38 Moreton Street, New Farm

Welcome to "Garnock" one of New Farms most iconic residences. Built in 1895, this historic home sits on a rare 812sqm parcel of land was originally designed by renowned Brisbane Architect Claude William Chambers. As one of the historic four "Willcocks' Houses", built on the beautiful tree lined Moreton Street, number 38 is being offered to the market for the first time since 2007. An extensive renovation in 2012 by the highly awarded Brisbane Architect Stuart Vokes of Vokes and Peters, saw the home given a stunning modern update and has won a State Award for Heritage, AIA Queensland Architecture Awards, 2014 and a Brisbane Regional Commendation, AIA Queensland Architecture Awards, 2014. The u-shaped veranda at the front of the house has decorative fretted porch balustrades and original lead lighting above the large wooden front door is inscribed with the name of the home, Garnock'. As part of the 2012 renovation, a custom designed library of Tasmanian Oak floor to ceiling shelving overlooks the front garden. A sitting room with marble fireplace, master bedroom with walk in robe, an ensuite and second fireplace are also on this level. What is without doubt a key feature of this home is the classic French bistro style kitchen with a fireplace and pressed metal panelling. Opening onto the rear deck and overlooking the lush back yard with swimming pool, this is a home that reveals itself as you move through the unique spaces that have been created by inspired architecture. Downstairs, there are 3 bedrooms, a family room and outdoor entertaining terrace again featuring the stunning architecture of Volkes and Peters. Cast iron arches frame the outdoor dining and bbq area that flow onto the backyard. This is a home filled with character and charm and its features include but are not limited to: • Street Parking Only • 4 Fireplaces as well as outdoor pizza oven • Salt water swimming pool • Solar System with 5kw of panels plus Tesla power wall. Currently maintaining a positive balance with the electricity supplier. • 12,000L underground water tanks • Grey water system • Less than 3km's to the Brisbane CBD • 3 Minutes' walk to the local Holy Spirit Primary School and • Less than 2km's to New Farm State School • Walking distance to some of Brisbane best secondary colleges and located in the catchment for the new Fortitude Valley Secondary College • Less than 2km's to the Howard Smith Wharfs and Riverwalk to the Brisbane CBD • Less than 2km's to the James Street precinct shopping, restaurants and hotels. • Pool and garden maintenance included