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The worst house in Wilston and one of the suburb’s last Cottage Queenslanders in original condition will go to auction in early June.
While the vendor has lived comfortably in the home for almost thirty years, selling agent Michael McCullagh from Ray White Wilston said most people think 20 Dibley Avenue is uninhabitable without a renovation.
“It’s the worst house in Wilston but it has the best city views, even from the ground level at the rear of the house,” he said, adding that the property is zoned for buildings up to 9.5 metres high at the roofline.
With million-dollar views beckoning, the two-bedroom, one-bathroom property is perfect for a renovator looking for a dream opportunity.
“There is definitely room to raise it into a large family home. It would suit an owner-occupier not afraid to get their hands dirty,” said McCullagh.
“You won’t have to sand the paint off because there isn’t any,” he laughed, adding that plenty of interest had already come from people looking for a project, particularly builders and developers.
Being a Cottage Queenslander, the 1930s-built, 405 square-metre property is subject to laws which protect the front façade of the home from being knocked down while still allowing plenty of room for renovation.
“The things that council looks for is to maintain the character of the home: the gable, the tin and timber, the façade and the bay windows,” said McCullagh.
He added that the house next door, also a Cottage Queenslander, had already undergone a full renovation and was an excellent example of the property’s potential.
Further appeal is added with the dual access from both Dibley Avenue and Kedron Brook Road.
“The advantage of this property is its two-street access meaning it has a lot less restrictions on the extension which can be put on the back.”
McCullagh said that most of the other Cottage Queenslanders in the area had already been renovated so this represented one of the last opportunities to buy in original condition , and a very rare opportunity in such a sought after street.
“There’s a bus stop to the city about 100m from the house and the train station is about a 900m away,” he said, adding that the Wilston Village cafes, restaurants and boutiques were also only a short walk away.
St Columba’s Primary is across the road from the property which is also located in the Wilston State School catchment zone.
Located just four kilometres from the city, Wilston is one of Brisbane’s oldest suburbs, according to McCullagh who described it as a mix of renovated Cottage Queenslanders interspersed with modern architectural homes.
The property will go to auction 2 June and will be open to live online bidding.
For inspections contact Michael McCullagh: 0403 426 474 | michael.mccullagh@raywhite.com
