A grand example of Queensland Colonial style. Built in 1879 this superb Anstead home is sited on 2.5 acres.

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Features of Anstead House


  • Unique and/or significant aspects

    • Genuine historical significance - built 1879 as the manse for St Stephens Presbyterian Church, Ipswich (moved to Anstead in 1971)

Original wrought iron on front and side verandahs

  • 14-ft ceilings throughout most of house

Separate wing joined to main house by timber walkway

  • Antique features throughout: stained glass windows and panels, timber doors and hoop pine floors, brass fittings

French doors opening onto verandahs throughout

  • Fireplace in living room

Separate artist studio/home office

  • CAT 5 Ethernet network cabling throughout the house. Connect an ADSL router and all the bedrooms and work areas instantly have high speed Internet access.

Large, walk-in attic storage

 

  • Bedrooms

  • Six bedrooms – two with en suites, one with combustion stove

    All bedrooms opening directly onto verandahs

    Main bedroom equipped with en suite, plus two separate ‘his and hers’ dressing rooms with built-in robes and vanity basins

Bedroom 2 has separate small adjoining room – ideal as a study, storage, guest room or sixth bedroom

  • Walk-in robe in bedroom 3

Ensuite in bedroom 4

Bedrooms 3 and 5 unusually large (5.75 × 4 metres and 6 × 6 metres respectively) – either could convert to rumpus or billiard room

 

  • Cooking, house-keeping and entertaining

  • Large, rustic country eat-in kitchen, plenty of light

      Dishwasher, range hood, wall oven

      Walk-in pantry/store room

      • Large dining area currently fits 8-seater dining

      Separate large laundry/sewing area

      • Courtyard dining area

      Induct vacuum system

       

      • Grounds

        • One-hectare property

      Separate fenced paddock for horse adjistment or similar

      • 3-car garage, featuring mechanics ‘pit’

      2-car carport

      • Artistically designed, paved and landscaped courtyard

      In-ground pool

      • Rainwater tank

      Attractive, tree-lined circular drive at front of property

       

      • Location

        • Two minutes to Bellbowrie shopping centre, 10 minutes to Kenmore Plaza

      Close to primary schools – Pullenvale, Moggill and Brisbane Independent School within five kilometers. Seven minutes to Kenmore High School. Short commute to Ipswich Grammar, St Peters Lutheran College and Indooroopilly High School.

      • Close to Anstead Bushland and Brisbane River recreational facilities

      Close to 444 bus route

       

      • Living experience highlights

        • Pride of living in a genuine and highly attractive historical landmark

      Peaceful, semi-rural lifestyle – yet close to all amenities

      • Plenty of space inside and out – ideal for children

      Separate wing with large rumpus-room sized bedrooms – ideal for teenagers

      • Verandahs, courtyard, pool areas – wonderful for relaxing, enjoying ‘outside’ meals and entertaining

      Brilliant birdlife and tree-filled surrounds

      • Superb for working-from-home lifestyle.