Grand 100 year old Queenslander for sale

It’s easy to see why this grand 100-year-old dame called Clonlara in East Clayfield is one of Brisbane’s most recognisable landmark homes.Everything about the federation era home at 150 Adelaide St, East Clayfield on a prized 3317sq m patch of land in the heart of this blue-chip suburb is stately and of grand proportions.

This much-loved Queenslander with six bedrooms - named after an Irish village in County Clare - was home to the late Sir Edward and Lady Dorothy Williams for 60 years.Sir Edward Williams was a respected Queensland legal identity, also well known in racing circles, until his passing 20 years ago.He was also a former Queenslander of the Year, Australian of the Year, Father of the Year, Chairman of the Commonwealth Games in 1982 and Commissioner General of Expo 88.

Sir Edward and Lady Williams raised their eight children in this wonderful family home and son Dr Ed Williams said he and his siblings shared many fond memories of growing up there.“Clonlara is truly a cherished family home. It comes complete with not one but two championship sized grass tennis courts which became a great meeting place for the neighbourhood kids,” he said.“Tennis parties were frequent and both courts would be marked and played on regularly. Cricket, football and even croquet were also played in the backyard. Originally, there were two wooden tennis sheds on either side of the stairs.“Mum and Dad built a dolls' house for the girls as a Christmas present and it is still standing next to the current tennis shed."

Clonlara has been a loved family home since it was constructed in 1916.This magnificent property offers the possibility of an idyllic lifestyle with its manicured gardens and lush expansive lawns.Ray White New Farm principal Matt Lancashire and elite agent Christine Rudolph are marketing the home through a tender closing on May 4 at 5pm.“The Brisbane prestige market has continued with strong interest into 2018. Buyers are looking for the best possible houses and this one is certain to excite many people looking for a trophy home with a dress circle address,” Mr Lancashire said.Mr Lancashire said this home with a north east aspect was waiting for its new owner to rejuvenate it and reopen it to catch Brisbane's best bay breezes.“This home is beautiful with very decorative plaster ceilings, timber panelling, crows ash flooring on the verandahs.”Ms Rudolph said much of the home's original period details had been preserved including the grand entry foyer to formal dining and lounge rooms, ornate plaster and pressed metal ceilings, solid timber walls and leadlight windows.“There are six bedrooms including a former bedroom off the master suite, dedicated to a dressing room," Ms Rudolph said.“Clonlara is deservedly a landmark Brisbane estate, unparalleled in grace and style. Such a significant land parcel is highly sought after and rarely available so close to Brisbane's CBD.”