The Chronicle

$1.5M DEBT SANK THE OFFICE

- TOM GILLESPIE tom.gillespie@thechronic­le.com.au

THE ex-owner of Toowoomba bar The Office cited attempts to clamp down on a “drug culture” within the venue’s customers as a contribut utor to the demise of the previous parent company.

Liquidator Robson Cotter Insolvency found Speakeasy Toowoomba Pty Ltd, which ran The Office and sister bar The Chelsea until a few months ago, had liabilitie­s of more than $1.5 million, and just $10,000 worth of assets.

The statutory report to creditors put its demise down to a “lack of significan­t working capital”, and “economic factors” in the hospitalit­y industry.

company director Scott Hoskins said among the factors contributi­ng to the collapse of the company was his hardline stance against drugs in The Office, which pushed patrons away.

SUPERBLY positioned in the heart of East Toowoomba, this spectacula­r early-1900s character home has hit the market.

Listed for offers to purchase, 59 Campbell St is set on 1214 sq m, within easy walking distance of Queens Park, coffee shops, and the city’s CBD.

In his listing, Belle Property Toowoomba’s Rob Murphy said the “gorgeous period home exudes the charm and character of a bygone era”.

“From the first glimpse you’ll know you’re in for something special with traditiona­l features throughout including soaring high ceilings, polished timber floors, VJ walls and fabulous picture windows.”

The four-bedroom home includes master with ensuite and walk-in robe, a separate home office, a beautiful family bathroom with clawfoot bath, splendid kitchen, formal lounge, open-plan family room and private covered outdoor deck.

The property also includes a solar heated in-ground pool, two-car accommodat­ion, reverse cycle air-conditioni­ng and combustion wood heating and rain water storage.

Recent open home inspection­s have generated plenty of interest.

For more informatio­n contact Rob Murphy on 0409 323 729.

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Photos: Contribute­d STUNNER: This delightful character home at 59 Campbell St, East Toowoomba, has been listed for sale.
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Inside the gorgeously renovated character home.
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The view from the front of 59 Campbell St, East Toowoomba.

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