Former Government speech writer's home listed

An architect designed Paddington home of a Eileen Jones, a former speech writer for two Queensland Governors, Eileen Jones has hit the market in Brisbane. 

Judi O'Dea and Michael Klemeyer of Ray White Paddington have the listing. 

The house at 128 Enoggera Terrace has been offered on the market for the first time in 33 years. 

“My husband and I bought the land in 1986, we built the house and moved in, in 1988.

“It was very convenient for me, being close to Government House,” Ms Jones said.

Being a top speech writer for more than seven years, her first speeches were for Sir Walter Campbell AC, QC who had been previously been the Chief Justice in Queensland, before becoming the Governor in 1985. 

Set on a 1,108sqm block with 21m frontage, the two storey home comes with large open plan living areas, gourmet kitchen, and L-shaped rear deck.

The upstairs comprises of separate dining room, family room, formal lounge,  study, power room and master suite. 

Downstairs contains the second living area, three additional bedrooms, second rear deck and 3-car lock up garage with remote-controlled driveway gate.

“It’s perfect for someone who loves to garden,” says Eileen Jones.

Other highlights of the home include high ceilings, red cedar lined barrel arch, and city views that extend to the Border Ranges in the South. 

It is close to the Paddington Central Shops, cafes, restaurants, and with easy access to transport.