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Hocking Street Reborn
Several years ago this house on Hocking Street was painted black, black walls, black windows, black trim and black fence. It felt...
Cherry Powell
Nov 16, 20241 min read
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Modern Update.
It is surprising what a transformation a little accent colour can make to any house. The choice of a steel grey and white, high lights...
Cherry Powell
Aug 26, 20221 min read
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A Tasteful Vernon Street Renovation
( Corely Collection 1960, QLD State Library) With realignment of the front stairs a new fence and the edition of an arbor, this early...
Cherry Powell
Jul 30, 20221 min read
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Vernon via Burnside Rd
This lovely old asymmetrical bungalow features three different eras of windows, the beautiful art deco ones on the front, the functional...
Cherry Powell
May 7, 20221 min read
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Vernon Street Blue Beauty
This lovely home on the end of Vernon Street has the perfect combination of picket fence and Poinciana tree to frame it's beauty. This...
Cherry Powell
Mar 19, 20221 min read
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Grand Old Lady on Bartlett Street
This early asymmetrical Queenslander is the oldest house on Bartlett Street. The house faces down the street overlooking the houses...
Cherry Powell
Nov 13, 20211 min read
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Reilly Beauty
This early 20th century asymmetrical home sits proudly towards the top of Reilly Rd. The lovely buttery yellow paintwork, makes the...
Cherry Powell
Nov 5, 20211 min read
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Park Rd Traditional
The back of this early 20th century home is as pretty as the front. Painted in traditional colours, the addition of a picket fence and...
Cherry Powell
Sep 25, 20211 min read
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Donaldson Rd Darling
This darling little triple gabbled bungalow sits neatly on the corner of Donaldson Rd. Most of the pretty period details are picked out...
Cherry Powell
Aug 14, 20211 min read
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Webster Road Cottage
(1970s, Corely Collection ,Qld State Library) The addition of a front deck with wrought iron railings, and stained glass windows makes...
Cherry Powell
Jul 24, 20211 min read
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Modest Mary Street Home
This little two bedroom home with sleepout , by the look of the odd windows, has had the entry porch built at a later date. The bay...
Cherry Powell
Jul 17, 20211 min read
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Generous Home on Mary Street
2021 (Source Real Estate.com, 2008) This lovely 1920s home was converted into two flats with side by side staircases in the late 20th...
Cherry Powell
Jul 10, 20211 min read
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Elizabeth Street Beauty
This asymmetrical Queenslander house has always looked loved and well maintained. This modest home (2 bedroom when last sold) stands...
Cherry Powell
Jul 3, 20211 min read
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A Pop of Colour on Webster
(Real Estate.com) This little 1920s twin gabled Queenslander is one of three identical houses all in a row. Gone is the traditional cream...
Cherry Powell
Jun 26, 20211 min read
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A Tale of 3 Workers Cottages: Cottage 3 : Palm Street
(Real Estate.com) This early 20th century home has changed little over the years. The design of a central hallway running from front to...
Cherry Powell
Jun 18, 20211 min read
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A Tale of Three Worker's Cottages: Cottage Two: Aspland Street
1960s -1970s Corely Collection Qld State Library This little 1920s workers cottage has had a major transformation in recent years. The...
Cherry Powell
Jun 12, 20211 min read
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A Tale of Three Worker's Cottages. Cottage One: Hocking Street
This early 1920s style worker's cottage has been fully renovated in the last two years so now she just sparkles in the sunlight. The...
Cherry Powell
Jun 5, 20211 min read
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George Street Splender
The words that come to mind when walking past this George Street home are splendid and majestic. With it's high gables, bay windows,...
Cherry Powell
May 29, 20211 min read
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Nestorest (Leslie Whalley's house).
2021 2005 Nestorest, an original 1921 Queenslander with bay windows and generous verandas stands proudly on Blackall Terrace. It was...
Cherry Powell
May 21, 20211 min read
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Quaint Home on Blackall Terrace
This charming little house is a bit of a puzzle. The internal VJ boards on walls and ceilings suggest the house may have been built prior...
Cherry Powell
May 15, 20211 min read
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