The secret is finding the balance between contemporary needs and the original character of this classic colonial home. Fully restored, this huge home now boasts 4 spacious bedrooms, the main with ensuite, a state of the art kitchen adjoining separate lounge and dining rooms which leads out to a massive rear deck fully covered and perfect for entertaining and BBQ’s. Steeped in history, this archetypal heritage listed 4 bedroom home was once the local police station and still has the original single men's cell lock-up. While Bill Hayden, former Governor General, may have enjoyed the wrap around verandahs while he lived here, he never had it this good. The home has been re-stumped, re-wired, re-plumbed, re-painted inside and out, decks added, ensuite put in place, all old fittings replaced and housing every conceivable modern convenience. The fully landscaped 1122 square metre allotment features gardens that are reticulated by a fully automated system interconnected with 4 x 3000 litre water tanks and is fenced with automatic electric gates. This home offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history. Property features: 4 spacious bedrooms, main bedroom with ensuite Soaring 3 metre high VJ walls and loads of other original character appointments Open plan living areas leading out to a massive rear deck Modern kitchen with ample storage, gas cooktop and dishwasher Office/4th bedroom at front of house with external access Polished timber floorboards throughout 2 secure car parks and well maintained gardens Redbank is located approximately 22 kms from the Brisbane CBD and 13 kms from Ipswich CBD and offers access to all amenities. This home is positioned within a few minutes’ walk to Redbank Railway Station, 2 heritage listed hotels, café, new 24 hour gym and Redbank Plaza. This suburb also offers Redbank Collingwood Park Sport Complex, various parklands, and public transport. Redbank also provides easy access to Ipswich Motorway for the quick weekend trips away and easy commuting to work.