Historic Brisbane apartment hasn't changed in 90 years

If you'd stepped inside Dr Sydney Fancourt McDonald's Brisbane apartment 90 years ago, it would have looked a lot like this.

The leading pediatrician was also a forward-thinking housing pioneer who encouraged other medical practitioners to join forces and create the now Heritage-listed block, Craigston in Spring Hill. This was one of the first live/work units: their suites sat on the lower floors for visiting patients, while their apartments were nestled above, offering incredible, uninterrupted views of the city.   

Unit 6B — at the very top — was Dr McDonald's, where he lived for many years with his wife. It's now on the market for $760,000.

The two-bed, one-bath apartment has changed very little since its construction in 1927. Period features — such as high ceilings, sash windows, timber flooring, bespoke wooden furniture and brick fireplaces — abound. 

An antique elevator transports guests to the sixth floor where Dr McDonald's brass nameplate still adorns the front door. Once inside, the views of the old city (just a stroll away) are as breathtaking as the interiors which hark back to a bygone age.

Potential buyers would have a 130sqm historic canvas to mark their own mark upon. Privacy isn't an issue as there's only two apartments to each floor. And on the roof, there's a huge entertainment deck for summer soirees.

6B/217 Wickham Terrace is on the market with Bees Nees City Realty.