A Red Hill Queenslander with a documented history stretching back to the original land title has hit the market, offering buyers the chance to become just the fifth owner of a home that has stood since 1908.
The property at 81 Windsor Road is listed by Tamara Lee of Harcourts Solutions.
Historical title records show the land was purchased by Samuel Green in 1906, with the title issued on 3 April that year, two years before the current home was built. Green is believed to have been connected to the pioneering Green family, early settlers of Red Hill who played a significant role in the district’s development.
David Green established the Windsor Brass Foundry on Windsor Road in 1882, and the family went on to own substantial landholdings throughout the area.
The home combines the architectural hallmarks of the Queenslander with a rarity that comes from having changed hands so few times.
“You can find beautiful Queenslanders, and you can find historic homes, but it is incredibly rare to find one with this combination of history, provenance and ownership,” Tamara said.
“Four owners in 117 years tells you something about the connection people have had with this home. It has been cared for and passed on from one custodian to the next, and now someone has the opportunity to become only the fifth.”
The property has generous verandas, high ceilings and extensive timber detailing, and has been updated for modern living while retaining its original character.
“There is something about a Queenslander that feels uniquely Brisbane,” Tamara said. “The way they respond to the climate, the craftsmanship, the proportions and those wonderful verandas – they have a character that is very difficult to reproduce.
“But what makes this home different is that you’re not just buying the architecture. You’re buying into 117 years of stories.”
Red Hill has evolved from a developing inner-city suburb into one of Brisbane’s most tightly held character neighbourhoods since the home was built, with its leafy streets and proximity to the CBD continuing to drive demand.
“Every owner becomes part of the history of a home like this,” Tamara said.
“The next owner isn’t just buying something that is 117 years old. They’re taking responsibility for the next chapter.”
View the listing here.