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Brisbane Library House Auction: former private library cleared for sale; rebuild interest grows

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

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The three-bedroom Wynnum property at 66 Boxgrove Avenue had fallen into critical disrepair after its owner entered care, leading to ceiling leaks and infestations of pigeons, wasps, and snakes. Extensive sorting operations emptied thousands of vintage toys, CDs, records, and books, redirecting portions to the University of Queensland and family abroad. Ray White Bulimba agent Zoe O'Connor is now targeting builders looking to capitalize on the elevated 405-square-metre Golf Course Avenues block.

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  • The elevated 405-square-metre block offers significant redevelopment potential near the l…: The elevated 405-square-metre block offers significant redevelopment potential near the local golf club, esplanade, and public transport.
  • Local land value remains high, with the surrounding bayside suburb currently carrying a m…: Local land value remains high, with the surrounding bayside suburb currently carrying a median house price of A$1.4075 million.
  • The property is scheduled for auction at The Calile Hotel during an in-room event on Nove…: The property is scheduled for auction at The Calile Hotel during an in-room event on November 14, 2026.

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A once-crowded home in Brisbane's bayside suburb of Wynnum is attracting attention for a rather unusual reason. The three-bedroom property, which spent years filled with thousands of books, music records and personal collections, was eventually left to deteriorate after its owner moved into care. With the house empty, pigeons began nesting in its ceiling, wasps moved in and snakes were spotted in the yard. Now cleared and ready for its next chapter, the property is being offered to buyers as a potential renovation or rebuilding project. Details of the unusual estate were reported by The Courier-Mail, realestate dot com dot au and Domain. Scroll down to read more…

A home that reflected its owner's interests

Located at 66 Boxgrove Avenue in Wynnum, the property belonged to a woman who was known locally as a talented musician and librarian. She had no children and spent much of her life building an extensive personal collection, filling almost every available space in the house with books.

The collection reportedly included thousands of books, classical music records, CDs and other memorabilia. The house was…

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