This old Queenslander is a high-set, two storey construction with concrete stumps and an enclosed verandah space at the front of the building which is used as another living zone. This consideration for climate is the defining characteristic of the Queenslander.

Once inside, it becomes alive with character, reminiscent of years gone by. High ceilings, tongue and groove walls, parquetry floors in the living area (a luxury of that era), covered deck, fretwork in the living area, enclosed sunroom and good old-fashioned country-size kitchen.

The original owner and builder worked at the timber mill across the way and the quality of the timber used in the construction (mostly Silky Oak) was of a high standard and it has stood the test of time, having been constructed in the 1930s.

The raising of the main living spaces off the ground can be seen as both a stylistic and practical device. The vertical concrete “stumps”, allow the building to “float” above the terrain. Queenslanders all have this under-floor area that is used to cool the building through ventilation and also for protection of the main structure from termite attack and other pests. The stumps allow for the natural flow of water across the terrain in the event of excessive rain and downpours which are typical of our tropical climate in North Queensland.

The under-floor space is high enough for additional uses such as storage, carport or even as extra living area in the cool, darker spaces beneath the building. This under-floor area is decoratively screened with timber lattice work and provides an area to escape to on a summers day.

The main living areas of the house, being raised from the terrain, are a series of rooms on a platform floor comprising of 2 bedrooms and an office and a sunroom at the entry (enclosed verandah) which could have many uses. Traditionally, planning of the construction encouraged cross-ventilation for passive cooling in a variety of innovative methods including the alignment of doors and windows to allow uninterrupted air flow. The rear verandah can be used both day and night as a semi-external living space.
The roof is large and has a visible presence externally and is traditionally steeply pitched and characteristically sheeted with corrugated metal.

Typically, the Queenslander is suited to the sub-tropical climate of Queensland of high rainfall and mild to hot, humid climate with average summer temperatures in the range of 23-36 degrees Celsius (73-97 degrees Fahrenheit).
Having stood the test of two recent cyclones, the home stands tall and erect and solid as a rock and is a testament to the builders, the Meyers who were well-known in the area at the time of the construction.

Car accommodation consists of a covered carport adjoining the house and a single lock-up garage at the rear with access off the second street frontage. An appealing feature of the home is the fact that it adjoins the golf course to the east and it enjoys views to the mountain ranges to the west.

A coat of paint on the interior and you could transform this unpolished gem into a sparkling diamond once again. Well worth a look at $210,000

Upon inspection, all will be revealed.

Dont get caught in the rush and call Di Wagner now on 0419 685 495 to arrange an inspection.