THE last time a house sold on this prestigious Brisbane street, it fetched $8.6m: Now this old money classic has hit the market.

The double storey solid brick home called Rooklyn, built in 1914, is on the market for the first time in almost half a century with a price tag of $3.5m.

The allure of 4 Sutherland Avenue, Ascot, is its massive 934sq m block, but the four bedroom, three bathroom, four car garage house has striking old world charm.

4 Sutherland Avenue, Ascot Qld 4007. Picture: Realestate.com.au

4 Sutherland Avenue, Ascot Qld 4007. Picture: Realestate.com.au

Agent Damon Warat of Ray White Ascot, said the home was “much loved” by the family.

“Sutherland Ave is renowned as Brisbane’s best street and Rooklyn is an old brick home that’s been in family for about 50 years,” he said.

“It’s a much loved family home and a really good property that’s probably ahead of its time with its design, high ceilings, large rooms and functional layout. It’s also got a large block. You could move right in or cosmetically update it first.”

4 Sutherland Avenue, Ascot Qld 4007. Picture: Realestate.com.au

4 Sutherland Avenue, Ascot Qld 4007. Picture: Realestate.com.au

4 Sutherland Avenue, Ascot Qld 4007. Picture: Realestate.com.au

With views of the Gateway Bridge through to Stradbroke Island in an ideal neighbourhood, the home has drawn the attention of an array of families.

“We’ve had a lot of families looking at it. It’s basically the ideal family home in a very luxurious street, walking distance to the Racecourse Road restaurants,” Mr Warat said.

The home is also in the Ascot State School catchment with other nearby schools including St Margaret’s, St Rita’s and St Agatha’s.

Mr Warat said the home retained many classic details such as soaring ornate ceilings, intricate leadlight windows, bevelled glass doors, marble and cedar fireplaces and its original polished hardwood floorboards.

The property is open for inspection this Saturday (July 29) from 10.30-11.15am