We are proud to introduce the opportunity to secure a charming example of Queensland’s architectural history with this wonderfully restored 1901 Federation Queenslander.
Proudly set on one of the last remaining quarter acre corner blocks in Ipswich’s’ old town, the owners have worked tirelessly to restore the home to its original intended state. Careful consideration has been given to every detail, repairing original features, replacing damages with faithful reproductions and making sympathetic improvements to all modern amenities without compromising the aesthetic of the original design.
The new kitchen and bathroom both showcase a timeless combination of harlequin diamond flooring complimented by subway tiles, shaker cabinetry and plinths, farmhouse sinks, a sun drenched clawfoot bath with extensive and thoughtful brass working and discreet ambient lighting options.
The home features wonderful soaring 3m ceilings, vj walls, decorative and working breezeways, and polished timber hoop pine floorboards in matte finish, all showcased by the subtle integration off brass wall sconces and discreet down lights complimented by linen window and door coverings.
Live effortlessly within the Queensland climate enjoying eastern valley breezes and views captured by the expansive wrap around veranda. And chase the sun or shade amongst the mature native and ornamental trees, extensive landscaped terraces, arbour, fire pit, courtyard, river stone pathways and couch grass lawns all year round.
Enjoy the homes passive heating and cooling offered by fully restored and functioning original double hung windows in combination with oversized walnut fans in all rooms and 12.4kw smart air conditioning and heating in bedrooms and living areas. All powered by a 6.6kw solar power system discreetly housed on the carport roof away from the home and housing an electric vehicle charger.
The home enjoys a character overlay to protect and preserve its architectural integrity and comes with council approved plans, designed in conjunction with the heritage department for a faithful extension including a western veranda, infill and northern pavilion addition. The 1000sqm block holds further potential for a full sized shed, second dwelling for dual living or subdivide with a separate street frontage (STCA)
Major external works and landscaping include:
· Preserved selection of mature trees (Removed all oversized and overgrown vegetation)
· Terraces in sandstone integrating with existing rock shoulders
· Couch turf and grasses for low maintenance lawns
· Carport palings and storage provision
· Cedar batwing doors and screening for privacy, security and shade.
· Roof repaired, cleaned, and sealed, new roof on sunroom, new gutters and gutter guards on entire house
· New under croft scalloped battens and gates (lockable storage)
· Heritage fence and arbour
· Refurbished driveway and drainage
· Riverstone service paths and stepping stones
· Firepit
· New rear patio and arbour
· Restored veranda and decking
Internal restoration and additions:
· Sand and polished original timber floorboards (One sand in lifetime sealed with a commercial grade matte finish)
· Matched new hoop pine floorboards in sunroom
· All internal and externals painted and colour saturated in Dulux Antique White USA leaving bedroom ceilings in original timber
· Oversized Walnut ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living room
· Downlighting, and wall sconces in brass and matte black
· Queenslander skirtings and architraves
· Seven sets of Miranti French double doors
· French flax linen curtains (2.5m drop)
· Cedar casement windows in bathroom
· New Federation front door (Light panelled)
· Repaired and restored working double hung windows
Energy and environment considerations:
· New 3000 litre corrugated iron tank for drinking water and garden
· 6.6kw smart solar system (panels installed on carport to preserve house roof including switchboard upgrade to house)
· 12.4kw smart inverter heating and cooling in bedrooms and living areas (3 concealed head units and compressors installed in under croft)
· Passive heating and cooling from restored original double hung windows (Including new glazing throughout)
· Restored working decorative breezeways
· VJ walls gap sealed through entire home
· Electric car charger
· East facing verandas and western protection from deciduous Frangipanni and native trees
Kitchen and Bathroom features:
· Harlequin black and white floor tiling
· Subway tiled kitchen walls including original oven nook (completed / sealed behind all cupboards for further expansion)
· Shaker kitchen with all decorative plinths, soft close drawers and full sized farmhouse sink
· 90cm freestanding gas electric Italian oven
· Marble servery to sunroom
· Marble benchtop and splashback
· Dishwasher, plumbing and electrical upgrades
· Oversized rain showerhead
· Clawfoot bath in French green
What Makes This Property Special:
· Walking trails through the Moreton Bay figs at North Ipswich wetlands and Denman Park
· Stroll to Clint’s Fresh Produce, Richard’s bakery or Holmes St Cafe on the weekend
· 12 Minute drive to Dinmore station express train direct to City
· 40 minute drive to Brisbane city
· Close proximity to Ipswich’s best private and public schools
Listing agents: Charles Kimmorley & Tuia Gregory
NGU Real Estate - The Kimmorley Group
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