Grander homes there may be,
but few can combine history, originality and natural beauty as this one.
Current owners have enjoyed living in this family home since 1996 – four generations of the family have called it home. Much of the restoration work has been undertaken by the family including the French doors and the red tulip oak timber that is a feature throughout the home.
As well as a great deal of care in the restoration the family has spent time gathering as much history on the home as possible. Whilst still a working process records show that the home occupied a block of land on Sheridan Street Cairns and was moved to its present site in 1984. The home was given its name during the 1920′s by the then owner John James Magee a retired police sergeant of Irish descent.
Further history records that the house was used by soldiers during the Second World War on R & R.
Oriel Lodge occupies an 1100m2 approx Lot, one block back from the beach.
Red tulip oak flooring, amethyst and green panes for the windows, French doors and many of the original fixtures and fittings still in place
all add to the original charm of this stunning Queenslander.
The underneath of the home has been converted to allow for a fully self contained two bedroom unit (ideal for guest accommodation/teenage retreat).
The remainder of the space has been fully tiled and makes for a rumpus room or possibility to add more accommodation. Main home has four bedrooms, family bathroom, formal lounge and dining room – the sitting room boasts 15ft ceilings a great asset to combat the summer heat and the hallways and sizeable verandah’s are equally as impressive.
Queenslanders of this nature and in this location rarely come to the market.
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