Large family home, suitable for dual living or work from home.
Situated on a gently sloping allotment and catching breezes from Moreton Bay, "Honington" boasts a presence of stately elegance on both of its quiet, leafy street frontages.
Commissioned in 1912 by the celebrated Bevington family, this distinguished, expansive Federation-era home is as rich in traditional detail and history as it is in modern comfort.
Opening the upper level, the private latticework of a broad, covered verandah shades the triple bay window of the master suite. Featuring a generous ensuite with shower and a dressing room with built-in wardrobe, it is the first of four substantial bedrooms on this level. The airy living-dining room, with triple bay window and brick fireplace, main bathroom with bath and shower, and an ample linen closet also occupy the upstairs interior.
The bright, spacious eat in kitchen is fitted with generous pantry space, and heritage details including ceramic tiles and honey-coloured hoop pine cabinetry. Original, pristine wide floorboards of the same timber feature here and continue throughout the home. Completing the upper level, an office/TV room and a powder room open onto the enormous rear deck, offering a perfect space for social events throughout summertime.
A guest bedroom with ensuite (including shower), large laundry with secure courtyard, main office with fireplace and library, two study rooms and a temperature-controlled wine cellar with safe occupy the lower level, which opens to a Japanese-style rock garden. With dual street frontage access a feature of the property, the office could easily serve as a consulting room.
Absolutely a unique residence, "Honington", painstakingly extended within its Federation style in 1987, features beautiful heritage finishes such as elaborate fretwork and cornices, v-jointed interior walls, and glass in traditional cool tones (and, in the main entrance, with a classical flannel-flower motif).
Subtly paired with this historic style are all modern advantages, including split-system air conditioning (through the master suite and main areas), a three-car garage, water tank and rigorous security consisting of a full electronic system, in addition to lockable grilles and SupaScreen in the master bedroom and TV room.
With rear views of Mt Coot-tha and only 5km from the CBD, "Honington" is a two minute walk from the transport hub of Wooloowin Station, close to shopping and cafes in Clayfield, Albion, Toombul and Ascot, and close to many prestigious schools including Eagle Junction State School, Clayfield College and St Margaret's.
Truly a once in a lifetime purchase.
