16/8/2023: Jenny and Sam Spiro with their children Isadora 6, Winifred 4 and Sullivan at their home in Faversham st Woolloongabba, Brisbane. pic: Lyndon Mechielsen/Courier Mail
A HISTORIC inner Brisbane cottage from the late-1800s has hit the market and is ready to captivate buyers with its charm.
The three-bedroom, one-bathroom Queenslander ‘Amelia Cottage’ at 20 Faversham Street, Woolloongabba, was built in 1888 and has since been entirely renovated, maintaining much of its original features.
Homeowners Sam and Jen Spiro purchased the home in 2016 while it was heavily dilapidated and has since been extensively renovated and extended by renowned local builder Graya and Cavill Architects.
20 Faversham Street, Woolloongabba went under a huge renovation undertaken by renowned builder Graya.
Mr Spiro said he and his wife immediately fell in love with the home due to its age and character.
“We just love the home’s character; it’s still got many of its original features, such as the fireplace and character cottage features,” he said.
“Jen is from a sheep and cattle farm, and the Queenslander character was something she fell in love with.
“It was quite literally falling into the ground, and we embarked on restoring and extending it.
The kitchen at 20 Faversham Street, Woolloongabba contains European appliances and Carrara marble countertops with an American oak kitchen island.
“During the restoration, we had a kidney-shaped pool and spa that we had to find a way to get rid of, and just the general dilapidation was pretty horrifying; it was a huge job.
Mr Spiro said he hopes the new owners will respect the property’s history and enjoy its character with the modern conveniences of it.
20 Faversham Street, Woolloongabba has maintained much of its original features.
“We’ve bought a larger property in Tarragindi to give our three young kids more space.
“We would have stayed in this part of the Gabba, and we love the community.
Master bedroom at 20 Faversham Street, Woolloongabba
“Our kids are down at the local school and have many friends.
“The kids enjoyed afternoons on the front veranda, where they spent most of their time playing.”
Property agent James Curtain from Place Woolloongabba said the campaign for the property has been going well so far.
“We’ve had lots of people through the property so far,” Mr Curtain said.
The backyard at 20 Faversham Street, Woolloongabba contains a fire pit and under house store.
“There has been solid interest in the property at this stage.
“We’ve got interest from a wide range of professional couples, families who are downsizing and investors.
“I think what adds to the property’s charm is that it is an 1880s cottage, one of the original homes in Woolloongabba.
The bathroom at 20 Faversham Street, Woolloongabba also contains Carrara marble bench tops.
Mr Curtain said the way the home had been restored is very sympathetic to its heritage and had been restored to such a high standard that it stands out against other properties on the market.
“We’re still seeing supply on the lower side, but we’re seeing a considerable amount of demand,” he said.
20 Faversham Street, Woolloongabba went under a huge renovation undertaken by renowned builder Graya.
“When it all is said and done good, finished properties are being purchased quickly, and price growth is very evident.”
20 Faversham Street, Woolloongabba heads to auction Saturday August 26 at 9am
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