7000 historic bricks add cosy touch to renovated c.1890s Queenslander

Owners Jane and Graham Ogden have lived at 63-75 Musavale Road, Eerwah Vale for the past 13 years and said the fireplace was a standout feature.

Mr Ogden, a retired bricklayer, created the masterpiece after sourcing 7000 solid Campbell bricks to build the fireplace.

The bricks were each stamped with the famous ‘Campbell’ name and were taken from a bakery in Landsborough between the 1800s and 1900s.

Mrs Ogden said the fireplace was built in her husband’s spare time over a period of 12 months and featured voussoirs (wedged-shaped bricks) that were taken from old bakery ovens and used in the arch.

“It’s a solid feature of the home,” Mrs Ogden said.

Ray White Rural Dayboro | Eumundi selling principal Vicki Pain described the property as a “rich visual experience”.

“The fireplace is one of many standout features here,” Ms Pain said.

“The property is on 57 acres and has the best man cave I have seen in a while.

The man cave has a rustic charm that is lined with aged corrugated iron and timber, she said.

Ms Pain said the Queenslander-style house was moved in 1978 from Red Hill in Brisbane to its current location.

The Ogdens, who have four grandchildren, plan to downsize from their double-storey four-bedroom two-bathroom house.

“We love the position here so we are planning to move somewhere nearby,” Mrs Ogden said.

“This property is in close proximity to everything, it’s in a small country town which we love and close to Cooroy, Kenilworth and even Noosa.

“We’re located on a private country lane - it’s nice and peaceful,” she said.

The couple have renovated their home, enclosing the downstairs area and adding modern touches while keeping the Queenslander feel.