125 Sherwood Road, Toowong aka 28 Woodstock Road, Toowong

An exceptional example of Queensland historic architecture on a stunning 3678m2 NE facing estate, this exquisite 6 bedroom property enjoys beautiful CITY VIEWS and elevation, privacy and seclusion, all less than 5kms from Brisbane’s City.

Features include:
Elegant historic mansion encompassing the best of Brisbane’s unique lifestyle residences
Elevated 3678m2 land with North East facing views of the City and the Inner Western suburbs
Beautiful period finishes with original fittings and fixtures lovingly restored
6 generous bedrooms, with the master suite including WIR, ensuite and balcony with sweeping views to the City
Multiple living areas, with formal and informal living and dining
Dedicated formal study
Contemporary kitchen meets historic elegance with granite bench tops and original fireplace
Large luxurious pool and easy outdoor entertaining surrounded by mature plantings and expansive lush grassed areas
Multiple fireplaces, 5000 bottle wine cellar, polished timber flooring, fretwork, 12-foot ceilings, grand staircases, American cedar joinery, ornate pendant lighting and wrap around verandahs
Elevated, secluded and private, with plenty of storage throughout and 2 car LUG
Minutes from Toowong Village, excellent private and public schools, and only minutes to the CBD

Built at the turn of the 20th century by Brisbane Tramways Company manager, Joseph Stillman Badger, the home still bears the marks of its founder with the buildings’ stumps made from steel tram tracks many marked Phoenix Rail 1884′.

This near-acre estate enjoys beautiful elevation, with City Views, and is without doubt one of the finest pieces of freehold land Brisbane’s inner city has to offer. Throughout the home, careful attention has been paid to retaining the grand essence of the original property, with traditional features including 12-foot ceilings, a suite of formal rooms and countless original fittings and fixtures including American cedar joinery, ornate pendant lighting and ceiling moulding, and a superb example of a period fireplace, complete with tiled surround and mantle-mounted sconces.

This expansive home has been laid out with optimal entertaining in mind, and includes multiple living spaces for you, your family and friends to enjoy. Entrance via the delightful front wrap-around verandah, provides lovely outlooks and convenient entertaining, you will be immediately taken by the spacious and grand layout of the home. To the left is a formal office with bay window overlooking the verdant lush gardens, as well as a private staircase to the upper level and family bathroom. With two large bedrooms accessible from this area, as well as the cellar level of the home, the sleeping areas have been cleverly positioned for peace and quiet from the main living rooms. To the right is a stunning formal lounge suite, seamlessly flowing into a delightful sitting room and ornate staircase, and finally down into the formal dining with original fireplace. Continuing further into the property is a lovely wide family room, completely wired for sound and offering your family a hi-spec living environment. Adjoining this area is the attractive modern kitchen, with island bench, stainless steel appliances, walk in cold room, and beautiful granite benches, all built around the home’s original fireplace. An informal dining and laundry area complete this family friendly wing of the home.

A sweeping formal staircase along with a second, more utilitarian staircase provides access to the upper floor where four of the home’s six bedrooms are located. Here, the renovated master suite incorporates space for thoroughly modern requirements including a walk-in robe, ensuite and private balcony with sweeping views to the City and beyond. The residence also has a large study which leads directly down to the humidified, 5000 bottle wine cellar. Outside, the fully landscaped grounds incorporate an expansive garden for children at play, a pool and beautiful gardens with mature trees many of which are over 90 years old.

This extraordinary residence is within walking distance of Toowong Shopping Village and the surrounding Toowong business/living hub with all its associated leisure and lifestyle opportunities including dining, shopping, services and transportation options.

The finest schools and universities are also close to this location – Stuartholme, Brisbane Boy’s College, St Peters. Brisbane Boys and Girls Grammar Schools, and all major city Schools as well as University of Queensland and Queensland Institute of Technology are within easy reach.

This North Easterly aspected home is superbly located, with its iconic presence certainly making it one of Brisbane’s most desirable landmark residences. This rare and unique opportunity is available for those who are seeking an exceptional home on a very rare large block of prime real estate in Brisbane’s inner City.