Tag: Queenslander home

Couple Revives Queenslander Tradition in Wooloowin

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A Wooloowin couple has transformed their home at 20 Stopford Street into a reimagined Queenslander, blending traditional heritage features with modern design to celebrate Brisbane’s architectural identity.

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Reviving the Queenslander Identity

Carrie and Anthony Fox, the husband-and-wife duo behind Square Up Constructions, purchased the Wooloowin property in December 2023. Rather than following current trends of coastal or Hamptons-style designs, they chose to rebuild from the ground up with a focus on preserving and reinterpreting the traditional Queenslander.

Drawing inspiration from the 1909 home that once stood on the site, they reintroduced classic elements such as fretwork, ceiling roses, checkerboard tiles and iron lace, integrating these with a modern, family-oriented layout.

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Heritage Craftsmanship with Modern Detail

Behind its heritage façade, the home spans two light-filled levels, combining intricate detailing with contemporary functionality. Features include chevron oak flooring, marble finishes, a butler’s pantry, and a glass-fronted 132-bottle wine cellar.

Outdoor spaces include a pool terrace, alfresco entertaining area, and landscaped gardens. The lower level houses a gym and infrared sauna, while modern additions include solar panels, a smart home system and CCTV.

A Statement in Brisbane’s Design Landscape

The couple aimed to show that modern construction can retain warmth and authenticity. Their project reflects a growing movement toward embracing Queensland’s architectural heritage in new builds.

Real estate agent Jill Wright-Wotton, who is marketing the property, noted the design’s appeal to buyers seeking genuine craftsmanship and timeless livability.

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Location and Auction

Set on an elevated 810sqm block in a quiet Wooloowin street, the property sits within the Eagle Junction State School catchment and near Kedron Brook, Melrose Park and Wooloowin Station. The home borders Clayfield, Ascot and Hendra.

The property is scheduled to go to auction at 2 p.m. on 1 November.

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Continuing the Conversation

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As the Fox family prepares to relocate to acreage, their Wooloowin home continues to highlight the potential of integrating heritage and contemporary design. The project stands as a reminder of Queensland’s architectural roots and its enduring appeal in Brisbane’s evolving suburbs.

Published 22-Oct-2025

Record-Breaking $3.15M Sale for Clayfield Queenslander

A cherished family home in Clayfield has set a suburb record for a Queenslander on an 810 sqm block due to its high sale price of $3.15 million. 

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The two-storey, four-bedroom residence at 39 McGregor Street sold after negotiations with a neighbouring family who had long admired the property.

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The classic Queenslander, positioned just 100 metres from the lush surrounds of Kalinga Park, had been in the same family for 43 years. Over the decades, the owners raised their four sons in the home, even planting a tree for each child—a sentimental touch that grew along with the family.

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Ray White Bulimba agent Robyn Hoare, who handled the sale, said the auction initially attracted three registered bidders. The starting bid opened at $2.5 million, already exceeding Clayfield’s current median house price of $1.835 million. Bidding continued to climb until it reached $3 million, at which point the property was passed in.

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However, negotiations did not end there. Knowing a neighbouring family had long admired the home, Ms Hoare reached out, and talks began immediately. By the end of the day, a final agreement was reached, securing the sale at $3.15 million.

Ms Hoare noted that the sale was a record for a Queenslander on a block of this size in Clayfield.

The new owners, already part of the neighbourhood, are thrilled to be moving into the home they had admired for years. Meanwhile, the previous owners are delighted with the sale, which allows them to transition to the next chapter of their lives.

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Ms Hoare mentioned that the previous owners were pleased with the outcome, highlighting the significance of passing a historically rich home to another appreciative family.

With this sale, Clayfield continues to cement its reputation as one of Brisbane’s most sought-after blue-chip suburbs, where classic Queenslanders hold both sentimental and financial value.

Published 7-February-2025