Rarely do properties of this calibre present themselves to the market and 49 Lewis St, Woolloongabba with a commanding street presence has been admired by many over the years, now the opportunity to make this property your home is here. Built in 1915 and previously known as "Lewis House" this property has stood the test of time.
Located within the highly sought after Brisbane South State Secondary College Catchment and close to every convenience imaginable, 49 Lewis St offers a rare opportunity to secure not only a home full of character & charm, but also a significant land size of 804sqm. The location on offer is second to none, walk down the end of the street to the exciting South City Square Precinct with Woolworths, restaurants, bars & cinemas; only moments to all the inner city has on offer.
Wide and welcoming verandas precede an elegant and spacious interior full of the charm of yesteryear with a beautiful arch hallway, high ceilings, VJ walls, wooden floorboards, stained glass & sash windows, oozing character, and warmth. With a single level of living there is opportunity to build in under if needed to extend the footprint of the home. The fireplace sits pride and place in the living room with ample space for the oversized couches. The separate dining room is positioned to the back of the home and connects to the covered deck, perfect for entertainment and relaxing with room for the outdoor dining and sitting areas. The kitchen retains character, the freestanding oven sits where the original wood burning stove once was, with island breakfast bench, good storage & dishwasher, capturing lovely light and airflow with an abundance of windows.
Like everything in this home, the four bedrooms are oversized with room for study desks and storage. The front bedroom is air-conditioned and connects to the veranda via French doors. The main bathroom has a clawfoot bath, separate shower, and toilet. A second bathroom is located under the home. With room for two cars under cover there is ample room off street for extra cars, work vehicles, caravan or even a boat. The wide street also offers easy parking for visitors, something not always on offer in the suburb.
You can move in and enjoy everything on offer, or there is plenty of scope to upgrade, surrounded by beautifully renovated homes, you are in good company. For many though, the standout feature of this property will be the land, inner city blocks of this size are becoming harder to find. The 804sqm block is North facing with a wide frontage. The side driveway leads to the under-house garaging and off-street parking behind the gate, with easy access to add a pool or to renovate. The backyard is framed by the blooming Jacaranda tree, with herb gardens and a private yard to enjoy.
The location is second to none. Just moments to a plethora of shops and dining options that the emerging Woolloongabba precinct has on offer, including the new South City Square at the end of the street with restaurants, bars & cinemas; within easy access to Southbank, hospitals, universities, City bus, M1 & Clem 7. Within the Brisbane South State Secondary College & Buranda State School catchments. You are also only moments to a range of private schools including Somerville House, St Laurence's, All Hallows & Terrace to name a few.
Stand Out features of 49 Lewis Street, Woolloongabba at a glance:
- 804sqm, north facing block with a wide frontage
- Full of the charm & character with a beautiful arch hallway, high ceilings, VJ walls, wooden floorboards, stained glass & sash windows
- Living area with fireplace
- Separate dining room beside the kitchen
- Kitchen with freestanding oven, island breakfast bench, good storage & dishwasher
- Covered back deck, perfect for entertainment and relaxing with room for the outdoor dining and sitting areas
- 4, large bedrooms - two are air-conditioned
- 2 bathrooms - main bathroom with clawfoot bath & separate shower. 2nd bathroom under the house with shower over bath
- Garaging for 2 cars, plus ample off-street parking for more vehicles & a caravan
- Within catchment for Brisbane South State Secondary College and Buranda State School
- 350m walk to City Bus, South City Square: Woolworths, cafés, restaurants, cinemas, doctors and more
- 750m walk to Buranda Station and Busway
- 1km (15 minute) walk to the Gabba
- Easy access to Southbank, hospitals, universities, M1 & Clem 7
To discuss this outstanding opportunity further, please reach out to Jane Elvin or Joey Elvin or we hope to see you at an open home.
Property ID: #L36291718
