A true Brisbane landmark, Boothville has been extensively and respectfully renovated to create an elegant and stately residence.
Built in 1887 for the Queensland National Bank to provide residential accommodation for their managers, it was purchased by William Booth, the son of the founder of the Salvation Army, in 1923. Less than twelve months later, the Salvation Army Mothers Hospital moved to the property and the house was renamed Boothville. For nearly 7 decades thereafter the home functioned as a maternity hospital.
Today Boothville presents as a large home high on a hill in the central suburb of Windsor. The home enjoys sweeping views across Brisbane.
It is the exquisite craftsmanship, attention to detail and a sense of history which sets Boothville apart from other properties; the fireplaces incorporate intricate mosaic detailing. The stone entry vestibule welcomes visitors to the house at the foot of finely carved timber stairwell. The cedar balustrade is one beautiful piece of timber. Large folding cedar doors separate the original parlor from the formal dining room and the hidden wine room awaits the most elaborate collection.
Features include:
6 - 8 beds
Multiple bathrooms
Library
Formal office
Sewing room
Bar
Stunning family kitchen Walk in pantry
Casual family room
Freestanding guest house
Ducted air-conditioning
Pool
Rain Water tanks
Original outer storage rooms
Ongoing business interests and growing family dictate sale.
An opportunity not to be missed!!!
Rates $1,798.27 gross
Further Historical reading;
Heritage Trail - Windsor, Brisbane City Council booklet, 1991
David Teague, Windsor Council Chambers 1897-1997, Windsor, Windsor and Districts Historical Society, 1997
