Addresses
Type of place
House, Farm
Period
Federation 1890-1914
Style
Queenslander
This is an image of the local heritage place known as 19th Century Farmhouse
McIntyre Residence (former)
Addresses
Type of place
House, Farm
Period
Federation 1890-1914
Style
Queenslander
This house was built in 1913 and marks the former route of Sandgate Road. The Virginia section of Sandgate Road ran beside the original 1928 boundary of the Virginia Golf Course. James McIntyre, a storeman, obtained a state government Worker’s Dwelling Scheme loan to fund construction of his home. He added some farm sheds at the rear. His residence became a local landmark as it was close to, and denoted the intersection of Sandgate and St. Vincents Roads. In 1958-59, Sandgate Road was realigned to allow for the expansion of the Golf Course. This section of Sandgate Road was renamed Downfall Road after the nearby creek. The death of the last of the McIntyre spinster sisters in 1967 saw their home sold and converted into a boarding house. New owners renovated the house in 2003.
Also known as
McIntyre Residence
Lot plan
L10_SP178015
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Information —
Construction
Roof: Corrugated iron;Walls: Timber
Interactive mapping
Also known as
McIntyre Residence
Lot plan
L10_SP178015
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Information —
Construction
Roof: Corrugated iron;Walls: Timber
Interactive mapping
prepared by — Brisbane City Council (page revised March 2023)