property Details:
BOOVAL HOUSE
- 5 upstairs bedrooms, 2 with en-suites
- 3 bathrooms plus another 3 toilets with basin facilities
- 4 downstairs living areas - parlour/music room, dining room, drawing room and library
- Large modern kitchen, equipped with gas cook top, electric oven, dishwasher, and original 1890 fireplace
- Large original underground wine cellar with a storage room above
- Built in linen cupboards on top floor
- Large wrap around verandahs on both the top and bottom floors
- Exceptionally high 3.3m ceilings
- Original wide Cedar architraves and doors throughout
- Original Hoop Pine flooring throughout the top floor
- 6 fireplaces (3 used, 3 cleaned but sealed)
- 2 street vehicle access (Cothill Road and French street)
EAST WING ANNEX
- Ground floor: large function room/living area ground floor, with kitchenette and bathroom/toilet, with double French door access to northern verandah
- Top floor: Large open plan bedroom/living area/retreat top - plus storage
WORKROOMS AND GARAGE WING:
- 1 lockup garage
- 3 open garages
- Large workroom/storage shed
Area Details:
- Elevated location capturing breezes and spectacular outlooks
- Surrounded by well maintained homes on a quiet street
- 4kms* to the Ipswich CBD
- Very easy highway access towards Brisbane CBD
- Neighbouring Sacred Heart School, close to many other primary and high schools
- Easy access to major shopping precincts
