24 Roderick Street

Ipswich QLD 4305

Historical Significance: Kameruka is a distinguished example of 19th-century architecture.
Spacious Living Areas: The home boasts expansive living spaces with high pressed metal ceilings, timber floors, and ornate detailing, reflecting the craftsmanship of its era.
Generously sized bedrooms with large windows offering plenty of natural light, complemented by tastefully updated bathrooms. Air conditioning throughout and a combustion fireplace for those cold Ipswich winter nights.

Location: Set in a prime Ipswich location, close to schools, cafes, and shopping, and only minutes from the city center. Kameruka is also part of the Great Houses of Ipswich tour, recognized for its historical and cultural importance?.

Kameruka is more than just a home; it?s a living piece of Ipswich?s rich past. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a prestigious slice of Queensland history.

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SOME HISTORY:
The third Stephenson home located in Roderick Street is Kameruka, built for Jack Stephenson and his wife Katie. The family moved into their new home on St Patrick's Day, 1917.
In 1908, they had bought a small old house on the block, intending to demolish it and rebuild. Next door was a similar old house owned by Harry Cribb. Jack asked him to sell so the two blocks could be combined but Harry declined.
Jack decided he would eventually get his way. Kameruka was built on the first block minus its verandahs and as Jack had foreseen, the next door block was eventually sold.
Architect Henry Wyman then arranged for Kameruka to be shifted into the centre of the amalgamated
site and have its
verandahs added. These verandahs today are a striking feature of the house and have unusual ornate timber brackets.
Unlike most of his family, Jack was not a politician - his greatest interest was rugby league football. He became an Australian Rugby League selector and was on the first Australian Board of Control.