Originally constructed by the army in 1943 as a water tank for the troops, this unique two story home has history in its walls. By the 1950s the tank had been decommissioned, and the Radlof family took on the job of converting it to a liveable home.

Using dynamite to blast window and door spaces through the foot thick walls where casement windows and French doors are now fixed, they installed a staircase and created a beautiful second story guestroom featuring hardwood floors and views across the Atherton Township.

The home, complete with an open fire place in the downstairs formal lounge room, was then bought by businessman Wiley Fancher and extended to make it essentially the 4 bedroom, two bathroom residence it is today.

Francer was an associate of the then Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen, and whenever Joh was in Atherton he stayed here. The house then proved to be the Queensland headquarters for the downfall of the Whitlam Government. Local legend dictates that it was Wiley who introduced Joh to the story of the Khemlani Affair where Terath Khemlani allegedly arranged 4 billion in Middle Eastern loans for the Whitlam Government without the knowledge of the Treasury.

The home features a well equipped kitchen with a pantry, breakfast bar, dishwasher and a large stainless fan forced oven. There is also a great outdoor entertaining area accessible from the kitchen, master bedroom & double garage.

After 17 years of enjoying this wonderful property, the current Owners have been promoted to work elsewhere and are reluctantly offering this truly amazing residence for sale.

For more information please do not hesitate to contact the Exclusive Marketing Agent Kath Wheatley on 4091 1177 or 0438 617 244 or email from the link on this website.

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