Addresses
Type of place
Cottage, House
Period
Federation 1890-1914
Style
Queenslander
This is an image of the local heritage place known as Residence
54 Rosemount Terrace, Windsor
Addresses
Type of place
Cottage, House
Period
Federation 1890-1914
Style
Queenslander
This very small house was likely built towards the very end of the nineteenth century. Situated on a lot of only 75 square metres, it has become a local landmark due to its small size and prominent position near the railway line.
Lot plan
L3_RP18975
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Citation —
Construction
Roof: Tile;Walls: Timber
Criterion for listing
(G) SocialInteractive mapping
Lot plan
L3_RP18975
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Citation —
Construction
Roof: Tile;Walls: Timber
Criterion for listing
(G) SocialInteractive mapping
History
This tiny house is well known to local residents and to many commuters on the Ferny Grove line to the city as 'the smallest house on the smallest lot in Brisbane'. The small allotment on which the house sits is triangular in shape and measures only 2.9 perches (smaller than 75 square metres).
The house may or may not be 'the smallest house on the smallest lot', but it is a well-known local landmark and has certainly achieved a place in local folklore. A feature on the story of the house and its then resident, Tom O’Brien appeared in The Sun in 1973. It has been suggested that the house was originally the home of the coachman for the nearby grand residence of Oakwal.
Statement of significance
Relevant assessment criteria
This is a place of local heritage significance and meets one or more of the local heritage criteria under the Heritage planning scheme policy of the Brisbane City Plan 2014. It is significant because:
References
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Queensland Certificates of Title
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Windsor and Districts’ Historical Society files
Citation prepared by — Brisbane City Council (page revised June 2022)