Architecture and Design Obsession
Woolloongabba worker’s cottage with amazing detailed windows
The windows have been carefully restored.
AT 108 years old this Woolloongabba worker’s cottage was ripe for modernising when Barry Turp and his partner purchased it over three years ago.
The from of 19 Flower St, Woolloongabba.
It’s taken them most of that period to complete their renovation of the 19 Flower St home.
“We were keen to keep as much of the original house as possible,” Mr Turp said.
“We pretty much lived in a constant state of decorating, along with working full time.”
The kitchen is functional.
The home has classic Queenslander features from polished timber floors to VJ walls and arched fretwork, but the star of the home are the stained glass windows at the back of the home.
“They were a labour of love and took years off my life.
“It took months for me to strip and reput each window, but we really wanted to keep that glass.”
Arched fretwork separates the lounge and dining areas.
The residence has two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a semi-divided living and dining area, along with a separate kitchen.
Underneath the home is the laundry and a tandem lockup garage.
In the backyard, Mr Turp created a patio, sheltered by a marquee. It is one of his favourite areas of the property.
The windows add a pop of colour to the home.
“We spent all our time at our outdoor setting, having a barbecue with a bottle of wine and fairy lights,” he said.
“We had a free Adele concert two nights in a row in our backyard because of how close we are to the Gabba.”
Outdoors is the patio where Mr Turp spent a lot of his time.
Mr Turp said the neighbours were friendly and the location was ultra convenient.
“Our neighbours are just fabulous and it’s a lovely, little community area,” he said.
“You can walk to South Bank in under half an hour, as well as to a myriad of cafes.”
