Sitting proudly on 1244 square metres on the ridge of Highgate Hill with a North / East aspect, Franklin Villa provides sweeping 180 degrees panoramic views of Brisbane. This is a five-level restored Victorian Mansion built in a time when tradesmanship was an art form.

Steeped in history, this magnificent historical property “Franklin Villa” was built circa 1892 by Ellen Grenier who named it Franklin Villa in honour of her late husband Franklin Grenier. Ellen built this property as upmarket accommodation “for people of means” and “high ranking Government officials”. When it was built it contained a ballroom, and it was common practice for balls and official functions to be regularly held at Franklin Villa.

This property features:
Main Residence: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and powder room,
Ground level accommodation: multiple rooms and bathrooms,
Detached external guest studio,
Land Content of 1244 square metres,
Huge Colonial style kitchen,
Formal lounge and dining rooms,
Billiard room,
Ornate mouldings, panelling and trim work,
14ft (4.27m) ceilings, lattice work and cast-iron decorative railings,
Polished floors and fireplace,
Decorative gable pediments and leadlight glass,
Massive deck,
20 metre lap pool in a tropical Queensland garden setting
Storage on lower ground level,
Detached carport for three vehicles,

Perfectly positioned within the Brisbane State High School and West End State School catchment areas. This property is only a short walk to cafes, shops, restaurants, West Village. Southbank Parklands and QPAC are under 1km away, whilst the Mater, PA and Qld Children’s Hospitals are also in close proximity.

For sale by negotiation.

Inspections available by prior appointment.