GALLERY: Historic 'Weetwood' home hits the market
A MAGNIFICENT piece of early Toowoomba architecture has hit the market.
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A MAGNIFICENT piece of early Toowoomba architecture has hit the market.
"Weetwood", built in 1888, has been listed for sale via tender, with a closing date of 11am on October 12.
The heritage-listed 19th century home was designed by renowned architect James Marks - who also designed Toowoomba's St Patrick's Cathedral.
A stunning five-bedroom brick home, "Weetwood" is situated on a sprawling 8,094 sq m block at 423-33 Tor St, Newtown.
Although grand in appearance, the beautiful home provides a seamless blend of historic charm with modern convenience.
Immaculately maintained, rooms enjoy large proportions, original fireplaces and stunning period features such as 12 inch cedar skirting boards, 6 inch cedar architraves and soaring 13 foot ceilings.
French doors open onto wide verandas and gardens, the home enjoys ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, the grounds are complemented by an in-ground salt water swimming pool, and there is room for seven cars in the garage, plus workshop space.
The residence was designed by James Marks and built by Robert Godsall, for Richard William Scholefield.
Of the several stunning homes designed by James Marks, Weetwood is said to be one of his best.
Scholefield had managed Westbrook Station until 1878, when it was sold and he went into partnership with Francis Thomas Gregory in a stock and station firm in Russell St, Toowoomba.
As well as being a Justice of the Peace, Scholefield was a member of several clubs, including the Toowoomba Turf Club.
Because of his work in various positions between 1878 and 1890, the Turf Club created the Weetwood Handicap to honour his contribution.
For more information, phone Webster Cavanagh's Andrew Webster on 0477 589 758 or Jacqui Eather on 0409 475 116.
Originally published as GALLERY: Historic 'Weetwood' home hits the market
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