Nestled across four large titles with stunning views across Moreton Bay, this Spanish mission home was designed by renowned architect Eric Percival Trewern and was built in 1938 for William O’Connor and his mistress of the day, as a place for him and his friends to have parties and play cards. 

The home offers boundless potential and possibilities, with intoxicating views across Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron and beyond to the bay Islands from a magnificent semicircular Piazza. 

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“This is one of the single biggest land parcels in the area, with unsurpassed views over Moreton Bay,” Danny Day told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND.

“The once-in-a-generation opportunity has been owned by the same family for 70 years - it’s a true inter-generational property.”

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The building is a true testament to the grandeur of the Art Deco movement which gained huge popularity throughout the world in the early 1900’s.

A large portion of this home has been retained in its original condition however the kitchen has been modernised with stone bench tops, 4 burner combination gas and induction cooktop, double basin sink, crisp white cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances.

The morning sunlight filters through six magnificent cathedral-like arched timber doors which also draw through the year-round bay breezes, keeping the home cool.

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The lounge, card room, dining room, and piazza are all interconnected by means of glazed lead-light double doors. All rooms combine soaring ceilings, timber picture rails and decorative plaster cornice.

Taking centre stage in the vast lounge room is a magnificent counter-levered fireplace, framed with Helidon freestone and ornate timber mantle above. The beautiful, veneered walls of Queensland timbers are inlaid to enhance the design while built-in timber cabinets are testament to the craftsmanship of days gone by.

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The formal dining room easily caters for a table of eight and boasts veneered walls of Queensland walnut, and a servery window above a built-in sideboard and hand-crafted cabinets.

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The main bathroom comes with the enviable original Terrazzo flooring, separate bathtub and matching standalone vanity. The shower space and splashback areas are adorned with handmade Italian tiles.

Other details include ducted air conditioning, security system, an abundance of storage, two car access points, and a large workshop area.

Source: Ocean Realty

To arrange a private inspection or enquire about a price guide phone or email Danny Day of Ocean Realty via the contact form below. 

To view the listing or for more information click here.

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