Quick Details
Rates: $733.70/qtr
Land Size: 405sqm
Frontage: 10m
Land Zoning: LMR2 Low Medium Density Residential
Investment Information: $1,100/week until 10 February 2026
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This five bedroom, two bathroom home at 99 Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia presents a rare opportunity in one of Brisbane’s most desirable suburbs. Set on 405sqm, the property combines space, character and location, all within easy reach of schools, shopping and the Brisbane CBD. With a secure tenancy in place returning $1,100 per week until February 2026, it offers both immediate income and long term potential for the future owner.
• Five bedrooms and two bathrooms across a functional floor plan
• Classic interiors with period character
• Established home set over two levels
• Original features retained throughout
• Secure tenancy providing steady rental return
• Positioned on 405sqm in sought after St Lucia
Known as Vida and Jayne Lahey House, this residence is heritage listed and holds a special place in Queensland’s rich cultural history. Built by Romeo Lahey, “Wonga Wallen” was relocated from Canungra to St Lucia by Vida and Jayne Lahey in 1946. Vida Lahey, a celebrated Queensland artist and advocate for art education, lived here with her family until the early 1980s, leaving a lasting legacy. The outstanding quality of the clear finished timber joinery and fittings on the interior of the house is particularly noteworthy. The internal walls are lined with vertically-jointed boards of first-grade timber. Timber boards lining the ceiling are raked to meet the underside of the ceiling joists on the east and west walls of the house. An outstanding feature of the interior is the joists of hoop pine running the full width of the house. Each joist was made from one piece of timber completely free from knots over its long expanse, a rarity today.
The property sits in a highly regarded part of St Lucia, close to the University of Queensland, Toowong Village, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and public transport links to the CBD. Families will appreciate the leafy streets, access to local parks and the strong sense of community. Convenience, lifestyle and connectivity combine to make this an address with lasting appeal. The property is within the catchments for Ironside State School and Indooroopilly State High School, with easy access to the University of Queensland, St Peters and Brigidine College, making it an attractive choice for families wanting quality education options close by.
Investors will value the secure tenancy and consistent rental demand in this premium suburb. Home buyers with an eye to the future will also see the opportunity to own a heritage home in a tightly held area, and for those within the Queensland Arts Community, an opportunity to own the property of one of Queenslands most influential and interesting figures. A piece of history like this does not become available often.
Whether you are seeking a strong investment or a future residence with rich character and convenience, 99 Sir Fred Schonell Drive is worth your consideration. Contact us today to learn more about this outstanding property.
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