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56 Gower Street
Toowong QLD 4066

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 270m2
Land area: 745m2
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Property Details for 56 Gower St, Toowong

56 Gower St, Toowong is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1910. The property has a land size of 745m2 and floor size of 270m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2016.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1910
Floor Size
270m2
Land Size
745m2
Local Government
Brisbane
Lot/Plan
42/SP286973

Last Listing description (November 2017)

Walk in the door and fall in love with this quaint 103 year old Toowong cottage. Treasured by the same family for 33 years it's now time for a new owner to enjoy living in this special home situated on a large 745m2 gently sloping block.

Manoora exemplifies the character typical of a Victorian style cottage fretwork breezeways, beautiful original floorboards, VJ interior walls and ceilings, leadlight doors, and a gorgeous original hallway chandelier.

The home has been renovated, extended and cared for over the years and presents as a spacious family home with flexible living options.

Welcomed by a quintessential front verandah, featuring a latticed gate and balustrading and offering a quiet place to relax and enjoy the late afternoon sun.

Bedrooms are situated at the front of the home. The master bedroom is spacious, with two sets of original French doors, and features an ensuite and built in robe. There are three other double bedrooms on this level all with gorgeous French doors opening out onto the verandah. There is a central family bathroom, complete with shower and separate bath.

The living and dining areas flow together for easy entertaining, and an adjacent sitting room offers a tranquil place to enjoy some quiet time. The very functional cottage-style kitchen is centrally located and boasts lovely timber bench tops, plenty of storage and a new Bosch dishwasher. Large windows in the living rooms offer beautiful views to the lush rear garden, with established trees providing privacy and a serene vista. A cosy and private rear deck is a lovely sunny spot for breakfast.

Downstairs you will find a home office, double bedroom and second living room that opens out to paving and the delightful garden. An additional bathroom and the laundry are also on this lower level. This area could be easily adapted to be self-contained if desired.

Air conditioning and ceiling fans situated strategically throughout the home assist with cross ventilation to ensure year round comfort. Security screens are installed on all vulnerable doors and windows. A very large and secure storage area is provided downstairs, and there is a double carport conveniently at the front of the property.

This beautiful and tranquil home is merely 6kms from the CBD and in the catchment for Toowong State and Indooroopilly State High Schools, as well as many private schools. It is close to bus and train transport, Toowong Village, University of Queensland and Gower Street Park is a short stroll away.

Property History for 56 Gower St, Toowong, QLD 4066

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$875,000
21 Sep 2016
  • 21 Sep 2016
    Sold for $875,000
  • 29 Aug 2016
    Listed for Sale $875,000+
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About Toowong 4066

The size of Toowong is approximately 4.2 square kilometres. There are 18 parks, covering nearly 10.4% of the total area. The population of Toowong in 2016 was 10830 people. By 2021 the population was 12556 showing a population growth of 15.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Toowong is 20-29 years. Households in Toowong are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Toowong work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 43.30% of the homes in Toowong were owner-occupied compared with 44.40% in 2016.

Toowong has 7,875 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Toowong have seen a 60.92% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 113.82% increase. As at 31 May 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Toowong is $1,887,513 while the median value for Units is $989,877.
  • Houses have a median rent of $823 while Units have a median rent of $690.
There are currently 51 properties listed for sale, and 26 properties listed for rent in Toowong on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 380 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Toowong.

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