Built with Queensland’s climate and the environment in mind, ‘Wirrabirra’ is a spacious, welcoming residence on a 1211m2 block, with absolute river frontage. From the street, the picture postcard entry leads into a ground-level, classically proportioned colonial hallway with chandelier and wide, polished hardwood boards. From the riverbank, this home is an imposing double-storey residence, framed by gardens and stone terraces. The huge upper deck offers ample room for a crowd to eat, relax and watch the world paddle or row by. Within easy access is the kitchen with generous cupboards, pantry space, polished black granite bench tops and gleaming stainless steel range hood and gas cooktop. The sense of space in the lounge and formal dining areas is accentuated by the neutral colour scheme, high ceilings and views. Two ornate chandeliers illuminate the formal dining area and lounge with its large sandstone fireplace and inbuilt surround sound.

Downstairs, solid concrete walls and a suspended concrete ceiling soundproof the vast family room with oak French doors that open to admit unimpeded river views and cooling breezes, perfect for riverside entertaining. A second large, soundproofed area would serve as a children’s play area, teen retreat or media room. The separate home office is equipped with 2 phone lines, high-speed broadband internet access and 2 large windows that admit abundant natural light.

All 4 bedrooms are double size, with woollen carpet, large oak windows and solid oak doors. In the master suite, tall arched oak windows overlook the river and large tiled deck. The ensuite and family bathroom feature marble and quality tapware. An easy maintenance laundry has access to both town and tank water.

Outside, the rear 3-tiered gardens lead to a 10m jetty with roll-on boat storage and deep-water anchorage. There are 2 separate garages with visitor parking and sandstone storage shed with security door.

This 456sqm home is environmentally friendly and climate clever. Facing north, the home’s generous wraparound verandahs provide protection against climate extremes and the 3.3m insulated ceilings with ventilation windows tame high summer temperatures. Termimesh protects the sturdy house frame, built to last with 90x45mm treated timber while stored tank water is put to regular, practical use. Its exclusive, leafy, riverside location places it far from the hectic pace of city life, even though it is just 14km from Brisbane’s CBD.