Plans revealed after castle walls come tumbling down in Chermside West
A landmark building north of Brisbane has been demolished as developers prepare to subdivide the land. SEE THE PLANS
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The walls of an iconic home in Chermside West, known locally as The Castle, came tumbling down this week to allow for approved subdivision and planned further development of the land.
The home at 14 Ashley Rd went on the market in May this year.
But it being knocked down this week was a bittersweet moment for the community, many of whom considered the Portuguese-style villa to be something of a suburban landmark.
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The expansive brick building located at 14 Ashley Rd was designed by a well-known Australian artist in the 1970s and featured five bedrooms, an internal courtyard and unique mosaic flooring.
Neighbouring resident Emma Silvester said she had fond memories of her late father driving her and her two brothers there when they were little kids.
“It’s so sad to see it knocked down,” she said.
It was purchased at auction for $880,000 on July 11, shocking more than 100 curious onlookers who had been told to expect a figure upwards of $900,000.
Father and son developers Kevin and Mohammad Tabrizi bought the property and submitted an application to the Brisbane City Council to subdivide the land on October 8.
The Tabrizi family said they were attracted to the property for its spectacular views of Moreton Bay, which were once visible from the home’s top-level balcony, and for its unique position in a suburb where vacant land is tough to come by.
The 1012m2 lot will be divided into two residential lots, having been approved for the subdivision on October 13.
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