Circa early 1900′s of the late Victorian era, ‘Yesterday on West’ presents a rare opportunity to secure yourself a historical character home situated on a large 847m2 allotment on the fringe of Toowoomba’s CBD. Retaining most of the property’s original features, character and charm, an extensive renovation to the home over a 2 year period approximately 15 years ago and in more recent years the kitchen, saw this significant home restored back to its former glory of yesteryear, with a seamless blend of modern conveniences.
Originally built by Abby Roessler who was a manager at the local Perkins Brewery, since construction, the property has been the home to some well-known Toowoomba locals. The first of these known owners was Jim Pigott and his family, grandson of Michael Piggott who was the founder of the renowned local retailer Pigott & Co in 1896, Jim was a managing director of the business after the war and was a driving force in the commercial development of Toowoomba throughout the 50′s, 60′s and 70′s. The second of these owners for many years was the Betros family, owners of the local fruit and vegetable store Betros Bros.
Oozing character, history and architecture with a wide entrance staircase, L-shaped bullnosed front verandah, wide central hallway, 12ft ceilings with timber VJ walls and ceilings, polished hoop pine floors, stained glass windows, open cast iron fireplace with original feature tiles and a cast iron wood burning stove, the character of this home is equally matched by the generous proportions throughout all the bedrooms and living spaces.
This remarkable property which is now ready to change hands and for the lucky new owner to start to write their own chapter in its history, ‘Yesteryear on West’ long lists of features include:
- ‘Yesteryear on West’, historical character home, built circa early 1900′s of the late Victorian era
- Original features inc. 12ft ceilings, stained glass windows, VJ walls/ceilings, hoop pine flooring
- Extensively renovated throughout approximately 15 years ago, kitchen renovated in recent years
- Wide central timber entrance staircase. Wide, wrap around/L-shaped bullnose front verandah
- Five genuine bedrooms (four with built-in robes), three of the bedrooms are extra-large in size
- Large bathroom with shower, clawfoot bathtub, timber vanity and toilet. Second separate toilet
- Modern, eat-in kitchen with stone benchtops and 900mm upright oven with 5 burner cook top
- Very spacious formal lounge with open cast iron fireplace with original feature tiles and mantel
- Second separate living room with built-in bookcase and original cast iron wood burning stove
- Wide central hallway, internal laundry, reverse cycle air-conditioning in the formal lounge room
- Large, partially fenced 847m2 allotment with double timber carport and circular front driveway
- Situated on the fringe of Toowoomba’s CBD fringe, walking distance to convenience shopping