1 Inverness Street, Ascot
Fusing a Federation Queenslander with Cape Cod style gives this house character. Every detail of the six bedroom double storey home has been painstakingly planned or selected from the quality of the finishes to the practical layout and storage.
Sprawled across a magnificent dual street frontage parcel of 1330sqm land, this home was built in 1924 for one of famed retailer TC Beirne’s daughters. The residence has undergone a series of architectural renovations and even a removal from further up the street in its lifetime to create a stunning family home that is both lavish and liveable. First time to market in 34 years, the home was designed by renowned architect Jack Hennessy and redesigned by architect Rob Cottee from Cottee Parker.
The Tynans have enjoyed living in the home since 1987, while raising their family of five children. “We are only the third owners in 100 years. It’s been a tremendous home for our family, and for parties too over the years. We’ve had it all here, all the milestone celebrations. We put a marquee over the pool to make a dance floor and we have easily had up to 150 people,” the Tynans said.
The heart of the home is the family area which features Herringbone European oak floors, 3.4-metre-high ceilings and a bespoke granite kitchen with a suite of Gaggenau appliances fit for catering large scale events. There’s a formal Cape Cod lounge and dining room with coffered ceilings plus incredible intricate original silky oak panelling, with a crystal chandelier in the entry foyer and a working log fireplace. Downstairs there’s a lower level with a home office for those working from home, plus a separate entry, and a sub-tropical garden.
The house is situated within the Ascot State School catchment. It offers excellent proximity to private schools such as St Margarets, transport (the bus stop to city schools is outside), Racecourse Road, Brisbane airport and the CBD. The property goes to auction on October 9 at the Calile Hotel, if not sold prior.
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