28 Hooper St, Belgian Gardens

A GRAND old Queenslander big enough to fit the largest of families is waiting for a new owner to snap up the Belgian Gardens property.

28 Hooper St has five bedrooms, one bathroom and two-car accommodation on a 1020 sqm block. It’s been listed for sale for offers over $599,000.

North Ward Realty selling agent Tarquinn Watson said the property had been immaculately maintained.

“I’ve had a lot to do with

28 Hooper St, Belgian Gardens

Queenslanders and it’s very rare that I see one that is in such good condition,” he said.

“It’s in a fantastic street with other character homes and it’s very nicely positioned on the block so that it’s off the road to enable privacy.

“The lattice work also opens up and you get a good breeze and view.”

The house has a practical floorplan with access to the kitchen, bedroom, study and main lounge from the front wrap-around veranda. The rear wing has three of the five bedrooms, as well as a second living area. The house is filled with classic Queenslander features such as tongue-and-groove walls, gunstock french doors, 12ft ceilings, casement windows, polished floorboards, original wooden louvres and liftout lattice work over the veranda. Mr Watson said the house had plenty of space to accommodate a large family.

28 Hooper St, Belgian Gardens

“It’s a really big house with two distinct living areas and there is also an extension,” he said.

“Often when you see a Queenslander with an extension it doesn’t match, but this one flows perfectly.

“If you wanted a project you could certainly lift the house and everything underneath is already concreted, so you could use it for storage.”

The large rear deck is perfect for entertaining and looks out over the backyard, which is low-maintenance.

There is also plenty of room for a swimming pool. Mr Watson said the house had kept the charm of the time period it was built.

28 Hooper St, Belgian Gardens

“You absolutely feel like you’re in an authentic Queenslander, even through there is an extension,” he said. “We’ve had a lot of families look through the property, as well as couples looking to create their dream Queenslander.”