23 William Street, Howard

At this address is a house located in 14/RP123609 Howard QLD. Data from comparable sales value it at about $640,000. Built in 1890, featuring 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
2
Land size
1.33 ha
Building size
100 m2
Council area
Fraser Coast Regional
Year built
1890
Lot plan
14/RP123609 Howard QLD
House type
House: One Storey / Lowset



HISTORY

Last sold 02/05/2018
$615,000



LISTING DESCRIPTION
as of October 2018

HISTORIC MANSION 1ST SOME HISTORY:- BROOKLYN HOUSE built for Mr William Rankin by a Howard carpenter- {Stephen Ward }- Rankin came from Scotland in 1884 as Manager of the Queensland Colliers Ltd Coal mines.- Originally set on 3 acres of land with gardens, formal driveways, bowling green and tennis court. A gate connected the garden to there local Anglican Churchyard next door.This house was the centre piece for social life in Howard in it's hey day and is famous for it's association with the first female senator in Queensland DAME ANNABEL RANKIN becoming a Liberal senator between 1946 and 1971. recognized as a pioneer in Australian womens politics.Brooklyn House is an excellent example of an Elite Country House built in Colonial style it has a special association with the Rankin family and the creation of the Town of Howard.The sale of this Iconic property represents a FABULOUS and RARE opportunity FOR YOU AS THE NEW OWNERS to bring BROOKLYN HOUSE back to it's glory days and once again make this magnificent property the hub of social life in Howard.Brooklyn House is currently a licensed as a cafe and restaurant Tourist attraction with established Coach Tours, and extremely well structured to become an exceptional B & B and functions venue.