Built in the 1800s this historic, colonial mansion, Kensington, is set on an elevated 753m2 home site in Toowong, one of Brisbane’s most desirable suburbs boasting an extra wide 26 metre wide street frontage. Impressive in design, this magnificent home features 14 foot ceilings, wide bull-nose verandahs, grand arched entry portico and original decorative fretwork. From the grand entrance halls to ornate dining rooms and restored period features, this homestead has it all.
The centrally located grand hallway entrance that leads off to a formal dining room, massive ballroom, four king size bedrooms, spacious formal living and separate living arears. In addition this property features a ground floor air-conditioned wine cellar with separate tasting room.
The home is a superb example of quality craftsmanship from yesteryear, providing features including breathtaking ceilings with ornate cornices, leadlight doors, crystal chandeliers, three marble fireplaces, custom drapery and polished floorboards. The home site supports a generous street frontage surrounded by manicured lawn, paved pathways, mature hedges and a white picket fence all framed by a glorious Jacaranda tree and floral arbor entrance.
23 Curlew street is situated 5.2km from the Brisbane CBD, this historic home is perfectly positioned in a quiet, leafy street close to parks, bike-ways, shops/cafes, some of Brisbane’s best schools, Brisbane Boys College, Stuartholme, The University of Queensland and the and conveniently located public transport. With period details, ornate high ceilings and original stained-glass windows it oozes old-world wonder.

Quality features of the property:
753m2 elevated, hilltop site
Grand entrance hallway
4 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
5 toilets
Elegant reception hall
Formal dining room
Grand ballroom with open fireplace and original joinery
Colonial kitchen with granite benchtops
2 separate living areas
3 marble fire places
14 foot ceilings with embossed ornate cornices
Lead light doors
French doors throughout
Cedar joinery
Australian wide board flooring
Air-conditioned wine cellar with tasting room
Home office area
Security alarm
Air-conditioned
Wide verandahs with classic bullnose roofing
Three Car accommodation
Ample storage under the home
Fully fenced
Established gardens with flag pole

For further details or to arrange a private inspection. contact Ty Babbidge from Brisbane Real Estate on 0404 050 454