One of Brisbane's oldest residential homes, 'Cintra House', is for sale through Josh Brown of Ray White New Farm.
Renowned as one of Brisbane's most prominent hilltop residences and one of the oldest residential homes in Brisbane, Cintra House is a true relic of Brisbane's history and a landmark residence that embodies a legacy of grandeur and unique character within 2.5 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD.
Once the home of Queensland's 10th Premier, Boyd Dunlop Morehead, and later divided into a nursing home and convent, Cintra House is steeped in Brisbane's history.
This stunning two-storey sandstone family home occupies a prime elevated position in a whisper quiet residential pocket of Heritage Hill, right in the heart of Brisbane's most dynamic and constantly evolving entertainment precinct with expansive 300 degree uninterrupted and protected views from the inland mountain ranges across numerous Brisbane landmarks of the Brisbane City and River, Hamilton Hill, Gateway Bridge and Newstead precinct.
A family estate on 3,050sqm (approx) with three street frontage, this stunning 6 bedroom sandstone home built circa 1863 has an exceptional formal dining and reception room with ornate 3.6 meter high ceilings and marble fireplace.
A championship north-south (day/night) tennis court with tennis house and a saltwater swimming pool complete the home.
Only 2.5 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, Cintra House has easy access to all tunnels and transport corridors, both north and south.
Within walking distance of the Brisbane Riverwalk and shopping and dining precincts of Gasworks, James Street, The Emporium, Teneriffe, Fortitude Valley and the Showgrounds.
Designed by architect Benjamin Backhouse, credited with numerous Brisbane landmarks, in the 1860's Cintra House is Heritage Listed and part of the National Trust.
See more of 23 Boyd Street, Bowen Hills QLD, 4006, including additional photos, floor plans and location map on Luxury List.
To arrange a private inspection or enquire about a price guide phone or email Josh Brown of Ray White New Farm via this link.
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