A New Farm Classic by Robin Dods, Rare 734sqm Heritage Residence with Dual Street Access
A masterstroke of early 20th-century design by renowned architect Robin Dods, this heritage-listed Queenslander on a rare 734sqm dual-access allotment captures the essence of timeless architecture reimagined for modern family living. Set privately behind manicured hedges and a traditional picket fence, 41 Abbott Street offers a compelling blend of historic significance, inner-city lifestyle, and contemporary functionality, an offering rarely found in New Farm. Sympathetically updated while preserving hallmark Dods features of steep-pitched rooflines, deep verandahs, generous eaves and high ceilings the home is perfectly positioned between Abbott and Herbert Streets, with the rare convenience of dual street frontage and a secure double carport. Inside, beautifully proportioned interiors are framed by rarely seen oiled timber VJ walls, French doors, and polished timber floors. The wide central hallway introduces a flexible floorplan with three bedrooms plus a study and an upper-level retreat ideal for work-from-home or multi-generational living. Thoughtfully integrated for liveability, the home includes a light-filled kitchen featuring premium appliances, the entertainer’s verandah to the north-east catches soft morning light, while inside a formal lounge and generous dining room showcase charming brickwork and bespoke cabinetry. Multiple indoor and outdoor living zones flow effortlessly around the home, culminating in a private magnesium swimming pool and open-air patio framed by mature landscaping and a fenced grass yard. Two bathrooms including ensuite to the rear bedroom suite, separate laundry, a garden shed, and two 4000L water tanks tucked beneath the house. Highlights include: • Heritage-listed Robin Dods design on a rare 734sqm allotment • Dual street access from Abbott & Herbert Streets • Magnesium swimming pool with private open-air patio • 3 bedrooms + study + upstairs retreat with attic storage • Formal and informal living areas; soaring 3.2m ceilings • Covered verandah, wraparound timber deck and lush gardens • Secure double carport, pool house / studio, garden shed • Two 4000L water tanks under house Set within walking distance of New Farm Park, the Brisbane Powerhouse, and the Riverwalk, the location also places you minutes from Merthyr Village, Howard Smith Wharves, and a selection of Brisbane’s top schools including Holy Spirit, All Hallows’ and Brisbane Grammar.
