39 Mountjoy Terrace, Wynnum, Qld 4178

An architectural triumph of conservation and innovation, The Bayside Fire Station is a one-of-a-kind residence where history, character and contemporary design converge. 

Nationally awarded for it's sympathetic residential conversion by esteemed Owen Architecture, this striking bayside landmark has been reborn blending its storied past with a new era of modern coastal living.

Now offered for the first time publicly to the market, the property was awarded the prestigious John Dalton Award for Building of the Year (2016), recognised for its visionary balance of heritage conservation and contemporary design.

Originally constructed in 1938 and one of only four of its kind built in Brisbane, the breathtaking transformation has created a spectacular family home, sitting high on a 1,215sqm parcel over three lots, with sweeping views across Moreton Bay and its islands.

A striking unique silhouette in the Wynnum landscape, it's a residence which pays homage to its storied past. The spatially rich layout celebrates openness and practical utility, with flowing indoor-outdoor living zones framed by radiant sunlight, cooling cross-breezes, and breathtaking bay and island views.

Sympathetic to the building's fire station roots, red accents appear across the front doors, terracotta tile and short series roof, and interior wheel tracks. Original equipment panels remain in place, and the pole cupboard houses an antique pole, sure to be loved by kids.

The engine room has been redesigned as an open expanse for living, entertaining, and culinary creativity. Circulating across a fluid floor plan and connecting outdoors via a series of bi-folds, this space fosters a sense of belonging spilling into the shielded backyard, where children can play, alfresco dinners can be enjoyed around the pizza oven, and fresh fruit can be picked from your orchard.

Beyond the main living zones, a lounge/library rests on the ground floor, and a separate wing with a bedroom, bathroom and study presents a flexible layout for a home office/meeting room or 
guest retreat.

Private family quarters are positioned upstairs, where four bedrooms and two bathrooms accompany a lounge and balcony basking in the shimmering bay and island vistas.


Property features include:

• 1938 Bayside Fire Station transformed into an award winning architectural family home
• Elevated 1,215sqm on 3 lots capturing exquisite bay and island views
• Winner of the John Dalton Award for Building of the Year in 2016
• Open-plan living/dining downstairs, 2 lounge rooms, bay-view balcony
• Private yard featuring a fruit orchard, established trees and pizza oven
• Kitchen with butler's pantry, laundry access, and Miele, V-Zug and Smeg appliances
• Study, 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, including a primary suite with a WIR and ensuite
• Off-street car/boat/caravan parking, original shed for storage, art or hobbies

Property Awards:

• 2016 Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) Queensland Architecture Awards |Don Roderick Award for Heritage Architecture
• 2016 AIA Brisbane Regional Architecture Awards |John Dalton Award for Building of the Year
• 2016 National Architecture Awards (AIA) |National Commendation for Heritage
• 2016 Houses Awards |Winner - House in a Heritage Context

Offering an exclusive lifestyle just 800m from the waterfront and between the Wynnum and Manly precincts, you can spend days walking along the foreshore, launching your boat to the neighbouring islands, and exploring the local cafes, restaurants, shops and markets. Only 1km from the Wynnum Central and Manly train stations, within the sought-after Manly State School catchment, 20 minutes from Brisbane Airport and 30 minutes from the CBD, this historic landmark boasts a picturesque position and endless lifestyle appeal.