Brisbane couple lists hospital laundry turned family home to downsize

A former hospital laundry converted into an architecturally-designed family home has hit the Brisbane property market, complete with original sawtooth roof, exposed trusses and industrial shell.

The dual-living residence at 24 Brisbane St, Annerley, was understood to have been a laundry and storage outbuilding connected to the nearby hospital before architect Rick DeLuca transformed it into a substantial family home.

Owners Rob and Jody Peachey bought the property after returning to Australia from South Korea almost a decade ago.

“We were looking all over Australia because I had always wanted a warehouse conversion,” Mr Peachey said. “We looked at one in Melbourne, I bid on one in Sydney and then we found this one in Brisbane. It didn’t matter where it was, that was the style of home I had my heart set on.”

Mr Peachey said the Annerley property was the nicest house his family had ever called home.

“It’s so unusual, and it has been an absolute pleasure to live in,” he said.

The property has a main residence with three bedrooms, open plan living flooded with natural light, industrial kitchen, cool room, fireplace and french doors opening to a terrace and pool.

A self-contained unit has a separate entrance, two more bedrooms, kitchen, living and dining area, bathroom, laundry and pool access.

Mr Peachey said the configuration made the home especially adaptable over the years.

“My mum lived in the self-contained apartment, so it has been brilliant for family. It can work for adult children, grandparents, long-stay guests or even as an income stream. We have used it for short stays before, and you could also rent it out full-time.”

Place New Farm lead agent and partner, Heath Williams said the property offered a combination of original industrial character and genuine family-scale accommodation.

“Warehouse conversions are sought after because they have a sense of volume and personality that new homes cannot replicate, but few offer this amount of flexible living,” he said.

“It’s a home for buyers who want something completely different, but still need space for a family, visitors, multigenerational living or an additional income stream.”

With their daughters now grown and moving into their own homes, Mr and Mrs Peachey were selling to downsize.

“The home has been perfect for our family, but we’re at the stage where we do not need all the space,” Mr Peachey said. “It will be hard to leave because there is nothing else quite like it.”

The home at 24 Brisbane St, Annerley, is for sale via top offer by 5pm on Thursday, October 15.