47 Glencairn Ave, Indooroopilly is on the market.
A grand European-inspired Brisbane riverfront estate has returned to market after an extensive renovation transformed the tired Indooroopilly mansion into a modern family home.
The property at 47 Glencairn Ave has been carefully renovated, preserving its striking architectural character while enhancing it for modern family living.
In a twist of fate, more than 20 years ago, the current owner unsuccessfully bid on the property at auction, never forgetting its grand European architecture and commanding riverfront position.
Inside the grand home.
The pool.
When it unexpectedly returned to the market decades later, the opportunity wasn’t missed a second time.
Place New Farm managing director Sarah Hackett said the renovation had respected everything that made the home so memorable.
“When it was purchased in 2023, the home had incredible bones, but it was ready to be brought back to life,” she said.
“The brief was never to change its identity. It was about enhancing what was already an extraordinary home.”
The living area.
“The owners have invested significantly, but always with the intention of preserving the architectural character that makes it unlike anything else in Brisbane.”
Ms Hackett said the residence was one of the city’s finest examples of grand European-inspired architecture.
“It has a level of elegance and presence you simply don’t come across very often,” she said.
“It’s the kind of home people often associate with Melbourne’s established prestige suburbs or grand European estates.”
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The kitchen.
Co-agent Ann-Karyn Fraser said the renovation had extended well beyond the home itself.
“The gardens have been beautifully revived, the outdoor entertaining spaces have been completely refreshed, and every part of the property has been thoughtfully considered,” she said.
“It feels incredibly private, elegant and timeless.”
Positioned on a 1,682 sqm parcel backing directly onto Glencairn Ave Park and the Brisbane River, the estate offers direct access to the river walk while remaining hidden behind established gardens and grand iron gates.
Inside the home.
Mr Fraser said the location was equally as compelling as the residence itself.
“You have complete privacy while being just minutes from Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, some of Brisbane’s leading schools and the CBD,” she said.
“Finding this amount of land, direct access to parkland and the river walk, and a home of this scale in such a tightly held location is exceptionally rare.”
Now, with the work complete, the property is being offered for sale as the owner returns to Paddington after purchasing a home closer to family.
The dining area.
The six-bedroom home spans three expansive levels featuring multiple living and entertaining areas, soaring ceilings, fireplaces, timber flooring, a resort-style swimming pool and beautifully landscaped grounds overlooking the adjoining riverfront parkland.
Ms Hackett said the campaign was expected to resonate with buyers searching for homes with genuine architectural distinction.
“There are plenty of luxury homes, but very few have this level of character, history and presence,” she said.
“This is a home people remember, and it’s ready for its next chapter.”
PropTrack data reveals the median house price in Indooroopilly is $1.84m.
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