"Ellerslie" - $630000

Description

Built in the 1880's, this huge grand old colonial home has featured significantly in Toowoomba's early history. It was originally the home of J Blackburn, one of the town's early saddlers until his death in 1920. From initial splendour, its journey has encountered periods of neglect and destruction (was converted into 6 flats & finally had parts of the interior burnt). Thankfully, in 2004, it passed to new owners who were driven by a passion to restore it to its former glory. The massive restoration project has focused on sourcing the correct quality materials to retain the best possible authenticity throughout. Their relentless efforts have resulted in a magnificent residence (near completion), blending treasured original features with a new extension at the back. The grand formal living and dining rooms have not yet been restored, but the remainder of the home has been renovated and extended in true classic style. It has been re-roofed, re-guttered, re-wired, re-stumped where necessary, and fully insulated in ceilings and exterior walls. It stands proudly on 1442 sq metres behind picket fencing, within the suburb of Toowoomba City - only 5 minutes walk from the town centre. It features: * A fully fenced 1442 sq m block; * An impressive entry hall with original cedar doors; * 14' ceilings and 6 grand archways; * Large etched glass panels; * Separate formal living & dining rooms - not yet restored; * Huge northern family room with bi-fold doors to rear deck and lush garden; * Superb 2 pac kitchen with 2 island benches, 3 sinks & walk-in pantry; * 5 large bedrooms (4 built-in), with 5 ensuites & powder room; * Air-conditioned office - Walk-in utility/storeroom; * Massive amount of storage; * Double hung windows - red cedar joinery * Double lock-up garage with workshop area; * 3 x 1000 litre tanks During the restoration process, continuous enquiry through admiration & curiosity has occurred for quite some time. Now at last, this magnificent property is being offered for sale. Rarely do homes of this calibre come on the market - so do not miss your chance to secure one of Toowoomba's most prized properties - call now!