Brisbane House was constructed of stone in 1868 and now serves as a guest stay facility in Arena, Wisconsin. Listed both on the Wisconsin and National Registers of Historic Places, its towering facade stands on two levels for guests’ comfort.
Infrastructure projects are picking up steam, interstate migration is driving demand and lifestyle trends are shifting; as a result, detached homes in established suburbs offering plenty of amenities will continue to perform strongly.
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History
As Brisbane experienced rapid expansion during the baby boom years of 1920-1930s, fibro sheeting became the preferred material for new homes built during that period. Queenslanders quickly developed their own distinct style that combined American and English designs while taking into account climate restrictions.
From 1879 until the late 1940s, many suburbs of Brisbane did not feature street numbers on houses; rather they were identified by house names. Post Office Directories provided details about who lived on each road as well as occupation, address and name for every person listed there.
On the National Register of Historic Places since 1868, this charming house was constructed of carved and shaped sandstone from its nearby bluff by William Henry Brisbane – an avid human rights activist from South Carolina. Today, this award-winning Brisbane House serves as an intimate showcase of contemporary artwork by internationally-known artists of color from around the world – visit it and be inspired by this home’s legacy of courage!
Accommodations
At Brisbane House, rustic elegance meets modern comfort. Light-filled rooms furnished with tasteful furnishings invite guests to relax. A compact kitchen provides everything necessary for meal preparation; vibrant quilts from Crownover family ancestors add an air of history. 18 wooded acres surround the home and allow visitors to explore scenic trails managed by Prairie Enthusiasts.
Break free of your daily schedule and indulge in an indulgent retreat that is all your own. Explore our exquisite holiday homes to find one that best meets the needs of you and your group, be they families, friends, couples or furry companions! Many offer amenities like private pools and parking spots; others are pet-friendly to make sure everyone can join the fun! Plus you’ll have access to amenities such as fully equipped kitchens and laundry services for an effortless vacation experience.
Idyllic Setting
32 Alexander Street in Zillmere has attracted substantial interest from buyers keen to capitalize on strong property demand. Listed for offers over $749,000 and featuring classic Queenslander finishes like leadlight windows and VJ walls, buyers have demonstrated strong enthusiasm.
Built in 1868 and carved from limestone on an overlooking bluff, Brisbane House has long been an iconic community landmark known as Pencil House or Thudium Place (also referred to as “the house that splits lightning”). Now fully renovated and open for overnight stays, guests can experience heritage-style warmth mixed with contemporary amenities at this iconic community landmark.
Just north of Brisbane lies this boutique estate situated by the idyllic North Pine River. Spend your weekends relaxing by the water with fishing rod in hand or exploring its expansive green spaces – not too far away are all of Murrumba Downs town centre’s amenities!
Contemporary Art
The Brisbane House stands alone on its beautiful bluff and has been home for multiple generations of Arena area families for decades. Locals know it as the pencil house, Thudium place or house that splits raindrops – guests are invited to experience its history while it is being carefully restored.
As part of its restoration, special consideration was paid to William Henry Brisbane – an avid abolitionist from South Carolina who built it in 1868 – an act that inspired us to remember him in our tribute by featuring art by nationally-known artists of color and anti-racist books from our library. The Crownovers used their expertise in managing and restoring historic properties in Madison for 30 years to stabilize, restore, and rejuvenate this three-story gem and adjacent “summer kitchen”, earning historic tax credits while building a team comprised of expert advisors as well as former owners who provided unfettered access, advice advice from former owners as well as former owners offering insight, advice from past experience as support from former owners with expertise as advisors on both teams as part of a multidisciplinary team effort led by former owners themselves to help with background history knowledge, unfettered access advice advice from former owners as former owners offered background history, unfettered access advice from advice given unimpeded advice and encouragement from former owners as former owners themselves gave advice and encouragement as part of a team effort led by The Crownovers who used their expertise to stabilize, restore, revitalize this three-story gem adjoining “summer kitchen”, awarding historic tax credits while creating a team comprised of expert advisors, enthusiastic local crafts people; together they created a team. They created a team consisting of expert advisors along with enthusiastic local crafts people as well as former owners themselves to unfettered access as advice given for advice as encouragement from former owners to create team effort as part of creating team of former owners themselves!