Home to only four families in 110 years – built for the postmaster for Brisbane in 1904 – and extensively and sensitively renovated to satisfy the demands of modern family living. This well maintained colonial home has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and offers several options for various family configurations.

Street entry is through batwing verandah doors, then the original four panel front door with leadlight above, into a cool hallway at the heart of a traditional bungalow encircled with partly enclosed shady curved roof verandahs. French doors, sash windows, period light fittings, picture rails, 3.4m ceilings and traditional arches are wonderful reminders of an elegant architectural era.

The large renovated eat-in kitchen has silky oak cupboards, benchtops of ‘blue pearl’ granite and quality European appliances. It is the warm heart of the home for relaxed drop-in visits from family and friends. Folding doors open to a private eagle’s nest deck with extensive green urban views to the north east, allowing the prevailing cool breezes to flow throughout the home.

The air conditioned master bedroom and ensuite is located at the rear of the house and provides comfortable separation from the two front bedrooms, formal living and dining room, and main bathroom.

Internal stairs lead down to a fourth bedroom/home office (separate street entry and wheelchair accessible), and third bathroom. The stairs provide a secure all-weather entry from the two car garage.

The 577m2 land is located in a quiet area of Red Hill, approximately 3km from the GPO. The home has a broad 20 metre frontage to Glenrosa Road with driveway access from Haughton Street. A line of Lilly Pillies creates a high hedge providing privacy. The deciduous Pride of India tree in the backyard allows full winter sun on the eastern wall of the master bedroom and provides cool shade in summer. Garden edging, retaining walls and landscaping feature granite and porphyry rocks.

Not quite so obvious are: ceilings insulation; traditional roof vents; window hoods; skylights; external timber blinds; 4 water tanks; silky oak built-in robes and cupboards; electrical safety switch; smoke alarms; security screenings; Optus and Telstra cabling; remote electric gate and garage door; and carefully researched traditional paint colours.

The current owners have enjoyed this lovely home for the last 30 years. Now you have the opportunity to create your own special family memories in this heritage setting.