AUTHENTIC QUEENSLANDER ON ISLAND ACREAGE

On a 40 x 100 metre north-facing block (1 acre), framed by the surrounding trees, this quintessential Queensland bungalow sits comfortably as if it has been there its whole 100 years. In fact, it was only moved from its original home at Yeronga on Brisbanes southside in December 2002. In its short time on Coochiemudlo Island, it has become a much admired island landmark.

The perimeter of the house has been restumped with hardwood stumps to preserve the traditional feel. It has been re-roofed with Colourbond, fully insulated and the plumbing and wiring upgraded to current standards.

The house has more than 200m2 (approx 21.5 squares) of living space incorporating four bedrooms, dressing room and en suite to main bedroom, office, formal lounge and dining rooms, kitchen and informal dining, sitting room, bathroom, separate toilet, laundry and verandahs.

It features 3.3 metre (11 ft) high ceilings, authentic tongue and groove walls and ceilings, picture rails and chair rails. It has 14 cm (5.5 inch) wide hoop pine floor boards, newly sanded and varnished with a practical and traditional looking matt finish.

The open northern and eastern verandahs capture the summer breezes and sheltered winter sunshine. The 2.4 metre (8 ft) wide verandahs have freshly sanded and oiled crows ash floorboards. The verandahs are fully and discreetly screened allowing the adjoining French doors and fan lights to be left open much of the year.

The substantial front door, with surrounding side light and fan light, opens into a 1.4 metre (48) wide central hallway, complete with ventilated archway leading into the formal lounge and dining rooms. Off the hall, with fretwork breezeways over their doorways, are the main bedroom and 2nd and 3rd bedrooms, all of which have French doors and fan lights opening to the verandahs. The huge main bedroom also opens onto the enclosed western verandah to a private suite containing an office, dressing roo…