No 72 Chermside Road was originally built by the Shilito Engineering family in 1910 next door to their home, for their son John. Decorated with cast iron lace work from their work place foundry in Limestone Street.
During the “Heritage City” promotion, Bruce Glass, a Queensland local Master Builder, purchased the house in 1993 and thoroughly renovated the house.
Another nearby house was moved to the rear of the property from East Ipswich and also renovated in Colonial style.
Since 1994 both houses have been successfully operated as B and B accommodation under the name of “Parkview Colonials”. Visitor’s books are witness to the enjoyment of guests from Worldwide.
Nowadays Air BandB is a recent phenomenon that would surely work in this proven location, opposite beautiful Queens Park and numerous restaurants and amenities close to Ipswich City centre.
Parkview Colonials is the closest accommodation to the Ipswich Tourist Centre and Ipswich Girls Grammar School, both within a five minute scroll.
Due to advancing years, Bruce and Elaine Glass have reluctantly decided to leave the many pleasures of Parkview and occupy another nostalgic family home currently receiving an additional level above, which was the oft mentioned wish of Bruce’s mother.
Parkview could also suit two generations of the same family in great convenience well above flood and the risk of bush fire etc.
No doubt there are various other options for business and residential use of this suburb location. The sky is the limit!!
Overlooking Queens Park, a painstaking restoration brought it back to its former glory and so much more. From the antique cedar front door to the original wide pine floorboards, everything has had new life given to it. The chimney base in the living room is made of old diamond patterned sandstock, antique decorative pressed metal panels were used in the new living room ceiling and three sets of cedar French doors open to the verandas that envelop and wrap around two sides of the home.

Originally the kitchen and pantry were connected by a miniature doorway so that servants did not have to go into the main house but these days the kitchen features oak cabinets and the old stove alcove has been cleverly used as a space for the fridge – freezer.

Gothic coloured glass panels from Mary Mackillop’s Sisters of Mercy church in Rockhampton are a stunning garden feature as is the rare carved timber beehive door knobs that are eagerly sought after by restoration experts. It offers three bedrooms, a smaller living room and a traditional kitchen and bathroom. The hoop pine kitchen bench-tops were made from a tree that had stood across the road in the park.

Each home is equipped with 6 Solar panels and inverter with separate meter boxes and the property has 2 x 5000L rainwater tanks.

Current Rent Appraisals for both houses are available, Front house $450 – $470 and the Back house $330 – $350 per week. You can help write the next chapter for these gorgeous homes, either as a dual living situation for you and your extended family or for the potential income by living in one and using the other as a Bed and Breakfast as has been the case for the current owners.

Ideally located close to Ipswich Tourism Centre, ten minutes’ walk to railway and the Ipswich City Centre. Situated opposite Queens Park with Tennis, Lawn bowls, Croquet and Children’s play grounds as well as the delightful Queens Park Caf. Have a walk through the Nerima Japanese Gardens and the Wildlife Nature Centre, these treasures are literally at your front door. Walking distance to Ipswich Girls Grammar School and Central Primary School with easy access to Limestone Park for a variety of sporting facilities.

Initial consultation with the Ipswich City Council says that the property can be sub divided (STCA) for a very reasonable price so you have the opportunity to live in one and sell the other. Now the only decision seems to be, which house you would decide to keep!

These homes can be viewed by serious buyers by private inspection only. If you would like to schedule an appointment please give me a call on 0408 726 959.

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