Heavenly home
North Toowoomba property astounds with beauty.
IF YOU are sick and tired of feeling like you’re a square peg being forced into a round hole, this property is the answer.
The former “St Thomas’ Church” is now a breath-taking residence, that has been painstakingly restored and modernised in careful balance.
Originally built in 1885, this home now consists of five bedrooms, a separate office, three bathrooms and a total of four living spaces.
As well as beautiful cottage style gardens (with original lych gate) and off-street parking for three cars, you get all the grandeur you would expect from a previous place of worship.
From the street, your excitement will already be building — seeing the high roof line and stained glass windows.
As you enter through the split staircase, you can see yourself greeting guests in the quaint porch area.
You’ll already notice the fastidious attention to detail here.
Original features can be found everywhere, from the lead glass to the heavy oak entry door.
The master bedroom is positioned directly on the left, with two of the pointed stained glassed windows.
With plush carpeting, neutral tones and additional windows, this is a light and modern space complete with walk-in wardrobe and brand new ensuite bathroom, this bedroom would make the vicar green with envy.
A guest bedroom, complete with built-in wardrobe, is also located here, next to one of the two family bathrooms.
With floor-to-ceiling tiling, a free-standing bath and separate shower, there’ll be no arguing over who’s next in this house.
As you wander on, across the original timber floors, the wow factor hits you with the soaring height of the 6.3m vaulted ceiling.
By utilising the natural space provided by a church, the home opens out with kitchen, dining and living area all flowing seamlessly together.
The kitchen is everything you would want for a large family or frequent entertainer.
The U-shape provides the ‘golden triangle’ formation, with stainless steel appliances and extra wide cabinetry.
The living room, as vast as it is, somehow maintains a cosy aspect and with a built-in projector screen system, it is a great place for movie nights.
When the guest numbers grow, you have perfect flow to the lounge area, which again makes full use of the original space that was offered here.
There’s also an additional sitting area for quiet chats.
This then leads on to a deck, accessed as well by the living area, perfect for outdoor dining in the summer evenings.
As if there weren’t already enough highlight features, the stairway to the upper level is a spectacle by itself.
The owners have cleverly brought together wood and glass here, so that you can take in the full impact of the cathedral-like ceilings as you move upstairs.
Here you will find a further three bedrooms, another bathroom and another living area.
Once again, with everything so recently completed, there is a sense of modernisation but so carefully crafted into the original charm of the building.
The bedrooms, all benefiting from ceiling fans and plush carpeting, have a beautiful character about them, taking full advantage of those vaulted ceilings.
The bathroom servicing these bedrooms is once again brand new, with floor-to-ceiling tiles and additional storage space, making it perfect for multiple children to share.
This level also has a fantastic study/office.
It could not be a more perfect environment for working from home.
It is within walking distance to Northpoint Shopping Centre, Downlands College, Toowoomba State High School and public transport, and five minutes drive to Fairholme College, TACAPS and Toowoomba Grammar School.
The current owners have lovingly spent much time renovating and agonising over every detail, to make this one of Toowoomba’s most unique and desirable property.