88 Blackwood Rd, Salisbury is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 809m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2025. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in Salisbury in the last 12 months.
Steeped in family history and brimming with warmth, “Cooloolah” has been a much-loved home for more than 65 years. The journey began with the original owners living in the garage until the arrival of their third child, marking the family’s move into the main home. Back then, only dirt roads surrounded the property, yet it was here that a legacy of love, laughter, and togetherness began. Over the decades, the gardens were lovingly nurtured, becoming the pride of the neighbourhood, with the iconic front bottle tree standing tall as a gentle witness to countless family memories.
Step inside and you’ll find a welcoming foyer leading to three carpeted bedrooms, each with built-in robes handcrafted by the owner’s brother. The main bedroom also features a sit-down vanity and wall-mounted air-conditioning unit. The light-filled living area showcases polished timber floors, a ceiling fan, and French doors opening to the slate-tiled enclosed patio, a secure, all-weather space ideal for morning coffee, entertaining, or enjoying the established corner garden. At the heart of the home, the original retro-styled kitchen provides generous storage, a wall oven, and a stainless-steel sink.
An updated bathroom provides modern convenience, including a shower, spacious vanity with ample storage, and a toilet, complemented by a second toilet off the kitchen and laundry area. The home also features abundant storage throughout, with additional space underneath for garden tools, bicycles, sporting gear, or anything else you need to keep your outdoor and recreational equipment neatly organised and easily accessible.
Outdoors, “Cooloolah” is a haven of sprawling lawns, hand-laid stone pathways, leafy trees, and flowering gardens. Breezes and birdlife are a daily delight. Rainwater tanks, a terracotta tiled roof, and a security system add practicality, while the enchanting gardens promise a lifestyle of peace and charm on a generous 809m2 block.
This is more than a house—it’s a place where history, heart, and home converge. Ready for its next chapter, “Cooloolah” invites you to imagine your family’s future within its walls.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE:
INTERNAL
• Entry foyer
• 3 bedrooms with built-in robes handcrafted by the owner’s brother
• Main bedroom with sit-down vanity and wall-mounted air-conditioning unit
• Bedrooms carpeted, timber flooring in living and hallway
• Carpets can be lifted to reveal original timber flooring
• Living area with ceiling fan and French doors to secure patio
• Original retro-styled kitchen with wall oven and stainless-steel sink
• Updated bathroom with shower, vanity, and toilet
• Linen cupboard and second toilet
• Laundry with additional storage
• Under-home storage and space for garden and recreational equipment
EXTERNAL
• Slate-tiled secure enclosed patio for relaxed all year round entertaining
• Single car garaging plus paved side awning
• Charming undercover pergola
• Hand-laid stone pathways through established gardens
• Meticulously maintained lawns front and rear
• Plumbed rainwater tanks
• Terracotta tiled roof
• Sprawling 809m2 block with wonderful gardens, breezes, and birdlife
Salisbury is a welcoming and vibrant community that combines leafy surrounds with everyday convenience. Situated just 11km south of Brisbane’s CBD, the suburb offers the best of suburban living with easy city access. Highly regarded schools, childcare centres, and Griffith University’s Nathan campus are close by, along with an array of parks, playgrounds, and sporting facilities to enjoy the outdoors.
Public transport is well catered for, with Salisbury train station and regular bus routes providing swift connections into the city and neighbouring suburbs. Salisbury also enjoys excellent proximity to major arterials, making trips to the CBD, Gold Coast, or Sunshine Coast straightforward. Local shopping centres, medical facilities, and hospitals are all within easy reach, while a selection of casual cafes and eateries provide relaxed options for weekend dining. With its strong community atmosphere and family-friendly amenities, Salisbury remains one of Brisbane’s most sought-after pockets.
Homes with this kind of history and heart rarely become available. If you’re ready to make “Cooloolah” part of your family’s story, contact Mark today on 0434 917 766 to arrange your inspection.
The size of Salisbury is approximately 4.6 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 14.9% of total area. The population of Salisbury in 2016 was 6290 people. By 2021 the population was 6790 showing a population growth of 8.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Salisbury is 30-39 years. Households in Salisbury are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Salisbury work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 68.40% of the homes in Salisbury were owner-occupied compared with 67.10% in 2016.
Salisbury has 3,057 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Salisbury have seen a 113.30% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 114.76% increase. As at 31 December 2025:
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