Avondale, Spring Hill historical trophy home listed for sale

The Brisbane bold home with rich history, Avondale, has been listed for sale by Sam Mayes and Zac Tully from Ray White.

It is built in 1912 by William Francis Corbett, a lawyer from Toorak Road in Hamilton, who also owned the Carlton Hotel in Queen Street. 

Avondale has enjoyed a rich history serving as a boarding house in the 1950s before becoming home to a well-known journalist and then a prominent Brisbane builder, who completed significant expansions in the 1980s.

It last sold in 2012 at $2.5 million.

Positioned at 26 Thornbury St, the house comes with six bedrooms, three bathrooms and multiple living spaces.

The kitchen was completely renovated and the original kitchen fireplace now houses a pair of V-Zug ovens.

Renovated in 2006, the light fittings, wiring, security system and air-conditioning were all upgraded.

Extra features include double-hung, full-length sash windows, pressed metal ceilings, and two working fireplaces with marble surrounds.

It is close to Schools, shops and public transport. 

The gentleman's residence was built in 1912 by William Francis Corbett, a lawyer from Toorak Road in Hamilton, who also owned the Carlton Hotel in Queen Street. 

Corbett lived in the home on his own until his death in 1937. His initials remain on the decorative detail in the hallway.