5 Armagh Street Clayfield, QLD 4011

Available for the first time in over 57 years, Armagh House' presents a truly rare opportunity to restore one of Brisbane's finest heritage homes.

Built in 1890, this is home comes with a rich history. Set over a sprawling 956sqm allotment, Armagh House' is a home you will buy with your heart; full of original features that are begging to be restored to their original glory.

You will find soaring ceilings and polished Norwegian pine floor boards throughout the entirety of the home. A grand Italian marble fireplace acts as the centrepiece of the sprawling open plan living area. Fretwork over the hallways and bedroom doors puts the finishing touches to the home.

Over the years many famous people have walked through the front door; Douglas MacArthur in WW2, (In fact we believe there is a photo taken by the Courier Mail of him leaning on the Marble Fireplace) Douglas Tooth, Qld Health Minister, The first QLD woman to enter the federal parliament, Dame Annabelle Rankin to name a few.

Whether you decide to reinstate the home to its former grandeur or split the home into two self-contained flats, the choice is entirely yours. It is undeniable that this home needs work, but with a little passion and commitment you will have yourself a truly magnificent home in an unrivalled position.

The home features 4 large double bedrooms, 2 smaller single bedrooms - one of which is currently being used as a work room/office for the studio. The owners are sad to say goodbye to their treasured historical home and workplace of 57 years, but they require a significant downsize so Armagh House' must sell. Call to arrange your private viewing today. This property will sell under the hammer on Auction day on September 26 at 3:00pm on site if not prior.

• Conveniently located between Eagle Junction State School and Clayfield College
• Within a short stroll to bus and train transport
• Air conditioning fitted to most rooms
• Double car port behind an electronic sliding gate
• Base alarm system
• Home has been fitted with its own stand-by 6KVA generator (wired to the main switch board)
• Switch board has recently been upgraded and the house now has a 3 phase power supply from the network
• Home was re-roofed and insulated this year
• Two incoming phone lines and cable internet