For nearly six decades, the home at 14 Enderley Road in Clayfield remained in the hands of the same Clayfield family.
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Now, after 57 years of ownership, the property has entered a new chapter, selling under the hammer for $4.55 million. The four-bedroom home, set on a 1,062-square-metre block, attracted strong interest when it went to auction, drawing multiple registered bidders and a large crowd of onlookers.
A New Chapter for a Long-Held Family Home
The property was the longtime family residence of renowned Brisbane endocrinologist Dr Brian Hirschfeld, who lived there for decades.
Following his passing almost two years ago, the family prepared the home for sale, sorting through furniture, documents and possessions accumulated over more than half a century.
Situated on one of Clayfield’s most prestigious and tightly held streets, the home offered buyers a rare opportunity to secure a large parcel of land in an established inner-north suburb.
According to Ray White Collective, the property occupies two lots with dual street frontage and retains many original character features, including high ceilings, VJ walls, French doors and hardwood flooring.
The home had remained largely untouched and was described as the last unrenovated house on Enderley Road.
Competitive Auction Draws Strong Interest
Dozens of neighbours and interested buyers gathered for the on-site auction to watch the sale unfold. Bidding opened at $3 million and competition came from five of the 10 registered bidders before narrowing to two parties in the final stages. At $4.5 million the property was declared on the market before selling for $4.55 million.
The successful purchasers, a family of six, secured the home after a search that had reportedly lasted three years. The buyers are understood to be planning a restoration of the property, having engaged an architect shortly after first inspecting the home.
The result came amid a softer auction market, with clearance rates and buyer inspections reported to have declined in recent months across South East Queensland.
Rare Land Holdings Continue to Attract Buyers
The strong result suggests large landholdings in established suburbs continue to attract buyer interest. Properties of this scale rarely become available on Enderley Road, where sales are infrequent and ownership is tightly held.
The property’s large block size, character features and location were key elements highlighted during the sales campaign. Ray White’s campaign described the property as an opportunity to renovate the existing residence into a substantial family estate or explore future development possibilities, subject to the necessary approvals.
The listing also highlighted the elevated site’s north-south orientation, district outlook and dual street frontage.
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End of an Era, Beginning of Another
The sale closes a chapter for a property that had remained in the same family for 57 years.
After nearly six decades under the care of one family, the home is set to begin a new phase with owners who intend to restore and reinvest in the property.
In a suburb where opportunities of this scale are uncommon, the $4.55 million result reflects the strong buyer interest generated by the property’s size, history and potential.
Published 18-June-2026
