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03/05/2010
Kate Luella
$2+ Million, Booval, Heritage, QLD
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“Booval House”, Ipswich, QLD

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Fully Restored Historic Home in Queensland

General Features
PRICE RANGE: Over $2 Million

  • Property Type: House
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Land Size: 4,818 m²
  • Outdoor Features
  • Carport: 8
This home is a historic gem, def reminiscent of a true restored home, as opposed to a totally refurbished home… some of the rooms are kinda claustrophobic to me, as I imagine homes 100’s years ago were…


Built in the 1850’s for banker George Faircloth.

So much stuff in the little rooms, but very comfy!


Heritage Awards:
2000 Ipswich City Council Awards for Excellence, Ron Brown Memorial for Heritage Conservation and 2002 National Trust of Queensland John Herbert Gold Award for Excellence in Heritage Conservation.



Check out the tiny TV in the corner, don’t know if my kids would put up with that!

How cute is this room!!!

I guess adding an ensuite is quite invasive in historic homes, so what the heck, just put a bath and basin in the corner!


Yes, it’s own chapel for up to 70 guests, I guess this would be a very popular wedding venue!

Built on 125 hectares.






AND here’s what the Agent said!

COLONIAL GEORGIAN MANSION
Secure a slice of history with the rare opportunity to purchase this fully restored Colonial Georgian Mansion.

Perched on 4818m2 of prime landscaped grounds, Booval House is the oldest two storey residence in Ipswich.

Built in the 1850’s for banker George Faircloth during an era when size was paramount, this magnificent home has been fully restored and is presented impeccably and fitted to the highest standard.
The present owner’s care and attention to detail is evident throughout. Every aspect of this home makes a statement.

Booval House proudly boasts Heritage Awards:
2000 Ipswich City Council Awards for Excellence, Ron Brown Memorial for Heritage Conservation and 2002 National Trust of Queensland John Herbert Gold Award for Excellence in Heritage Conservation.

The residence is surrounded by mature gardens and sprawling lawns and the owners share the enjoyment of this unique residence by opening “Booval House” for functions like weddings, music evenings and corporate gatherings. Picturesque views to distance mountains give the upstairs terrace an unsurpassed ambience for celebrations.

Booval House features grand formal living areas which include a drawing room, dining room, library, music room, five bedrooms (three with ensuite), cellar and six fireplaces and huge modern kitchen.

The property has been a farm on a 125 hectare estate and a convent in later years and the adjoining chapel can seat up to 70 guests and has two bedrooms upstairs plus Sacristy on lower level.
Many wedding functions have taken place in the chapel and the stunning grounds have provided the backdrop for numerous wedding photos.

The landscaped grounds include two greenhouses, a summer-house, orchid house, 1850’s underground water tank and nine above-ground tanks, eight under cover vehicle spaces, workroom in garage wing and circular driveway with fountain, plus 2 street frontage with 3 entrances.

Whether the sixth owner will want to keep Booval House as a truly outstanding family residence or invest wisely in a commercial venture such as a “bed and breakfast” facility, function centre or professional offices, its value as a heritage showpiece needs to be preserved.

Zoned:
SU80 – Special Uses (Historic Home/Function Centre/Accom)

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$2+ MillionBoovalHeritageQLD
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  • Willow Decor
    03/05/2010 3:46 pm

    Wow – what a house. I especially like the period details like the moldings and the room with the beadboard ceilings. Great photos!!
    xx-Gina

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  • Nuit
    03/05/2010 3:51 pm

    OMG Annie! this home is amazing! love the nursery and the green areas outside, so pretty…

    to answer your Q, I am in Mexico, a beach Destination in the Pacific called Puerto Vallarta 🙂 my son had two parties that day!!! and of course I AM buying the dress!!! ♥ TODAY hehe.

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  • Kellie Collis
    04/05/2010 10:02 am

    Ah a circular driveway! How grand! x

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  • Kifus
    05/05/2010 12:52 pm

    I love historic homes and this one is great. The verandah nearly all the way around and the porches are fabulous. There is even an old school bench in one of them. Maybe I'd change the colour of the walls and some of the furniture. But it's really fantastic.

    Cheers Annie!

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