100 Chermside Road

East Ipswich QLD 4305

It’s when you step inside that you can’t help but be amazed at what this house has to offer. From the parquetry floors, to the ornate wall paneling, 12 foot high VJ walls, right up to the incredible ornate ceilings, the detailed woodwork in this house is unrivaled in Ipswich. The joinery was carried out by a Mr Foote and his workers, who also happened to do the joinery in the Treasury building in Brisbane. That leaves this house full of awe inspiring detail - the kind that simply isn’t available anymore. Even the archway in the entry hall is much grander than most Queenslanders you’ll find. Make sure you also stop to admire the ruby glass in the entry doorway - just another rare finishing touch of this wonderful home.
Turning right into the formal lounge (sitting room) your attention is again grabbed by the floors, paneling and intricately painted ornate ceiling, but the wonderful fireplace is also sure to charm you. The light fitting is also another lovely talking point - to make the new owner king of the castle. Then there’s the formal dining - big and bold, with lovely silky-oak paneling, sliding glass doors, sliding colored windows and a darker parquetry floor. Anyone who loves to entertain will easily imagine themselves surrounded by their friends during grand dinner parties.
There’s a sleep-out divided into a study and a library, for those with an academic or business mind. Once again, it contains beautiful leadlight stained glass windows and ornate ceilings so you’ll never feel like you’re trapped in an office.
The huge family room has room for informal lounge and dining, is air-conditioned and has louvers on the windows to ensure comfortable and relaxing living is always available. The kitchen has wonderful old cupboards (and lots of them), a meat safe and plenty of room. It also contains an old crown wood stove that has been converted into stylish extra cupboard space whist the gas stove makes cooking a breeze.
And of course you’ll be needing somewhere to rest after the busy evenings enjoying life in your new home - and not surprisingly the bedrooms are again very large with ornate ceilings to enjoy whilst counting sheep. The master bedroom is air-conditioned, and has a walk in robe with it’s own sink to freshen up at!
Just in case we haven’t enticed you enough yet, wait, there’s more! Down the internal stairs you’ll find the second toilet, sheltered deck, garage, and HUGE multi-purpose room. This room was once used as a sales showroom for selling Persian carpets. The 10 foot plus ceiling is cork insulated, keeping it cool all through Ipswich’s long summers (and the two air-conditioners don’t hurt either!). There’s an alcove with a sink to make it perfect for big parties, looking after children, or any number of other possibilities.
The 1153m2 block is wonderfully situated 250m to Ipswich Girls Grammar, 500m to train station and walking distance to Ipswich CBD. Whilst the home does need some work to re-awaken it’s full beauty, there’s very little it doesn’t have to offer the discerning buyer.
Proudly presented for sale by Mark Yendle and Walkers Real Estate (phone 0400 401055 or (07) 3202 4999). Recent sales in the prestige Ipswich market have shown you’ll have to act fast to secure this amazing property as your own, so please call at your earliest convenience to arrange your priority inspection of this magnificent home.
Photos by Scott Lawler Photography (0416024142).
Additional feature - Huge internal living spaces.