There’s nothing quite as stunning as an exquisitely restored/renovated old Queenslander which incorporates integrity in the sense it pays total respect to the home’s origins and history; absolute attention to the minutest detail and superb workmanship.

Old buildings do have charm and character but in terms of 21st century comfort and convenience, they can leave a lot to be desired. However, this beautifully adapted charmer in a secluded, sought after Hyde Park street offers the ultimate in idyllic tropical family living and executive style, perfect for casual or upmarket entertaining.

The house started life as a traditional, early 20th century, three bedroom dwelling complete with French doors leading onto an L shaped verandah, classic wooden casements, external window hoods, tongue and groove walls and lovely old hoop pine floors.

Today, this spacious, fully airconditioned, two level home comprises:

Six genuine bedrooms (five upstairs and one down) all with built in robes and cupboards

Three bathrooms

Original French doors with leadlight insets on the upstairs level and, in the upstairs walk-in robe, original leadlight cupboard doors taken from the old kitchen

A massive back deck overlooking a low maintenance tropically landscaped garden

State of the art galley kitchen with walk-in pantry, dishwasher drawers

Huge open plan living dining area on the lower level

Guest bedroom, en suite and laundry (also on the lower level)

Stylish, elegant bamboo floors these echo the soft, amber tones of the upstairs hoop pine

Magnificent, naturally finished timber internal staircase

Traditionally made casement windows in powdered aluminium, easily maintained frames

New French doors on the ground level, made to the same traditional specifications

A combination of timber, traditional arctic glass and aluminium louvers depending on light and privacy needs
Overhead fans in all critical areas, offsetting the need for to air-conditioning, except on the hottest days

Remote controlled garage gates

Immaculately landscaped gardens

Equal attention has been paid to all exterior aspects

For example, the timber chamfer boards on the bottom level were specially sourced to match those on the top floor and original window hoods upstairs have been replicated below. Also, a charming powdercoated (for ease of maintenance) aluminium lattice frame, outside the original front verandah bedroom window and a slatted wall’ allowing access to the back garden from the very spacious carport (which also provides covered access to the front doorway) both add to the instant Queenslander’ appeal.

Rarely do such superb renovations come on the market. Definitely one NOT to be missed.