9 Bennett Street, East Ipswich QLD 4305

This property is offered for sale for the first time in its 86 year life.
It was constructed in 1920 by Harry Oakhill Williams, a member of one of Ipswich?s oldest families.
It is in the truly Federation style of the time and constructed of cavity brick throughout ? a rarity in this location. He built the home for him and his family from a design in vogue in parts of Melbourne and the ?garden city? developments in Haberfield in Sydney at that time.
He built two near identical properties after this style ? the Bennett Street property for himself and the second in Thorn Street. They are the only example of that layout and design in Ipswich and probably, the only ones of their type in Queensland.
Harry, with his wife and two daughters lived there for the rest of his life. His elder daughter Isabel (and her husband) continued to live there after Harry?s death. Isabel became a leading figure in Ipswich?s business and artistic community. Remarkably, she had lived in the Bennett Street property continuously for over 83 years until she moved with relatives to the Sunshine Coast.

This is truly a character property not simply because of its distinctive, period architecture and style but also because of its remarkable, historical links to Ipswich and to one of its oldest families.
The home features
A Grand entrance and hallway with leadlight feature in the door and side lights
Impressive lounge and dining area complete with brick fire place and glass cabinets on either side
3 bedrooms with feature windows
Eat in kitchen with plenty of storage cupboards
Bright breakfast/sitting room to start your day
Classic features include high ceilings, coloured glass windows, silky oak door with lead lighting.
Private porch adds charm to this older home
Fully fenced yard with car accommodation that compliments the home
Just a few minutes walk to Girls Grammar School, train, CBD and Limestone Park everything else is minutes by car.
Your good judgement will match your good taste when you choose this home today.