I have known my lovely friends, Lindsay and Bryce, since 1994 when Lindsay presented me with my first RAQ fashion award.
A couple of years ago they bought a decrepit building in New Farm, an inner city suburb of Brisbane and set about turning it into a luxury guest house. The transformation has been astounding. It had been a boarding house for years, with all the verandahs closed in. It now looks like the traditional Queensland home it once was, only better.
Heal House is stunning.
There are 3 beautifully appointed suites, each with its own bathroom.
The Master Suite.
The Executive Suite.
The Verandah Suite.
The relaxing and stylish common rooms invite guests to sit and read, watch TV, chat or do nothing at all.
Breakfast is served daily either in the breakfast room or on one of the verandahs.
Heal House has been awarded the 2017 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence and was recently named in Trip Advisor’s Top 5 Bed & Breakfasts in Brisbane as well as Brisbane’s Number 1 Luxury B&B.
If I didn’t live in Brisbane anyway I think I would move in!
Congratulations Lindsay and Bryce for an excellent transformation. I know they did much of the work themselves and every item in the house has been carefully selected by them. I’m not surprised Heal House has become such a wonderful home away from home for visitors to Brisbane.
Heal House…72 Heal St, New Farm, Brisbane.
Here are some photos of what the house used to look like. It has an interesting past. In 1890 it belonged to the mayor of Brisbane, Richard Symes Warry. It was originally called Chesaw, but name was changed to Kiama in 1924.
I think you will agree that Lindsay and Bryce have done an incredible job.
It’s so beautiful!! Thanks for sharing pictures with us.
By: Untraveled Routes on January 21, 2018
at 4:41 am
I hope you visit Brisbane one day.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 21, 2018
at 5:42 am
I hope too…
By: Untraveled Routes on January 21, 2018
at 6:19 am
Wow! What a stunning house, very inviting.
By: kathy on January 21, 2018
at 5:51 am
I want to stay there!
By: Debra Kolkka on January 22, 2018
at 12:19 pm
Gorgeous!
By: Coral Waight on January 21, 2018
at 6:07 am
They have done an amazing job, a great place to stay.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 21, 2018
at 10:43 am
Those old houses have incredible potential. Rafael had to restore and renovate a few when he was active as an architect. Usually, he had to pull down all the awful additions made in the 40’s and 50’s and make new ones respecting the style and materials used originally. He loved doing that and the results were stunning. Here, your friends have done very well and the house looks beautiful. Congratulations!
By: Mulino Dominillo on January 21, 2018
at 7:15 am
The renovation was huge. I saw some of the work that was done. The hard work has paid off.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 21, 2018
at 10:45 am
A big job well done with a very stylish outcome.
By: Dianne Cant on January 21, 2018
at 7:27 am
The house is beautiful. I would recommend it to anyone visiting Brisbane.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 21, 2018
at 10:45 am
Such a perfect reno by a talented duo.
By: Christine collins on January 21, 2018
at 9:44 am
They did a great job.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 21, 2018
at 10:46 am
Lovely…will certainly pass along if I know anyone visiting your country. I agree I could move right in.
By: sealights99 on January 21, 2018
at 2:05 pm
I would love to stay there.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 22, 2018
at 12:20 pm
Utterly charming and glad that some of these old Queenslanders are being well looked after
By: Mallee Stanley on January 21, 2018
at 3:48 pm
These houses can be a lot of work, but they look wonderful.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 22, 2018
at 12:20 pm
How lovely, the pristine white with the splashes of green ferns!
By: timelessitaly on January 21, 2018
at 6:26 pm
The verandah is gorgeous.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 22, 2018
at 12:21 pm
Looks absolutely gorgeous
By: Elizabeth Litzow on January 21, 2018
at 9:54 pm
It is stunning. The hard work has certainly paid off.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 22, 2018
at 12:21 pm
Wow what a wonderful job they have done …it’s exquisite 👌
By: Lorraine Wagner on January 21, 2018
at 10:31 pm
It is no wonder it is so popular with visitors.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 22, 2018
at 12:22 pm
They have done an extraordinary job and with such fabulous style. It must give them immense satisfaction.
By: Jan on January 21, 2018
at 11:12 pm
I am sure they are proud of what they have created.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 22, 2018
at 12:22 pm
Fabulous photos Debra and a remarkable restoration!
By: Betty Albert Chronicles on January 23, 2018
at 12:22 am
It is amazing when you compare it with the old photos.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 23, 2018
at 8:58 am
It’s a stunning home! I especially like the patterned carpet! 😀
By: Lorraine @Not Quite Nigella on January 23, 2018
at 12:07 pm
This is amazing! What a fantastic renovation!
By: Kerry & Jim on January 24, 2018
at 1:37 am
fabulous photos
By: payalclicks on January 24, 2018
at 9:36 am
It’s really stunning.
By: shutterup165408642 on January 25, 2018
at 8:01 pm
The transformation is amazing.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 26, 2018
at 1:40 am