Rarely available, this magnificent home is hidden from the world not visible from the street yet this home can see across all of Townsville and beyond.
The front yard with circular stone fence exudes a feeling of grandeur and makes a stunning entry to this property. This sprawling low-set Queenslander classic sits across the property with its bull-nose verandas creating a grand entry.
From the front, a classic stairway leads to the solid timber front door and the unique 12 foot timber shutters either side lets you know that this is no ordinary Queenslander. The home's name Inverness is inscribed in leadlight over the door.
The ornate entry hall is worth stopping to admire delicate paint work reminiscent of European art, high ceilings and fretwork with carefully chosen tones to compliment the home. Follow through to the glorious living room with its striking arch creating a separate dining area. Adjacent is the impressive kitchen; large, well laid out and a delight for any family. The gorgeous timbers, windows, polished floors and numerous French doors adorn this expansive home, making it a truly outstanding example of the architecture of its era.
With the impressive drawing room currently being used a snooker room; one can't help but imagine holding a Heston dinner party in this divine location with its 12 foot double sash windows filtering in those city night lights.
The double sets of French doors open in turn the vestibule or breezeway which separates the parent's retreat from the main living areas. This delightful master bedroom is expansive with French doors opening to the front veranda and is large enough to accommodate a lounge with room to spare. The walk through wardrobe leads to the oversized ensuite and through to a private back deck overlooking the rear shady courtyard. A cellar is accessible from both the master robes and the vestibule; this clever design giving extra cool storage here.
Bedroom Two - a room of equal proportions with room for double bunks and a teenagers retreat has double sash windows to invite in those views plus two sets of French doors out to a latticed side veranda. There is an interconnecting door between bedroom two and three. Bedroom three is again substantial in size with double French doors to the side veranda. Both bedrooms access the family bathroom via this side veranda; it is a wrap around section which also has doors opening to the front veranda. Bedroom Four at the end of the atrium space is again generous in size with French doors.
The bi-fold stacker doors lead to the back deck and one of the most delightful courtyards settings. Flanked by the home, the veranda, the extra annex rooms and the free standing studio, this setting is impressive with its paving around a central shade tree.
The deck leads to a completely separate annex three large rooms, a bathroom and store room with an original bathroom at the end of the deck. The stand alone studio is practical and houses the laundry at the back of the building.
The wide front veranda with its classic bullnose features is truly the place to unwind, relax and enjoy this stately home, with views to impress both day and night.
Next door is the income generating property four bedrooms, one bathroom timber home with front deck again with views to be envied. The property is currently rented at $420 per week. Parking is accessible from the front of both properties with the smaller home having both a driveway and back easement.
IN SUMMARY
This total parcel consists of 11 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a separate studio plus numerous generous sized rooms. The land size is 1812m2 in total on two titles Inverness property is 1256m2 with the smaller Queenslander sitting on 556m2 of land.
This is a rare opportunity for lovers of Queenslanders to purchase a piece of Townsville's history.
The owner is moving on and the property must be sold.
