* Circa 1890s homestead in the blue-chip suburb of Fairfield * Suitable for commercial use * Currently licensed & operating as a medical clinic * Renovated living quarters on the lower floor * Approx 6kms* to the CBD, footsteps to the river, train, shopping centre & schools Perched on a hilltop rise in the city fringe suburb of Fairfield, 'Ashby House' presents a rare opportunity to secure a historic homestead with commercial business potential. 'Ashby House' was constructed in the 1890s, and boasts a colourful and rich history housing many influential Queenslanders over the years. The home has been meticulously maintained during its lifetime, and in 2005, the property was fully renovated and extended. Updated to meet the needs of the modern world, the ornate details and period features are still showcased throughout every inch of this gracious homestead which appreciates a desirable, north to rear facing aspect and flood free. Hugging the home is an extensive network of verandas which reveal a breathtaking and elevated view of the city. Currently being utilised and licensed as a medical/therapy centre, the flexible layout of the property would be suitable for a range of commercial business ventures. The dwelling sits on a prime parcel of land totalling 1,419sqm* and spans over two levels of 515 m2 internally and a further 165 m2 of veranda. On the entry level is the current clinic where you are greeted by a welcoming foyer and reception, before leading you to multiple offices, consultation rooms, library, bedrooms and bathrooms. In an evening, retire to the living quarters on the lower floor, featuring 3 well-appointed bedrooms, the master of which is serviced by a walk-in robe and a 2-way bathroom. An open plan lounge and dining room flow effortlessly to the contemporary style kitchen equipped with high end inclusions such as stainless steel appliances, stone benchtops, and a butler's pantry. A second laundry and powder room are also located on this floor. “Ashby House" is fully airconditioned with undercover parking for 4 cars and on site parking for another 3 cars. "Ashby House" was owned and occupied by one of Queensland's pioneers, farmer, businessman and politician George Grimes, a member of the renowned Grimes family who contributed significantly to the development of colonial Queensland. Grimes settled in Fairfield in the 1850s and is credited with the naming of the suburb, as well as its growth in the nineteenth century as an agricultural region. This gracious dwelling is located on a hilltop rise overlooking the whole cemetery reach of the Brisbane River. Constructed in the 1890s, it was one of the first large homesteads to be built in the Fairfield area, and was home to the Grimes family until 1924. The former twelve-acre estate surrounding Ashby House was subdivided and sold through the second half of the twentieth century and Ashby House is no longer used as a residence. The property lends itself to a variety of business uses with the approval of council including tourist accommodation and special needs accommodation.