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This heritage-listed house located at 63 Hodgkinson Street, Charters Towers
There is a lot of back history that tells a great story from how it was originated and the peace it played in the town's history and well being of its time. It was designed by William White and built in the 1890s. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
Ever wanted to live in a traditional grand Queenslander. This two-storey house with 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms & 2 living rooms is constructed of timber with wide verandahs on both levels that have an ornate cast-iron balustrading and timber handrails. The front of the house has a bay in the verandah at both levels next to the main entrance. The front door opens into a grand entrance foyer; a large area with a chequerboard black and white Italian marble floor, a turned timber staircase and panelled ceiling with carpet stair runners with the brass rods. A small cellar located in the house as well.
The main living area feels very homely and cozy with a fireplace and French doors that open onto the verandah and let all the natural breeze flow through the house with a beautiful formal dining room to match the era of the home. Three bedrooms downstairs with fully ensuites for all the family to stay, and an adjoining single bedroom that open onto the back verandah. Upstairs has a large formal living room with an attached bedroom and private balcony. A huge grand main bedroom that opens onto the side balcony and catches all the gentle breezes flowing straight into the room and private bathroom. Separate toilet and butlers kitchen upstairs.
The kitchen quarters is very rustic and large for all the family to help cook up in. separate large laundry quarters are located at the back of the house that opens to inground pool with a pool house to entertain from. Approx. 4 car park bays at the rear of the property.
This property is a true settlement to the town of Charters Towers and its heritage of fine craftsmanship of its era of the late 1800s.
A lot of effort has gone back into the home to try and bring back to its former glory.
call the team at Jensens Real Estate to arrange an inspection of the property.
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