852 Gilston Rd, Gilston has been leased for $1,250 per week. Source: realestate.com.au
One of the Gold Coast’s oldest surviving workers’ cottages has defied demolition, attracting extraordinary tenant demand after its owner relocated and lovingly restored the 117-year-old timber home.
The property at Gilston, in the Hinterland, was leased within seven days for $1,250 per week, $300 more than the median weekly rent in Gilston.
“The response from prospective tenants was incredible, and leasing the home within seven days for $1,250 per week shows that people are looking for homes with character, authenticity and a story to tell,” said Blanche Heperi, head of property management at Ray White TMG.
The living room. Source: realestate.com.au
One of the bedrooms. Source: realestate.com.au
“It’s not often you have the opportunity to lease a home with this much history.
“The current owner hasn’t just restored a beautiful Queensland cottage, he’s preserved an important piece of Gilston’s story.”
The cottage was built by the pioneering Bowden family and originally stood 500m from its current location.
It is also the birthplace of John Bowden, whose journey from a Gilston dairy farm to becoming a respected Gold Coast businessman is documented in his biography, Never a Dull Moment.
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The house is on a 2000 sqm block. Source: realestate.com.au
The kitchen. Source: realestate.com.au
Raised in an era without electricity or running water, the Bowden family helped shape the agricultural history of the Gold Coast hinterland, living a simple farming life that reflects the region’s pioneering roots.
Determined to preserve this piece of local history, the current owner relocated and carefully restored the cottage, retaining its original character while thoughtfully updating it for modern living.
The result is a rare blend of heritage charm and contemporary comfort, and one that has proven highly sought after.
PropTrack data reveals the median weekly rent in Gilston is $950.
The bathroom. Source: realestate.com.au
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