At 7 Whittle Street, Gatton, beautiful Art Deco-era and character details, generous proportions and carefully chosen updates come together in a beautiful home that still feels unmistakably connected to its past. Believed to date from the around the 1930s, the home showcases VJ timber walls, decorative ceilings, coloured glass, French casement windows, timber feature archways, bay windows and some original light fittings, balanced beautifully by a substantial new kitchen, updated bathroom, air conditioning and fresh, practical finishes.

Yet perhaps the greatest surprise is the scale of the opportunity. Set on fenced 1,113m² allotment in a prime Gatton position, the home was raised and restumped to more than 2.4 metres around 2015, creating an expansive lower level where work has already commenced towards additional usable space. Add established fruit trees, two remote-access parking spaces, rainwater storage and excellent proximity to the CBD, schools and hospital, and this is a property offering considerably more than character alone.

UPSTAIRS – CHARACTER BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED
• Beautiful Heritage Detail: VJ timber boards, feature timber ceilings, casement French windows and doors, coloured glass panels, and Art Deco-style lighting create a home rich in personality and period appeal.
• Expansive Living & Dining: A generously proportioned combined family and formal dining area is divided by a striking heritage timber arch, creating definition between the spaces without sacrificing their open, connected feel.
• Feature Bay Windows: The living area and main bedroom are enhanced by beautiful bay windows with integrated timber seating and storage, providing an inviting place to sit while adding another distinctive architectural feature.
• Large Renovated Kitchen: Thoughtfully designed to complement the home's era, the impressive kitchen combines heritage-inspired cabinetry with timber benchtops, soft-close storage, a large stainless-steel sink and generous preparation space.
• Modern Kitchen Appliances: An electric oven and cooktop provide everyday practicality, while abundant cabinetry and power points make the kitchen as functional as it is attractive.
• Versatile Entry Room: Beyond the double-opening front doors is a generous entry space large enough to function as a home office, study or additional sitting area.

THREE BEDROOMS & UPDATED BATHROOM
• Character-Filled Main Bedroom: The generous main bedroom features its own matching bay window, built-in timber seating and storage, complemented by a beautiful Art Deco-style ceiling light.
• Flexible Third Bedroom: Surrounded by windows on 2 sides, the third bedroom offers flexibility as a child's room, nursery, or dedicated home office.
• Year-Round Comfort: Three split-system air conditioners upstairs provide excellent climate control, including air conditioning to the second bedroom.
• Updated Family Bathroom: A spacious renovated bathroom includes a large shower, sizeable vanity, mirrored storage and tall built-in cabinetry, with plenty of room for comfortable everyday use.
• Further Potential: Original timber flooring remains beneath areas of carpet, presenting another opportunity for future owners wishing to further enhance the home's character.

DOWNSTAIRS – AN EXCITING HEAD START
• Raised & Restumped: The home was raised and restumped around 2015 to a height of more than 2.4 metres, creating substantial space beneath the existing residence.
• Work Already Commenced: Cladding, insulation, windows and sections of internal framing are already in place downstairs, giving future owners a valuable head start should they wish to further develop the space.
• Excellent Future Flexibility: The substantial lower level presents exciting scope for additional rooms, recreation, hobbies, storage or workspace, allowing the property to evolve with its next owners.
• Downstairs Laundry: The laundry is conveniently positioned on the lower level, keeping utility functions separate from the main living areas upstairs.
• Two Secure Parking Spaces: Two vehicle spaces with remote access provide practical secure parking beneath the home.
• Workshop Potential: Existing benches will remain, complemented by numerous power points and useful space for projects, tools and storage.

1,113M² – SPACE TO ENJOY
• Large Fenced Allotment: At approximately 1,113m², the property offers excellent outdoor space while remaining remarkably close to central Gatton.
• Established Edible Gardens: Three mature mango trees are joined by established avocado, lime and orange trees, a miracle tree, dragon fruit, Monstera deliciosa, pineapples and spaces for vegetable garden beds.
• Practical Outdoor Access: A gravel driveway, concrete front pathway and concrete side path/patio provide convenient access around the home and through to the backyard.
• Rainwater Storage: Two rainwater tanks add useful water storage, with one currently plumbed to the kitchen.
• Ready for Your Finishing Touches: Much of the significant renovation work has already been undertaken, while some minor cosmetic projects remain – an opportunity to add your own style rather than inherit someone else's completely finished vision.

PRIME GATTON POSITION
One of the strongest attributes of 7 Whittle Street is its combination of a large 1,113m² block and convenient central Gatton location, placing schools, the hospital, shopping and everyday services close at hand. Gatton is the Lockyer Valley's principal rural activity centre, with Council identifying it for continued growth across business, retail, commercial, government and health sectors. The wider Lockyer Valley continues to attract residents seeking regional lifestyle benefits while maintaining accessibility to South East Queensland's major employment and service centres.

The presence of The University of Queensland's Gatton campus, a major centre for agricultural, environmental, animal science and veterinary education and research, further strengthens Gatton's role as an important regional centre. From the property, Gatton's CBD is only minutes away, while Toowoomba is approximately 30 minutes by road and Brisbane approximately 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on traffic and destination. The Warrego Highway provides the major east-west connection, making Gatton particularly well positioned between Brisbane and Toowoomba.

A HOME WITH HISTORY – AND ROOM FOR WHAT COMES NEXT
7 Whittle Street isn't simply a renovated character home; it is a property with layers of opportunity. Upstairs, the warmth of its original era remains beautifully evident in its bay windows, coloured glass, VJ walls, decorative ceilings, French doors and Art Deco influences, while considered renovations have introduced the comfort and functionality expected today. Downstairs, raising and restumping have opened up an entirely new dimension of potential, while outside, more than a quarter acre of fully fenced land and mature productive gardens provide space that is increasingly difficult to find this close to town.

For buyers wanting three bedrooms, genuine character, a substantial renovated kitchen, a large block and the ability to continue adding value over time, this is a property well worth exploring.
Contact Allison on 0423 301 315 or Shelley on 0448 408 649 to arrange your inspection and discover the character, space and possibilities of 7 Whittle Street, Gatton.