The recently completed restoration of 'Whybee' by the current owners, has returned this remarkable home to its former glory, complete with ornate cornices and decorative architraves in rooms made open and light by ceilings that soar close to 4 metres* in height. This restoration has lovingly and thoughtfully intertwined her classic and timeless beauty with all the benefits of modern family living, while remaining true to her rich heritage. This is made evident in the attention to detail in all aspects of this grand lady's restoration from the lead-light entry to the ceiling roses and stunning luminescent black chandeliers. Entertaining is a breeze in the enormous eat-in kitchen with state of the art appliances and spacious butler's pantry. Dine in style in the formal dining room or relax alfresco style overlooking the pool as the sun sets beyond the orchard. The generous fireplace in the main living area will keep you warm and cosy through those cooler winter months. 'Whybee' boasts just over an acre of English country garden charm and is only a short buggy ride to local golf course and convenient to parklands, restaurants and cafes. Create cherished memories and add to the stories that this grand old lady holds within her walls. See below for a full list of features and read on further for more of her rich history. At a glance: • Enormous Master Suite with lead-light windows, beautiful floors, high ceilings and black chandeliers • Beautiful period ensuite with a claw bath and fitted dressing room • The 'great room' is enormous and complete with lead-light windows and high ceilings and decorative cornices & architraves • Towards the back of the house are three good-sized bedrooms plus a study • The main bathroom has a bath and separate shower • A young orchard and raised vegetable gardens • Undercover patio/BBQ area - a safe fenced area for children and pets • Outside there is a beautiful period wrap-around veranda • Two other living areas • Massive eat-in kitchen with Belling 900mm Richmond Deluxe Dual Fuel Range Cooker • Smeg dishwasher and pyrolytic self-cleaning oven (all appliances are under two years old) • Huge Butler's Pantry • Formal dining room • Storage room fitted with shelves and a walk-in linen cupboard • Four split system air-conditioners (three, just over a year old) • Top-of-the-range filtration system on all taps • Woodfire burner (Six months old) • Three Bay sheds and plenty of storage room under the house • A sparkling saltwater, in-ground pool (less than a year old) Location Facts • Walking distance to the Maryborough Golf course • 30-minute drive to the Hervey Bay CBD • Explore the world's largest sand island, Fraser Island via River Heads Barge • 25-minute drive to the Hervey Bay Airport • 3-hour drive to the Brisbane International • Airport or CBD • Arts, festivals, and annual events • Brolga Theatre • Maryborough 'Relish' food and wine festival • Mary Poppins Festival • Numerous public and private schools • Plethora of medical facilities on the Fraser Coast including: - Maryborough Base Hospital; - St Stephens Private Hospital, Hervey Bay Do not miss this incredible opportunity to own a rich piece of Queensland and Australian history. Call Tom Hagan at PRD on 0348 759 721 today. Please read further for some of the history of this impressive property. Maryborough, one of Queensland's oldest townships, with a bold history nestled within her heritage buildings and myriad of festivals and local events. Maryborough's port was used as the primary entry point to the colony of Queensland for immigrants from all over the world in the nineteenth century - before the birth of Australia as we know it today. It wasn't until years later that it became celebrated as a heritage township for its attractive buildings and historic residences, each meticulously restored. Today, Maryborough radiates community spirit, with vibrant art and cultural centres, excellent schools, and amenities of a metropolitan city without traffic and noise. In 1913 tenders were called to erect a two-storey residence for Doctor Henry Lee Garde. Prominent architect Frederick Herbert Faircloth answered the call. Faircloth opened operations in Bundaberg in 1893 and designed most of the city's buildings and several heritage-listed buildings across the state. Before his death, he supervised the erection of new Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches in Bundaberg. In 1914, as the world entered World War I, 'Whybee' was completed. Constructed initially on John Street, Maryborough, opposite the former St. Stephen's hospital and behind the St. Stephen's Uniting Church, 'Whybee' was built with a doctor's surgery and principal rooms occupying much of the lower floor. In later years, the house and surgery served doctors Woodhead and Hooper. Doctor Hooper saw the top storey demolished following the end of his practice in the 1950s. The remaining lower level was disassembled on its former site and moved to its current site, circa 1970. The home now sits proudly on her stunning 4,688 sqm outlook at 166 Queen Street, Maryborough. Contact Tom Hagan today on 0438 769 721 to arrange for your inspection. *denotes approximate