Boulton Leigh presents potential buyers with a rare opportunity to develop this property into a unique and beautiful home with historic significance to the Darling Downs region. Boulton Leigh was built in 1864, by Martin Boulton and is one of the Boulton Houses’, which later formed one of Toowoomba’s first gated communities. Martin Boulton’s sister is attributed as being the first person to use the name Toowoomba’ as an address. The street lies within the Mort Estate, former home to several original residents who were significant to the establishment of the Darling Downs. Boulton Terrace remains a highly desirable address with its avenue of camphor laurel trees, planted in 1893, its bluestone kerbing and close proximity to the city centre, schools, hospital and Laurel Bank Park. Boulton Terrace is also home to several other qualities, colonial homes forming a picturesque streetscape. The house is an exceptional example of an early colonial style and retains many of its original features including; 12′ ceilings, two fireplaces with pot and bands chimneys, pit sawn wide hardwood floors and cedar joinery.. Currently Boulton-Leigh has two living areas, front and back verandah areas, three bedrooms, the main with walk-in robe, plus natural gas heating along with two fireplaces. The 703m block is wide and level with easy access. The private back garden, which features a historic palm, has ample room to extend the current building, plus add a pool and landscaped garden. Boulton Leigh presents the rare opportunity to reinvigorate this historic house and in turn create something which is not only beautiful and unique, but also preserves the history of the Darling Downs.