The Abbey at 223 Bonney Ave, Clayfield is going to auction on July 18.
A landmark Brisbane home built in the 1920s as a community hall, complete with its original stage, has hit the market for the first time in nearly 20 years.
The Abbey in Clayfield has a colourful history — it’s been a theatre, artists’ space and creative hub before being transformed into one of the city’s most distinctive homes.
Behind its landmark facade is an extraordinary residence, with the flexibility to also suit a boutique office, creative studio or professional workspace.
Aerial view of The Abbey in Clayfield.
Inside The Abbey at 223 Bonney Ave, Clayfield.
Owner Jennifer St George and her husband bought the property in 2007, drawn to its history, architecture and one-of-a-kind feel.
“We’ve always loved heritage buildings, but this one was different,” Ms St George said.
“The moment we walked in, we knew it was the one.
“The light is beautiful all day, the ceilings are incredible and there’s just a feeling about the place that you can’t explain.”
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Original features including the stage, pulpit and mezzanine remain today.
Original features including the stage, pulpit and mezzanine remain today, preserving reminders of the building’s colourful past as a community gathering place.
“It’s one of those buildings that has so much personality,” Ms St George said.
“You can still see parts of its history everywhere you look, but at the same time it feels incredibly warm and liveable.
“We feel lucky to have looked after it for so many years.”
The family say it is time to pass the landmark on to its next custodians.
The family now lives in northern New South Wales and after almost 20 years of ownership, Ms St George said it was time to pass the landmark on to its next custodians.
“We’ve loved being part of its story and now it’s someone else’s turn to enjoy it. Buildings like this deserve to keep creating memories.”
The Abbey features soaring cathedral ceilings and expansive open-plan living.
Selling agent, Place Ascot’s Drew Davies, said opportunities like The Abbey were incredibly hard to come by.
“You can build a new home, but you can’t build history,” Mr Davies said.
“People are always looking for homes with character, but this is on another level.
“It’s a genuine Brisbane landmark that has evolved over more than a century and still feels incredibly special today.”
Set on a 418 sqm block 7km from Brisbane’s CBD, The Abbey features soaring cathedral ceilings, expansive open-plan living, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a mezzanine, entertaining deck and a pool.
The property goes to auction on July 18.
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